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    Quote Originally Posted by bj383ss View Post
    Scott when I first started studying them a year ago it seemed almost impossible to build. But my advice is just jump and start. It starts to make sense once you start doing it. I have actually found the train to be much easier than the Scania truck. It would be even easier if I was cutting out the layout for marking the parts but I don't want to ruin the plans.

    Bret
    Thanks Bret, I suppose I'm a masochist as I started with the Grader, close to 16 pages crammed with parts. I'm quite excited though, I've been pouring over the plans for the last hour and I'm trying to get my head around the project. If I can make a Clayton Bower clock, I reckon this will be ok. Thanks once again for the advice And Merry Christmas to you and your family.
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    The last 2 evenings been working making the 8 driver wheels. I was able to use the center cutout waste from the Scania truck tires.
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    Chucked them in the lathe and turned the hub and the curb.
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    Next I cut off the wheel on the bandsaw.
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    Then I put them back in the lathe and cleaned off the excess from the backside.
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    The train is riding on its on wheels.
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    Bret

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    Quote Originally Posted by bj383ss View Post
    The last 2 evenings been working making the 8 driver wheels. I was able to use the center cutout waste from the Scania truck tires.
    Attachment 208333

    Chucked them in the lathe and turned the hub and the curb.
    Attachment 208337

    Next I cut off the wheel on the bandsaw.
    Attachment 208334Attachment 208335

    Then I put them back in the lathe and cleaned off the excess from the backside.
    Attachment 208336

    The train is riding on its on wheels.
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    Bret
    Good to see you back in the shed on the tools, Bret.
    Nice job on the wheels....
    Cheers, crowie

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    i thought you had been a bit quite lately bret good to see you back working on the train its looking good
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    Hi Brett,

    I will watch with keen interest , keep it comming
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    THAT IS LOOKING FANTASTIC Bret but don't you ever sleep

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    Patch I do sleep alot. Like 9 hours every night. LOL. Crowie Bryan thanks for the encouragement. I have been lazy for the last 2 months and I am glad to be back in the shop.

    Worked on the wheels some more made all the rims out of maple. Could not successfully figure out how to make these on the lathe so I made them with holesaws and then glued them on the drivers and finished them to size on the lathe.

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    Had to cut the outside diameter into the wood a little so I could reference after the center was cutout.
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    Pretty rough cut but easy to make them smooth with the lathe
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    Jig I made to chuck them in the lathe. Just a carriage bolt through a scrap.
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    Next up drill all the holes, and make the counterweights and pivot arms.
    Bret

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    Quote Originally Posted by bj383ss View Post
    Patch I do sleep alot. Like 9 hours every night. LOL. Crowie Bryan thanks for the encouragement. I have been lazy for the last 2 months and I am glad to be back in the shop.

    Worked on the wheels some more made all the rims out of maple. Could not successfully figure out how to make these on the lathe so I made them with holesaws and then glued them on the drivers and finished them to size on the lathe.

    Layout
    Attachment 208444

    Had to cut the outside diameter into the wood a little so I could reference after the center was cutout.
    Attachment 208445Attachment 208446

    Pretty rough cut but easy to make them smooth with the lathe
    Attachment 208448

    Jig I made to chuck them in the lathe. Just a carriage bolt through a scrap.
    Attachment 208447Attachment 208449

    Attachment 208450Attachment 208451

    Next up drill all the holes, and make the counterweights and pivot arms.
    Bret
    I want to take exception to that comment in this posting Bret.
    I don't think their's a lazy bone in your body.
    You organize and do things right, more of the time, first time.
    What you month sport.......LOL.....
    Keep the photos, notes and patient careful work coming.
    You do good work and provide great inspiration & encouragement.
    Cheers, crowie

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    Hi Brett good to see you back on track with the build of this wonderful model. I am looking forward to the rest of the build

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    Thank you Digger and Crowie. Crowie maybe I'm not lazy but sometimes I feel like I am.

    Worked on the driver wheels for 2 hours tonight. Got all of the holes drilled and 3 of the wheels filed out. They still need a little more sanding. What a bear of a job!

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    Quote Originally Posted by bj383ss View Post
    Thank you Digger and Crowie. Crowie maybe I'm not lazy but sometimes I feel like I am.

    Worked on the driver wheels for 2 hours tonight. Got all of the holes drilled and 3 of the wheels filed out. They still need a little more sanding. What a bear of a job!

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    Bret
    They look great Bret.....Keep up the good work. Cheers, crowie

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    Finished the wheels tonight. Mocked them up. Made all the holes and slots, counterweights and pivot arms.

    Jig I made for drilling the holes.
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    Half of them done.
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    Counterweights
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    Still have some fine tuning to get the counterweights to fit good.
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    Pivot arms layout. Made an original and them copied
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    A trip to the bandsaw.
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    After sanding for about 10 minutes
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    Mockup
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    Next up is the side rods and piston rods.
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    looking great but take some time to sit and relax and admirer your work because it is worth it I wish I could work that fast

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    Wow Bret, you've certainly have a full head of steam up now.....FULL STEAM AHEAD!!!
    You patience's is to be admired, with attention to detail, top job mate.
    Keep on down those tracks.
    Cheers, Crowie

    PS - Sorry for the puns, my head hasn't been too good this week & I'm just lashing out with some bad "dad humour".....I hope you can enjoy the laugh.

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    Haha Crowie. Patch I am in really no hurry. Just my normal pace. I do feel like I need some catching up to do since I haven't worked on the train since Xmas.

    Truth be told back at beginning of January I was working on the cab parts and I made the roof 1/16" too narrow which normally wouldn't be a big deal but the cab sides fit flush so it was very obvious. I tried to take a shortcut and shorten all the cab parts to fit the roof but I mucked them all up. Then I accidentally knocked the entire train off the workbench and it hit the floor. Nothing broke but I was disgusted with it so I put it away and worked on some shop upgrades. I didnt post any of this work on the forum as it was not up to par. Last weekend I got my motivation back due to the forum and jumped back in.

    After I get done with the driver wheels I am going to remake all the cab parts

    Thank you all for your comments and support

    Bret

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