Fuel column build

You should post in -https://ogrforum.com/topic/can-you-show-me-pictures-of-you-diesel-fueling-stations-1

It looks G scale. Did you compare the real dimensions?

It does look super nice though. Very accurately detailed.

Engineer-Joe posted:

It looks G scale. Did you compare the real dimensions?

It does look super nice though. Very accurately detailed.

No Joe I did not, I knew the parts I had on hand were probably too big anyway. I may try again and order smaller parts (I used T6 piping). Either way I think it will be ok. If I was scale modeling I would be more concerned. 

I agree. I didn't mean to bash. It looks great. I also bought all the parts from Plastruct to make one. When I compared the real drawing to what size I would need, I think they didn't have them in the correct size? or I just messed up?

 Having the detailing look that good is more important than having it to exact scale. Your eyes are drawn to the detailing.

When I bought the correctly sized air hose ends for my diesels, I was actually shocked at how small things were. I bought a set of coupler pockets for a switcher that appeared to be HO scale. They wouldn't accept KD couplers. I came to the conclusion that most stuff is oversized and we accept that.

Eric:

Consider TB-4 tubing and fittings. if the valves seem too big you can use -3 valves. Cut the ends off, drill holes and insert the stems.

From the footer used I am assuming H-12 columns. Consider H-8 or H-6 with BM-8 or BM-6 base mounts.

Joe

Thanks Joe, yes they were H-12. I may try again using your suggestions. 

Engineer-Joe posted:

I agree. I didn't mean to bash. It looks great. I also bought all the parts from Plastruct to make one. When I compared the real drawing to what size I would need, I think they didn't have them in the correct size? or I just messed up?

 Having the detailing look that good is more important than having it to exact scale. Your eyes are drawn to the detailing.

When I bought the correctly sized air hose ends for my diesels, I was actually shocked at how small things were. I bought a set of coupler pockets for a switcher that appeared to be HO scale. They wouldn't accept KD couplers. I came to the conclusion that most stuff is oversized and we accept that.

Joe, what size piping were you considering using?