tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795049240604897581.post7151208755134974041..comments2024-03-23T19:15:40.820+00:00Comments on Gimme Lego: Progressdrdavewatfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17046583913458496903noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795049240604897581.post-46325823195225322812016-08-02T09:06:43.115+01:002016-08-02T09:06:43.115+01:00Cheers, Dave, and glad I was able to provide some ...Cheers, Dave, and glad I was able to provide some ideas for your layout!drdavewatfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046583913458496903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795049240604897581.post-51894289103094670012016-07-31T02:41:33.483+01:002016-07-31T02:41:33.483+01:00Dear Dr. Dave: I loved your concept of a large s...Dear Dr. Dave: I loved your concept of a large scale subway. I was charged by the Little Rhode Model RR Club to build a G scale modular layout. Looking for an idea I stumbled on your concept. With a friend of mine, we have completed about 80% of the layout which is built of 1/2 inch birch and is 5'X10'. We are working on a Harry Potter theme with LBG trolleys. Thanks for the inspiration and hope you are progressing on your Lego RR. Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795049240604897581.post-17399670768101036742011-05-18T08:06:07.809+01:002011-05-18T08:06:07.809+01:00Thanks for asking. I've basically finished des...Thanks for asking. I've basically finished designing the basement level on LDD, and have started to source the huge number of parts I need from various places. Once these have arrived I'll be able to get building. I've also bought 3 tables which I've constructed and put in place which the layout will sit on. <br /><br />Once building is underway I'll post a proper update on the blog including some pictures..... Might be a while until the parts arrive, however.drdavewatfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046583913458496903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795049240604897581.post-31410134628794067392011-05-17T00:02:16.069+01:002011-05-17T00:02:16.069+01:00Any update to your progress on this project?Any update to your progress on this project?irwinchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09175879445715413526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795049240604897581.post-32179137158405771332011-04-27T08:03:14.796+01:002011-04-27T08:03:14.796+01:00@akscarboro - I started my LDD design with a blank...@akscarboro - I started my LDD design with a blank screen, selected the base plates from the parts menu, and gradually built from there. The key is to activate 'Universe' mode in LDD before you start your design. This opens up a wealth of parts and colours which are normally hidden. Do a Google search for "LDD Universe mode" to find out more about this. The train tracks were listed with the other parts; I assume from your question that they're not normally available in LDD, in which case I assume that they must be unlocked with Universe mode.drdavewatfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046583913458496903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795049240604897581.post-24828505906312192842011-04-26T21:53:58.196+01:002011-04-26T21:53:58.196+01:00Hey! I have two questions. When you open up LDD, o...Hey! I have two questions. When you open up LDD, on the home screen you use to be able to pick a base in order to build from(house base, car base, etc.).<br />Now I was wondering, if you used a base on your LDD model. If not, did you just continusly keep stacking bricks to make the building? The second: How did you get train tracks in LDD? Thanks!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07419174937285134617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795049240604897581.post-44458856136658786742010-11-28T20:50:17.254+00:002010-11-28T20:50:17.254+00:00Agreed - providing the curves are firmly attached ...Agreed - providing the curves are firmly attached at both ends and rest on a bed of tiles then they seem pretty secure.drdavewatfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046583913458496903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795049240604897581.post-57123772982632604302010-11-28T14:17:19.167+00:002010-11-28T14:17:19.167+00:00Hi. Yep, that's the same as I'm doing. Use...Hi. Yep, that's the same as I'm doing. Uses lots of tiles though.<br /><br />There is the odd stud or two on a corner that you can attach directly to the baseplate (via a 1x1 plate or 1x2 jumper plate) which can help. Not sure how required this really is though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795049240604897581.post-51352775562817994362010-11-26T19:57:38.840+00:002010-11-26T19:57:38.840+00:00@Frankie : OK, I'll try to explain. I'm qu...@Frankie : OK, I'll try to explain. I'm quite fortunate that in the subterranean level at least I'm only dealng with one large oval of track with a 90 degree bend at each corner of the layout. <br /><br />Each 90 degree bend is made up of 4 pieces of curved track, and is anchored at either end by lengths of straight track. The key was to elevate the whole track oval by one plate above the baseplate. So basically, all the straights are attached to the baseplates below by a 1x2 or 2x2 plate at either end of each sleeper. Also, the first and last sleeper of each 90 degree curve, where the curve attached to the straight at either end, can also be attached to the baseplate, and in this way each 90 degree curve is basically held at either end both by an attachment to the baseplate beneath and also an attachment to the straight rail section at either end. Finally, I lay tiles under the sleepers of the curve section so that the curve lies at the same level as the straights, i.e. 1 plate above the baseplate. This arrangement seems pretty stable. <br /><br />I hope my explanation makes sense, but if not then feel free to e-mail me and I'll see if I can explain more clearly..... I suspect that you're doing the same thing already anyway !drdavewatfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046583913458496903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795049240604897581.post-47418646794582589152010-11-26T19:40:44.199+00:002010-11-26T19:40:44.199+00:00I'd be interested to know your approach to lay...I'd be interested to know your approach to laying the curved track on the baseplates. I've generally just copped out and used tiles before (which isn't hugely stable...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com