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13th June 2015, 05:54 PM #91
Great stuff mate.
This is going to be fantastic build!
Cheers
Trev.
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13th June 2015, 07:10 PM #92
The best image when you have finished is with the prototype, both with and without the builder. If you can set it up with the model either on a stand beside the real thing or perhaps on part of it (may not be easy due to size of the model and few flat parts that can easily be accessed to put the model on).
Keep up the good work and recording the images.
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13th June 2015, 10:10 PM #93GOLD MEMBER
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Thanks Kevin,
That's a really good idea. The guys at the Australian Railway Historical Society would definitely let me do that. Even if I have to hire a trailer to take it up. It's of course - still a long way off.
Thanks for the suggestion and idea.
Regards
Keith
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15th June 2015, 05:24 PM #94GOLD MEMBER
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Hi All,
Made up 3 axles - front bogie, middle drive wheel and rear trailing wheel. This was to ensure alignment of the bearings on each side of the chasis when I assembled it. Glued in the rear and middle bulkheads and ensured that the axles moved freely through the wheel bearings. Then glued in all the bulkheads. Tried bearings and shafts in other positions along the chasis - all slid through - so I am happy with alignment. Now will leave clamped until at least lunchtime tomorrow. (Looking after grandson day tomorrow). The chasis together looks long !!
Whilst glue dries - I thought I would have a try at making a chess piece set. Tried to make the Bishop. Photo of my effort for Crowie is attached - Thanks for the plans mate !!
Happy with how the loco is coming together.
Regards
Keith
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15th June 2015, 05:57 PM #95
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15th June 2015, 06:06 PM #96GOLD MEMBER
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15th June 2015, 08:00 PM #97
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15th June 2015, 08:18 PM #98
Looks like your frame is too big for the workbench. At least nothing is going to drop onto the floor, it is already there.
You build is almost on a roll.
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16th June 2015, 03:43 AM #101
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16th June 2015, 09:09 AM #102
I'm sure Keith was bowled over by all the great stuff you can make on a lathe!.
Cheers
Trev.
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16th June 2015, 06:17 PM #103GOLD MEMBER
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Tried to make a reply to Trev this morning but the Forum didn't like me. Couldn't submit for some reason. We made a bowl 2 weeks ago Trev.
Got onto making up the axles for the loco today whilst Josh had his sleep, then he came out and "helped" Grandpa.
The only issue was the supply of the aluminium solid round I am using for the axles. The bearings have all been bored out to 25mm. I had one metre of 25mm shaft which fitted perfectly - nice sliding fit. Went and bought another 3 metres of 25mm, but they provided one inch instead. Had to machine down the axles along entire length (my design) so they are a sliding fit through the already made up bearings a bit of a pain, but I suppose it doesn't matter.
Machined the ends of each shaft to suit the wheels and then fitted the bearings, axles and wheels. I have positioned the piston cylinders just to ensure the wheels don't foul.
Haven't painted the inside chasis yet - plenty of time for that. Wanted to see how the wheels look in position. Very happy with the outcome so far. Another axle to do tomorrow, then pull it apart and do some sanding and chasis painting.
Regards
Keith
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16th June 2015, 08:03 PM #104
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16th June 2015, 08:17 PM #105GOLD MEMBER
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Derek,
My 3 year old grandson has come up with a saying when something doesn't go right he says "doesn't matter" and puts both hands in the air - out of the "mouths of babies" - he has really taught me something.
The problem with building something that is going to take quite a while is that it is sometimes hard to picture what the end outcome will be. Although I am pretty happy at this stage. The actual size photo of the size of my model loco has been a real help in assessing the scale and positions of components.
The brake gear on the main drive wheels is going to be a real challenge.
Thanks for your comments
Regards
Keith
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