So I Found inspiration for building more of the tanker and I built the top filler hatch out of an old Bachmann steam dome.
I fin... moreSo I Found inspiration for building more of the tanker and I built the top filler hatch out of an old Bachmann steam dome.
I finished the decking and painted both the can and the chassis. I am still waiting on the trucks and couplers but I was able to purchase it under $30 still.
I had a super glue catastrophe happen, much fingers were glued.
pondering different ideas...this journal box casting and the channel I made...
one thought is to bend the channel to make a fram... morepondering different ideas...this journal box casting and the channel I made...
one thought is to bend the channel to make a frame which can ride on the wheels...lets see if that works out.
soldering some parts together and it becomes pretty solid...sand off the paint on that side as needed, apply solder with the iron and it seems to stick. put the pieces together and heat with the iron...yep seems to do...
Digging about I ran across this article in Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine on a free switch list generator. I know nothing abou... moreDigging about I ran across this article in Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine on a free switch list generator. I know nothing about it, just thought being as BD mentioned an XL spread sheet as a possibility I would share the link https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/27714
For the light house you could use one of these;
Red Circular Electronic LED Flash Circuit L... moreWatching with interest.
For the light house you could use one of these;
Red Circular Electronic LED Flash Circuit Light DIY Kit 12Pcs Production | eBay
Just swap the red LEDs for white ones
Good to know. I've not paid much attention since the early printers that were pretty grainy. And yes, wood grain detail is highl... moreGood to know. I've not paid much attention since the early printers that were pretty grainy. And yes, wood grain detail is highly exaggerated,. Especially in 1:1 vinyl building products. If I purchased wood for a door that had a raised grain I would plane and sand before painting to make it disappear.
Dave Taylor said:
Al... BTW if you were not aware of it.... 315 has different main rods on each side. ... moreDave Taylor said:
Al... BTW if you were not aware of it.... 315 has different main rods on each side. One was replaced and the other is still original... they have a different main shape and style of bearing....
Ah, but do we know the exact date and time the rod was replaced? Say I was modeling December 11, 1941; it might matter if I modeled morning or evening Not to count rivets or anything, but this stuff matters!
Ken Brunt said:
<Snip>, but maybe things will be some what more back to normal.
I sure hope so, but the news isn't getting... moreKen Brunt said:
<Snip>, but maybe things will be some what more back to normal.
I sure hope so, but the news isn't getting better. I'm not sure we will ever see the old normal again, but hopefully a new normal that resembles it.
Worked all day.... so when I got home I started on some detailing work....
I'm going to build up trusses to go thru the w... moreWorked all day.... so when I got home I started on some detailing work....
I'm going to build up trusses to go thru the works, and in so doing I need to build the trusses from scratch. Starting with some 1/16" brass rods and then threading the ends to fit the #1 -64tpi nuts. these things are way small....
Thats shot on 1/4" graph paper.... My old eyes need to use my mag glasses to do this itsy bitty stuff.......
I'll need ten of these truss rods, plus the horizontal/lateral ones thru from the sides....
Compare the sound in the above RailPro video to the sound in this video taken in the spring. The sound you hear in this vi... moreCompare the sound in the above RailPro video to the sound in this video taken in the spring. The sound you hear in this video was a Phoenix P-8. I used to think Phoenix was the best sound out there. Not anymore
Since Dual Gauge has been a topic lately I thought I would provide an update.
I continue to develop the standard gauge in... moreSince Dual Gauge has been a topic lately I thought I would provide an update.
I continue to develop the standard gauge interchage for the SJR&P.
The dual gauge area will eventually have a wye, several industries, and an entry to the yard.
Currently I have 3 of the 8 dual gauge turnouts installed and am turning my attention to the crossing that will be part of the wye and leads into one of the industries.
First up is laying out the track pieces to plan on which frogs will be powered and which need to be insolutated.
Next is to build the two powered frogs. The individual rail pieces are cut and screwed to a brass plate Once the gaurd rails are added these will be soldered to the plate and then screwed on to the tie base.
Devon Sinsley said:
Pete Thornton said:
Devon Sinsley said:
............ I have more ideas and schemes than time, money, and ene... moreDevon Sinsley said:
Pete Thornton said:
Devon Sinsley said:
............ I have more ideas and schemes than time, money, and energy. Maybe we can look at it this way. A lot of what I do is theoretical modeling, or imagineering. I get much enjoyment pondering this stuff even if its ever only an idea or a dream. And maybe just maybe it will go to completion.
I resemble this remark
David Marconi,FOGCH said:
Glad I got the $50.00 replacement drive
X 2 best move I made when I bought the replacement drive. ... moreDavid Marconi,FOGCH said:
Glad I got the $50.00 replacement drive
X 2 best move I made when I bought the replacement drive. Later RJD
Thanks guys. It is getting BIG but I wanted a sprawling factory. I'm thinking about cutting off a piece of the old f... moreThanks guys. It is getting BIG but I wanted a sprawling factory. I'm thinking about cutting off a piece of the old factory and attaching it on the back corner which would increase its footprint again! The more I think about it a factory like this would have a flat roof but since we get rain and snow it needs to be pitched. The first had a 45 degree but I have been putting 30 degree on recent builds. I cut pieces to test a 20 degree pitch and that looks good.
The build is coming together quickly but I have more time to work on it due to covid putting us nearly out of business and in years past we were either coming or going on a trip around this time. Last year I was renovating a house 60 miles from home and I stayed there only coming home on the weekends. My tools were there so I had to rip wood and bring it and my nail gun home. This year it is full speed ahead!
Since the Zimo decoder is spec'd for 10 watts into a 4 ohm speaker, use the 4 ohm. You will get approx. half the power wit... moreSince the Zimo decoder is spec'd for 10 watts into a 4 ohm speaker, use the 4 ohm. You will get approx. half the power with 8 ohms.
I use the lowest spec from a sound generator for maximum output of sound.
Guys, I have been printing with my ROBO R1Plus printers (2) for about 4 years and made many free cars off of the "THINGIVE... moreGuys, I have been printing with my ROBO R1Plus printers (2) for about 4 years and made many free cars off of the "THINGIVERSE" and had good success. This is I believe where the Container STL file that was printed by one of the contributors here on this site.
I print on Medium resolution and to print that 20' container would be about 12 hours to print the parts with 40% density. 80% density would double the time.
I have been using PETG filament exclusively for the last 3 years as the ductile temperature is in the 160 degree area where PLA is about 130 degrees. Direct sun on a dark color painted item that is 40% infill/density will just deform with PET.
This is what I have found. I do live in AZ so you may have different results.
I unboxed my first printer $700.00 dollars (My second printer cost $250.00 2 years later) and started printing that night. What fun! this process is pretty easy to learn and the printers have come way down in pri... less
I should be more clear. The picture above was something we brought back from the dead already. That 2075... moreGAP,
I should be more clear. The picture above was something we brought back from the dead already. That 2075 shell (Komaka Iki / Little Thomas) was from an LGB battery powered set I got in 1976 that I played to death by 1980!
The next 2075 shell in line is from a similar LGB battery-powered set the crew recieved in 2015. It never worked well. It barely has the torque to pull the thing through a curve. The IR controller gave out in ~6 months. The motor took on the bad habit of dislodging istelf. The loco limped along about 5 years, in and out of service, as I fiddled to keep the motor in place. To be fair, this set was probably never designed for more than a few trips around the tree each year, but, still... Anyway, this is the one that will get a battery powered chassis.
