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Post by jbodenmann on Nov 18, 2010 3:03:29 GMT
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Post by jbodenmann on Nov 18, 2010 3:04:10 GMT
And another Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Nov 18, 2010 3:04:57 GMT
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Post by jbodenmann on Nov 18, 2010 3:06:45 GMT
With the fire door and ash door open. Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Nov 18, 2010 3:08:58 GMT
Last one. Next up will be some little oil lamps for the interior. No shortage of things to do! Jack Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2010 12:24:36 GMT
Truly wonderful work Jack, very impressive....  Pete |
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Post by drumkilbo on Nov 18, 2010 16:22:54 GMT
Stunning work Jack, I've only just noticed your thread as the name 'Bobber Caboose' didn't mean anything so I never looked at it until now, I just agree with all the comments made so far, thanks for sharing with us.
Ian
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Post by jbodenmann on Nov 25, 2010 2:52:26 GMT
Hello My Friends Just one photo tonight. A peek in the door. Too much fun. Jack Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Dec 11, 2010 6:17:55 GMT
Hello My Friends Here are a few snaps of the caboose. A proper caboose must have a desk where the conductor can sit and do his paper work, and a proper desk should have a drawer in which to keep pencils and such. Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Dec 11, 2010 6:18:39 GMT
With the bottom fitted. Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Dec 11, 2010 6:21:34 GMT
All ready for the conductor and his pencil. Next up a tiny Windsor chair with it's carved seat and assortment of turnings and bentwood parts. A delightful little puzzle. See you in the funny pages.. Jack Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2010 14:59:40 GMT
First class Jack, very nice indeed
Pete
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Post by Shawki Shlemon on Dec 12, 2010 9:00:11 GMT
MIKE , if it makes you feel better , you are NOT alone , the work here is extraordinary .
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Post by jbodenmann on Dec 12, 2010 19:16:50 GMT
Hello My Friends It troubles me that my postings may be discouraging some of you as that is not my intention at all. My great joy in life is encouraging and helping others to make things. One of the people that I admire the most was LBSC and he encouraged others more that any other that I can think of. If I can do it so can you. Now that being said, to build good models requires a lot of energy, and much time spent in the shop sharpening your skills. I am a bit of an obsessive lunatic and have enjoyed making things as long as i can remember. So please don't be discouraged my friends, I still make things that go in the scrap box, just a little secret between you and me. Don't ever hesitate to send me an e mail with questions, as I love helping people. So get out in the shop and have at it. Here are a few more photos of the Caboose. This one being the draft gear for the link and pin coupler. This sort of draft gear has a single spring in a yoke and allows that single spring to function for both pushing and pulling. Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Dec 12, 2010 19:21:31 GMT
Here is a shot of the spring rigging upside down. The springs are .032 blue clock spring steel with every alternate leaf made of .032 Delrin. if all were made of steel they would be much too stiff. They are still a bit stiff and will require some adjustment. You can see the cast steel equalizer (compensator) with it's two rubber snubbers. This is the first time I have had a steel casting made. Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Dec 12, 2010 19:26:28 GMT
Last one for now. The end platform with it's tapered stanchions and safety chain. Little baloney, too much fun! Happy Model Building Your friend Jack Attachments:
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Post by alanstepney on Dec 12, 2010 21:50:26 GMT
Jack, I dont think you discourage anyone. At least, your work doesnt discourage me.
Amaze me, yes, but discourage, no.
It is FAR better than anything I produce, but I console myself with the fact that each engine I build is better than the last, and more importantly, I enjoy the hobby and making what I do make.
As it is a hobby, thats what it is all about.
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Post by Jason on Dec 13, 2010 19:19:15 GMT
Jack, I second what Mike said.
I arranged to meet Mike for the first time at my local club on Sunday and one of our topics of conversation was how amazing your work is.
Please keep the photos coming!!!!!
Jason
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Post by jbodenmann on Dec 21, 2010 16:57:07 GMT
Hello My Friends Sure wish I could have been at the pub with Jason and Mike for a pint. Here is the latest. Merry Christmas Jack Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Jan 2, 2011 17:04:43 GMT
Hello My Friends Hey Mike, my mistake, running a Black Five sounds like a much better time than bending elbows in the pub. I much prefer the wonderful aroma of coal smoke to beer. Here are a couple of snappies of the caboose frame. This model will be finished out in a weathered worn state. The underside will have the look of grime and grease. As the underside of equipment was seldom painted in the days of the wood car the wood was stained using cloth die applied with a hand operated bottle sprayer. A mixture of brown and black die was used. And then highlights were applied here and there using rattle cans and light gray, dark gray, and red oxide lacquer primer. Red oxide does a fine job of simulating rust. The link and pin coupler was given a spray of self etching primer, then a product called "Block, iron cast", which is used by the auto restoration chaps to simulate fresh cast iron. This product is available here in the states at NAPA auto parts stores. This gives our work piece a cast steel or iron look which forms a good base for weathering which consisted of a light misting of both light and dark gray primer and then a light dusting of red oxide to simulate some rust as couplers weren't painted. This is all done with rattle can spray paint easy peasy! Happy Model Building Jack Attachments:
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