BillytheKid Posted October 26, 2008 (edited) My layout lays on the ground and 12v trains means also a lot of wires. To lay down all wires on the ground is not a nice sight. That's why I've tried to use like elec high voltage poles to look like it organized. This was my first design, below the pic: I've designed this one now: This pole stands very secure on the baseplates and pole is high enough for the monorail. I can adjust the high is neccesary. Only I'm not sure about the colours. So any ideas for the colours or the design are welcome. Many thx. Oopsie, wrong topic. Can someone place this topic to 'town and trains'? Edited October 26, 2008 by Panda9001100 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted October 26, 2008 nice idea to make the wiring as powerlines! i moved it in here for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legotrainfan Posted October 26, 2008 I also find it a good idea to create high voltage lines with all those cables. That's how you get them out of the way and the whole layout looks nicer without them lying around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patje Posted October 26, 2008 I also find it a good idea to create high voltage lines with all those cables. That's how you get them out of the way and the whole layout looks nicer without them lying around. I have here on my layout a Belgian model stand where electricity can go by the cables greets Pat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legotrainfan Posted October 26, 2008 To patje: You've got nice high voltage lines as well! The voltage converter station looks very fine too! But most of your trains are 9V trains, aren't they? Panda has many 12V trains and stuff and he put all the cables necessary to run 12V things on the high voltage lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillytheKid Posted October 26, 2008 Exactly. The design of patje is very nice, but not usable for my goals. Those wires are heavy and the poles have to resist stress of pulling and hanging wires. Never mind, all ideas are always welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WesternOutlaw Posted October 28, 2008 What a great idea to hide/mask the wires -an idea that I haven't seen before. It looks good and adds a nice realistic look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patje Posted October 28, 2008 (edited) What a great idea to hide/mask the wires -an idea that I haven't seen before. It looks good and adds a nice realistic look. I have made this volttage line on the end of 2004.... high voltage line on the end of 2004 begin 2005 now they no longer satisfy to the layout. Because the trees and bldg. become larger than the high foltage line, what is not logical… plants for this reason they 1 must be raised a 2 plates Edited October 28, 2008 by patje Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillytheKid Posted October 28, 2008 I stay with my design, those are strong enough to resist the stress and holding all wires together. The color will be grey (bluish, light and/or dark I don't care) and in top a little bit green. Parts will be orded soon. When all poles are build, then the next project I start is de bridge. I'm gonna use a spidermanset to get the job done. I'm not sure which color I'm gonna use. Tan is expensive, but red will be also a nice color for the job. When the the bridge is in use.....well enough projects for me: * Big Boy on 12v * trees * A big building Well back to bricklink to see which seller is gonna happy this week . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patje Posted October 28, 2008 (edited) I stay with my design, those are strong enough to resist the stress and holding all wires together. The color will be grey (bluish, light and/or dark I don't care) and in top a little bit green. Parts will be orded soon.When all poles are build, then the next project I start is de bridge. I'm gonna use a spidermanset to get the job done. I'm not sure which color I'm gonna use. Tan is expensive, but red will be also a nice color for the job. When the the bridge is in use.....well enough projects for me: * Big Boy on 12v * trees * A big building Well back to bricklink to see which seller is gonna happy this week . indeed you idea is much stronger. Must this way because those grey wires are hard and for me,on my layout, it are fine wires that done elektricity for houses en lights in the street. I dont follow spiderman I have just the tram but that lift is good. what is the set number? Edited October 28, 2008 by patje Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillytheKid Posted October 28, 2008 Setnumber for the spidermanbridge is 4852. It's the only set with a good green goblin with golden eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randomparrot Posted October 28, 2008 Very nice town Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillytheKid Posted November 5, 2008 (edited) The first parts are arrived for my elec. high voltage. I can't wait when the most parts arrive. I can finally connect some switches and signs. Edited November 5, 2008 by Panda9001100 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
