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Post by mrt51 on Sept 2, 2016 12:18:56 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Sept 2, 2016 17:54:22 GMT -5
This looks like a cool project Terry!  I'll be following from start to finish.  |
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Post by panzerjager2 on Sept 2, 2016 20:40:56 GMT -5
Great plan, I've used the same concept for armour. There is a wee bit of tweaking you need to do. AND ALWAYS QUADRUPLE check your math. Those eastern European paper kits aren't as accurate as they seem
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 2, 2016 20:53:20 GMT -5
This looks like a cool project Terry! I'll be following from start to finish. I thought it might be fun. |
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 2, 2016 20:56:13 GMT -5
Great plan, I've used the same concept for armour. There is a wee bit of tweaking you need to do. AND ALWAYS QUADRUPLE check your math. Those eastern European paper kits aren't as accurate as they seem Oh yeah.
Thanks
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Post by armorguy on Sept 3, 2016 2:51:50 GMT -5
I'll be following this with interest. You've chosen a nice type of locomotive for this scratchbuild project.
Using a paper model as a template is a good idea, and with a collection of reference photos this should work.
If you don't loose your mojo in counting rivets and endless calculations, this project should be big fun.
We're here to support you.
Best regards ! AG.
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Post by John Everett on Sept 3, 2016 5:22:51 GMT -5
Don't overlook using parts from O gauge (1/48) catalogs as a source of parts. Wheels, drivers, couplers and other difficult to scratch components for narrows gauge trains can often be found in O gauge.
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Post by Wes on Sept 4, 2016 1:21:03 GMT -5
Ill be following along with interest for sure. Being a train guy myself, I find this sort of work wonderful to watch.
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 4, 2016 8:43:54 GMT -5
Thanks Guys! Rivets came in yesterday and the frame is coming together.
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 6, 2016 6:55:53 GMT -5
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Post by adt70hk on Sept 6, 2016 7:04:58 GMT -5
Hi Terry
What a fantastic idea. Will be following this one closely!
Andrew
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 6, 2016 7:09:42 GMT -5
Hi Terry What a fantastic idea. Will be following this one closely! Andrew Thanks! I'm learning a few lessons along the way that will make the next build go smoother, but so far the theory is working.  |
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Post by Leon on Sept 6, 2016 16:58:43 GMT -5
Nice start on the frame Terry! Looking good. |
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 7, 2016 23:02:28 GMT -5
Nice start on the frame Terry! Looking good. Thanks Leon! |
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 13, 2016 7:03:00 GMT -5
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Post by Ray Dunakin on Sept 23, 2016 23:45:19 GMT -5
Awesome!
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Post by John Everett on Sept 25, 2016 10:44:47 GMT -5
More plastic! Moar cutting! MOAR rivets!!!!
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Post by Leon on Sept 25, 2016 18:19:24 GMT -5
Awesome start on the frame Terry! |
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Post by armorguy on Sept 26, 2016 9:35:56 GMT -5
Looking good sir !
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 26, 2016 18:49:01 GMT -5
Thanks guys! Thanks for looking in.
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Post by mrt51 on Oct 7, 2016 12:04:26 GMT -5
Switching tracks! Added some more rivets..... :blink: Installed some of the brake parts.     Learning things as I go along like some holes don't need to be drilled or damage will occur. :pinch: The second locomotive will be better. |
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Post by armorguy on Oct 7, 2016 13:59:00 GMT -5
Well done so far sir !
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Post by mrt51 on Oct 7, 2016 15:10:38 GMT -5
It's a little rough yet, but thanks
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Post by Leon on Oct 7, 2016 15:45:10 GMT -5
WOW... Nice work on the rivets Terry! |
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Post by mrt51 on Oct 8, 2016 23:06:38 GMT -5
WOW... Nice work on the rivets Terry! Thanks Leon! |
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Post by mrt51 on Oct 11, 2016 7:24:14 GMT -5
Building the locomotive wheels.
This is the assembly jig.
The wheels are built up in layers. I have decided to go with a solid cast wheel instead of a spoke version.
On the frame.
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Post by Leon on Oct 11, 2016 16:46:24 GMT -5
Nice start on the wheels Terry! |
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Post by mrt51 on Oct 12, 2016 7:54:16 GMT -5
Nice start on the wheels Terry! Thanks Leon! |
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Post by mrt51 on Oct 12, 2016 7:54:52 GMT -5
Ok I know. It's not military and it certainly doesn't fly, but here's another update. I continued to work on the drive wheels for the "The Little Engine That Could". Counter weights and driver offsets added.
Thanks for looking.
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Post by mrt51 on Oct 13, 2016 7:33:45 GMT -5
I assembled most of the left side wheels. I still need to add the driver cam's, but the loco is setting on all four drive wheels.
The wheels were pretty tough, but I'm sure there will be more challenges to come.
Thanks for following along!
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