Large Scale Central

Gallows turnable A frame

Modeling
#21

2nd post

#22

Thanks to yo

Truss rod and turnbuckles is in brass. Turnbuckles is in tube brass of 3mm and filed on both faces

Here, you can see the two lowers abutment

#23

I realized a span lock, (assembly but no fixed), of which think of it - you?

#24

That’s nicely done.

#25

Yea, it is. That is one detail I need to work out if I ever build the HO turntable I have in mind. Yes, its a Devonish project.

#26

That lock is a very clever idea. Simple but effective. I like the way you angled the corners of the slide so that it will engage the fixe portion and pull the gallows track into exact alignment.

#27

Steve Featherkile said:

That’s nicely done.

And then some. The sliding plate is great, but the linkage to operate it is top notch!

#28

That’s how it is done J-G. Here is the lock on my club’s 2 foot gauge turn table…

#29

Thanks to all for your comments.
Some updates:
Today realization of the spider wheels. A great moment of solitude.

Assembly temporary of the “bearings”

To follow

#30

I’m liking this! (http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-foot-in-mouth.gif)

#31

Wow nice. You have amazing talent. Wish I had that kind of talent.

#32

That is a very good looking turntable.

Chris

#33

Well done! I have helped to build a real one, yours sure looks the part!

#34

Excellent craftsmanship J-G. I’d love to have that on my layout.

I hope you keep the little white bear under control…he looks dangerous.

#35

That is one fine piece of craftsmanship.

#36

Thanks to you for your comments
Today I am preparing ties for the ring rail and the retaining wall .
I have four bearings under the bridge, to go up the set and to install it on the layout of the Dead River Lumber Co

#37

It just keeps getting better with each update.