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Post by jbodenmann on Mar 8, 2010 5:31:10 GMT
Every yank locomotive must have a bell. There's not much available in 3/4" so lets just make one. This is what I spent my Saturday and Sunday doing. Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Mar 8, 2010 5:33:16 GMT
The base was then turned and formed. Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Mar 8, 2010 5:34:30 GMT
Using frogs to hold the yoke in place for silver soldering Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Mar 8, 2010 5:35:44 GMT
The lever that the rope (string) will be attached to. Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Mar 8, 2010 5:37:35 GMT
The little bell was zoomed in the lathe and then filed and given a good working over with wet or dry abrasive paper. Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Mar 8, 2010 5:39:56 GMT
Here we have all the little pieces ready to go off for reproduction at the investment caster. No shortage of things to do! Jack Attachments:
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Post by alanstepney on Mar 8, 2010 9:42:32 GMT
Superb workmanship!
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Post by jbodenmann on Mar 8, 2010 16:23:29 GMT
Hi Alan
Thank you very much.
Jack
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Post by Tel on Mar 9, 2010 9:13:51 GMT
I agree, a remarkable job!
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Post by jbodenmann on May 15, 2010 1:05:48 GMT
Hello My Friends Got the little bell bits back from the foundry and put one together. Too much fun! Jack Attachments:
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Post by Shawki Shlemon on May 16, 2010 9:27:03 GMT
Fantastic .
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Post by solarbake on May 20, 2010 20:54:25 GMT
Heres the one i made for the lucky seven unpainted Attachments:
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Post by solarbake on May 20, 2010 20:59:02 GMT
Here it is painted and it makes a lovelly sound. Attachments:
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Post by Shawki Shlemon on May 21, 2010 9:37:58 GMT
Another nice bell , welldone .
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Post by jbodenmann on May 22, 2010 2:29:36 GMT
Yes, a very beautiful piece of work! What scale is it?
Jack
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Post by solarbake on May 22, 2010 6:14:08 GMT
Its 3.5 inch gauge train
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Post by jbodenmann on May 22, 2010 14:04:33 GMT
Hi Solarbalake
3/4" scale! Wonderful, that is my most favorite scale. When I saw the exacting detail of your bell I figured it was a much larger scale. Perhaps you can post some more photos of your engine!
Jack
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