Rick Marty said:
That's a great idea Ken!!! When are you going to start the "GO Fund Me" page
I will get on that as soon as I ca... moreRick Marty said:
That's a great idea Ken!!! When are you going to start the "GO Fund Me" page
I will get on that as soon as I can..............
John,
I don't have a photo of it but I have "scribed" the lines for brick with a razor saw. Makes a thin line, is cut fast and w... moreJohn,
I don't have a photo of it but I have "scribed" the lines for brick with a razor saw. Makes a thin line, is cut fast and would tackle that dense foam
Have not been in a few years, but last time it was a pretty good selection. Really depends on the dealers in your area and what ... moreHave not been in a few years, but last time it was a pretty good selection. Really depends on the dealers in your area and what type of discounts/specials they are willing to do for the show. Sometimes you can find really good deals, other times, it is business as usual retail pricing.
No matter what, it is a good deal to take the kiddos too just to see the layouts even if the "sale" area is a bit lacking.
I plan to go to the Costa Mesa, CA one in early March, can let you know my opinion after that.
Try this for the tapered look. Make the tank from thick ( inside to outside) vertical staves. Glue joints well. The... moreTry this for the tapered look. Make the tank from thick ( inside to outside) vertical staves. Glue joints well. Then shave down ( taper ) from the bottom to the top. If you don't have a lathe, then use a hand plane or better yet, a spoke shave. Or as a last resort, sand the top to the taper .
Created a couple detail parts tonight. Queen post and turnbuckle. I wanted to go ahead and see how these turned out so if I did ... moreCreated a couple detail parts tonight. Queen post and turnbuckle. I wanted to go ahead and see how these turned out so if I did not like them I could get some commercial ones on order. I think I like these fine. The turnbuckle is threaded with M2x0.4 RH and LH threads. I've got some 2mm brass rod that I will thread. I do need to order a LH M2 die.
1. they still sell the track powered unit
2. the cleaning ones were ALWAYS battery, so you get the R/C system free
3. It's clear... more1. they still sell the track powered unit
2. the cleaning ones were ALWAYS battery, so you get the R/C system free
3. It's clearly an inexpensive system with short range and a fixed number of channels, probably added $3 to the cost at most (note how cheap an R/C toy car can be)
Ending day 4, again not a lot done today too many honey dues and being as I work on a open porch and with the high of right arou... moreEnding day 4, again not a lot done today too many honey dues and being as I work on a open porch and with the high of right around 60 I remained inside until this late after noon when it got a little warmer. Got the rear side cut and glued and was also able to find a way to stand up being as there is no upper section on it to find into the factory alignment spots. Was also able to get 1 end panel cut and sized for the front door end. Decided on putting the kitchen on the far end sticking out from the clearstory roof and probably cover it with corrugated tin, that ought to make the kitchen nice and loud when it rains. Still haven't picked colors yet, on top of the roof is going to be a sun rising sign that will be yellow (bright) so something that will fit along that color scheme probably white, orange, red combo I'm open to suggestions. Will be adding a door to the kitchen area and a couple of windows, and maybe a window in the front end less
I don't plan on having very much volume, I just want to be able to hear it from about 4 or 5 feet away. The max for power handli... moreI don't plan on having very much volume, I just want to be able to hear it from about 4 or 5 feet away. The max for power handling on the 1" speaker I ordered is 2 watts, so I think it will do the job. I bench tested my p8 with a 1 watt speaker, and it seemed to work just fine. The volume was plenty loud, although since I bought the p8 used, it is possible that the peak wattage has been lowered by the previous owner.
Devon Sinsley said:
Cliff Jennings said:
Devon, probably the best way to visualize that horrendous sequence you describe (which ... moreDevon Sinsley said:
Cliff Jennings said:
Devon, probably the best way to visualize that horrendous sequence you describe (which I applaud heartily) would be to do so not in a model context (with only a one-off opportunity, limited effects budget, and comparatively few viewers) but in a movie context.
Be an awesome scene!
Cliff, I am not quite sure if I like or dislike the way you think. I might have found my post MIK 2019 project. I would gladly donate a quickly fashioned car to use. And I am pretty sure I have enough track on hand to do it justice.
But if we were to really have fun we need to use Vic's Silver Fish turned Hindenburg and make it really fly. Some hydrogen and a model rocket ignitor and we could finish this movie in a spectacular fashion that would make Dan proud.
And of course this would have to be a retro black and white silent film of Howard Hughes proportions.
Undue upward motion at the outer end of the truck could cause the coupler shank to rub and catch on the chassis, which, Aristo c... moreUndue upward motion at the outer end of the truck could cause the coupler shank to rub and catch on the chassis, which, Aristo couplers or not, would normally cause derailments.
This is a long truck, with a long coupler shank, so excessive up and down motion would be "amplified" at the couplers. It's also not pivoting in the center of the truck, which can cause other issues, especially with how it is sprung.
Aristo never did anything that cost extra money in parts or assembly costs unless there was a good reason.
Al Pomeroy said:
Yes a while back they took over the hardware line I think from Scale Hardware. unfortunately some of the h... moreAl Pomeroy said:
Yes a while back they took over the hardware line I think from Scale Hardware. unfortunately some of the hardware line is no longer available like simulated square nuts and bolts.
Al P.
It's fairly easy to make your own square nuts...
I used a dremel to cut these 0-80 hex nuts to shape, then threaded them onto some rod I had. Sure, not simulated, but even better.
Devon, that is not entirely true, I'm just fortunate enough to have a lot of space to spread out in, that makes it look a lot mo... moreDevon, that is not entirely true, I'm just fortunate enough to have a lot of space to spread out in, that makes it look a lot more organized than it is
The down side is I do a lot of walking trying to find what I was just working on
Chris was/is a set designer with Disney.(IIRC) He did several trains...
Unfortunately he is into creatures more than trains thes... moreChris was/is a set designer with Disney.(IIRC) He did several trains...
Unfortunately he is into creatures more than trains these days.
I've been bitten by Pinterest, found a picture I wanted to look at, and then a bunch of garbage popped up and covered the screen... moreI've been bitten by Pinterest, found a picture I wanted to look at, and then a bunch of garbage popped up and covered the screen to obscure the picture... brought out the heavy artillery and ripped the junk off the screen, but what a pain..
Thanks, Gary. I guess I should have paid more attention to how the track was put together when I was up at the Finger Lakes Live... moreThanks, Gary. I guess I should have paid more attention to how the track was put together when I was up at the Finger Lakes Live Steamers. Too busy havin fun.......
