Rob R
Western Thunderer
The big end bigger or the small end smaller or a bit of both?
7mm US model dabblings
- Thread starter Jordan or Plymouth Mad
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richard carr
Western Thunderer
Rob
I think it's a bit of both
Richard
I think it's a bit of both
Richard
Overseer
Western Thunderer
I did a quick print on the filament printer to see what it looks like and stuck the two halves on an axle.
San Juan, Atlas, Atlas with axle cover, Protocraft p48 70 ton roller bearing truck.
Looks promising if sticking with O gauge. Probably doesn't need the collars at the end of the axle as the insulating bushes are there. (Have to be careful to avoid aggressive topiary appearing).
San Juan, Atlas, Atlas with axle cover, Protocraft p48 70 ton roller bearing truck.
Looks promising if sticking with O gauge. Probably doesn't need the collars at the end of the axle as the insulating bushes are there. (Have to be careful to avoid aggressive topiary appearing).
Rob R
Western Thunderer
I think I will have to re-jig it a bit.
I suspect that the wheel is pushed onto the axle right up to the flange so I will trim the ends, stretch it to 26.9 mm long and re do the little counterbore to clear the knurling.
Later tonight when I have worked through SWMBO's list ........
I suspect that the wheel is pushed onto the axle right up to the flange so I will trim the ends, stretch it to 26.9 mm long and re do the little counterbore to clear the knurling.
Later tonight when I have worked through SWMBO's list ........
Jordan or Plymouth Mad
Mid-Western Thunderer
So, when can I send in my order..?
Jordan or Plymouth Mad
Mid-Western Thunderer
I'll have a count up soon.
Rob R
Western Thunderer
84 little (half) soldiers awaiting a printer.
At less than tuppence an axle for the resin it isn't really worth doing them any other way - life is too short.
Now to get the printer back up and running, knock a couple of prints out and flirt them off to Jordan by Royal Snail.
Rob
At less than tuppence an axle for the resin it isn't really worth doing them any other way - life is too short.
Now to get the printer back up and running, knock a couple of prints out and flirt them off to Jordan by Royal Snail.
Rob
Jordan or Plymouth Mad
Mid-Western Thunderer
Eight halves, is that all??
My count was 30 cars with Atlas trucks, so 60 trucks. Four axles per car = 120 axles*, which = 240 halves!!
* hence why I want half-axle prints - I have no desire to dismantle & reassemble 60 trucks and 120 wheelsets, as well as those cars which would need dismantling to get the trucks off in the first place
Jordan or Plymouth Mad
Mid-Western Thunderer
Prototype for Everything time....
You model a modern U.S. Short Line. Modern industrial units, graffiti on boxcars, , etc.
You fancy running a steam engine once in a while, on your normal freight services, but fear the self-appointed experts and know-alls will chortle, point & scoff, with hoots of derisive laughter at the folly of your ways.
Fear not, and shove this in their faces....
You model a modern U.S. Short Line. Modern industrial units, graffiti on boxcars, , etc.
You fancy running a steam engine once in a while, on your normal freight services, but fear the self-appointed experts and know-alls will chortle, point & scoff, with hoots of derisive laughter at the folly of your ways.
Fear not, and shove this in their faces....
Rob R
Western Thunderer
Butterfly moment.
Had a Google maps tour of the line - a busy little place.
Reading through the history bit of the Everett's website I found this piccie:
Photo copyright the original source, used for inspiration....
GP9 and SW9.
Both in stock in the S gauge collection.
Hmmm.
Had a Google maps tour of the line - a busy little place.
Reading through the history bit of the Everett's website I found this piccie:
Photo copyright the original source, used for inspiration....
GP9 and SW9.
Both in stock in the S gauge collection.
Hmmm.
Osgood
Western Thunderer
Do any of you US-oriented folk have a copy of this 1987 photographic essay of North American railroads?
If not I would urge you to take immediate steps to rectify that situation!
So much inspiration for modelling in this book - if I weren't so strong-willed I'd be knocking some bits of ply together right now and converting a plastic kit of a B-24 Liberator back into a boxcar
I had intended to share a few pages here but I'm really quite lost as to which ones to choose.....
Edit:
No diesel content, just steam trains and infrastructure (and wonderful scenic railway views with at times not a train in sight) in high quality print.
If not I would urge you to take immediate steps to rectify that situation!
So much inspiration for modelling in this book - if I weren't so strong-willed I'd be knocking some bits of ply together right now and converting a plastic kit of a B-24 Liberator back into a boxcar
I had intended to share a few pages here but I'm really quite lost as to which ones to choose.....
Edit:
No diesel content, just steam trains and infrastructure (and wonderful scenic railway views with at times not a train in sight) in high quality print.
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JasonD
Western Thunderer
Great pics Tony, I couldn't resist looking for a 'today' pic, here's a pic from my camper van, er ... Google. Nice 'driving' round Cumberland, MD. Snap out of it Jason.
The corner building across the tracks still has the 'Taxi' and the adjacent 3-storey buildings there, but beyond that is now ... a gas station. Jump in and we can go for a look. Aaah ... Western Maryland ....
Grab the link and head down Queens City Dr to the crossing:
www.google.com
The corner building across the tracks still has the 'Taxi' and the adjacent 3-storey buildings there, but beyond that is now ... a gas station. Jump in and we can go for a look. Aaah ... Western Maryland ....
Grab the link and head down Queens City Dr to the crossing:
Google Maps
Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.
www.google.com