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Post by arsenix2001 on Mar 25, 2024 11:52:57 GMT -5
Hello, It looks like the curved track that I'm using to extend a spur should have been 30° instead of 45 that I have. Luckily it looks like I can make the 45 work but it will require me to cut it at the correct angle. It's been probably 5 or 6 years since I've cut factory track and I need this to be fairly precise. I have track nip pliers. Would it be advisable to use those leaving the track slightly long and file down as needed or do you guys have another trick method?
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Post by Curn on Mar 25, 2024 12:11:56 GMT -5
Download Anyrail demo/free version. Set it to show the roadbed. Use the Rokuhan flextrack to make a 15° (the secton you need to cut out from a 45° curve to get to 30°) curve with the radius you are using. There are YouTube tutorials on using Anyrail's flex track tool. Print the 15 degree track piece at 1 to 1 scale; this is what you will be cutting out of the 45 degree section. Follow this tutorial for the modification of roadbed track: davidksmith.com/modeling/resources/james-river-modeling/plans_short.htmand davidksmith.com/modeling/resources/james-river-modeling/plans_cut.htmBut you basically use a saw from the bottom to cut the plastic roadbed, but not the rail, and remove a chunk from the center of the roadbed. You want to place your roadbed cuts where you are between ties. Then you slide the end piece where the rail joiners go down to the part you are keeping, and glue the two parts back together. You can either use track cutting nips or a grinding wheel to cut the rails to length. If I use nips, I almost always need a file to clean up the cut. |
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Post by arsenix2001 on Mar 25, 2024 13:10:02 GMT -5
Thanks, these are great tips!
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