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This is a simple modification to the POLA 331024 10 STROOMMASTEN kit. This kit has 10 x G scale (1:22.5) poles, 6 low voltage poles and 4 high voltage.
On the prototype, to handle curves in the line of poles, supports were required to resist the tension of the wires pulling the poles down towards the centre of the curve radius. This is especially the case with narrow gauge railways where curves are tighter and the inward tension greater. Picture below shows what I mean.
To create a model of these supported poles, assemble a low voltage pole and a high voltage mast. Remove the electricity mast head and cut 40 mm off the end. Trim one side of the bevelled top of the mast to make the required angle. Cut a 37 mm piece of sprue from the kit to act as a spacer between the bases. Glue together, paint the "pots" white and job done. Picture below.
Finished model in place.
On the prototype, to handle curves in the line of poles, supports were required to resist the tension of the wires pulling the poles down towards the centre of the curve radius. This is especially the case with narrow gauge railways where curves are tighter and the inward tension greater. Picture below shows what I mean.
To create a model of these supported poles, assemble a low voltage pole and a high voltage mast. Remove the electricity mast head and cut 40 mm off the end. Trim one side of the bevelled top of the mast to make the required angle. Cut a 37 mm piece of sprue from the kit to act as a spacer between the bases. Glue together, paint the "pots" white and job done. Picture below.
Finished model in place.
