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Post by ozzie46 on Jun 21, 2012 17:31:34 GMT
Gentlemen she runs!! On air at least.  She sounds pretty tight in spots yet but she runs. Yahoo!!! ;D ;D ;D Still along way to go before it is finalized but at least I know she runs. Click on pic for video. I started this about 3 years ago. (For back ground see here www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=8358.0 Ron |
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russell
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Post by russell on Jun 21, 2012 20:39:24 GMT
It IS likely to have tight spots when run with the wheels suspended. The motion gear is designed to work properly when the springs are compressed to about mid travel. If you haven't built a rolling road you can fit wedges to raise the axles.
Russell.
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Post by ozzie46 on Jun 21, 2012 22:54:46 GMT
Hi Russel, I should have mentioned I have 1/8 packing installed to raise the axles up to supposed running height as suggested by Martin Evans in the build instructions. Is 1/8 th enough or should I have more. It seems to be about right but I don't know.
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russell
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Post by russell on Jun 22, 2012 14:23:51 GMT
That should be O.K. my simplex chassis runs fine with that spacing. Locomotives do need a fair bit of slack in the motion. I can remember seeing steam locomotives come to a stop at the platform and hearing a clatter as the coupling rods dropped.
Russell.
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Post by doubletop on Jun 23, 2012 10:01:15 GMT
Ron
It looks just as good over here ;D
Pete
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Post by ozzie46 on Jun 23, 2012 13:42:44 GMT
Thanks again Pete.
Ron
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groewrs
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Post by groewrs on Jun 23, 2012 21:04:11 GMT
Beautiful, Ron! Nothing like seeing them come to life.
Gordo
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Post by ozzie46 on Jun 24, 2012 12:23:57 GMT
Thanks for looking in Gordo.
It does give one a nice feeling. ;D ;D ;D
Ron
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Post by Shawki Shlemon on Jun 25, 2012 9:36:49 GMT
That is very good Ron , I haven't seen one in black and white for a while , its good like that .hopefully soon on steam .
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Post by ozzie46 on Jun 25, 2012 12:48:36 GMT
Thanks Shawki. My old camera will only do black and white vids.
As far as on steam it will be quite a while I'm afraid. Still have to get confident with silver soldering/brazing. Plus all the other things that need to be made yet.
Still trying to figure out what to do with my copper tube for the boiler. It is 4 in dia. and plans call for 4 3/4 in. I have been thinking about slitting it and riveting and silver soldering/brazing in a piece to bring it to 4 3/4 or 5 in.
Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.
Ron
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Post by Shawki Shlemon on Jun 28, 2012 8:07:19 GMT
Hi Ron , just a suggestion , why not roll one from a sheet and use butt strap and rivet and silver solder , obtaining an Australian boiler code will give you all details of how to . I would keep the 4" tube for future use .
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Post by ozzie46 on Jun 28, 2012 11:48:07 GMT
Shawki, The price of a sheet of copper for this is astronomical here. I have the tube and another that I can get donor material for the strap. Otherwise I may have to look into a steel boiler. It all boils down to $$$$$$ you know.  Ron |
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nigelh
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North Cyprus
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Post by nigelh on Jun 29, 2012 7:15:00 GMT
Well done, Ron - looks great!! Congratulations on getting this far - loads of work behind you and more to come!!
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Post by ozzie46 on Jun 29, 2012 12:08:59 GMT
Thanks Nigel, Yes lots more to be done yet.
Ron
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