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centercab
Engine Wiper
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 Posted - 06/23/2012 : 10:15:14 AM
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As some of you can see, I am all over the map with scales/gauges. I am even in the process of building an HO standard gauge layout!
Anyway, here is a project that I'm working on. I widened the gauge to On3 and added the Wiseman coupler knuckles so the little loco can pull On3 stuff. I removed the siderods and added friction bearing journals.
I just can't decide how far I want to go with this.
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acousticco
Fireman
Canada
1324 Posts |
Posted - 06/23/2012 : 12:39:32 PM
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Nicely done Chuck, I've often wondered if this can be done. Could you have kept the side-rods if you wanted to?
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andykins
Fireman
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/23/2012 : 1:26:07 PM
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| nice work, weathering and detailing next? |
"Is it really "rivet counting" if it's regarding NBW castings?"
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vamodeler
Engine Wiper
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BigLars
Fireman
USA
7372 Posts |
Posted - 06/24/2012 : 5:56:19 PM
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Hey Chuck,
Nice re-gauge I have some on3 track and a spare Davenport so I may have to give this a try on day. I already have a Bachmann porter that was re-gauged to ON3 and some cars. Maybe a Micro is in order.
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centercab
Engine Wiper
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - 06/24/2012 : 7:55:35 PM
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Thanks guys!
Cody - I popped off a couple of the bearing journals that I installed and tried the side rods...they work just great. In fact, I think I like them more than the journals, so I may end up reusing them.
I have something in mind for this and I hope to get started tomorrow and get more pics posted then. |
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centercab
Engine Wiper
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2012 : 11:59:59 AM
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OK...this is how it looks now. I disassembled the loco and cut and filed everything off above the deck. I even filed off the non skid surface so the deck would be as smooth as possible. After this, I applied the Plastruct stuff...
Then, the cutout was made in the middle for the motor and everything was mounted for a trial run...
The body shell had a few doors removed on each side so I can build a motor to fit. I love little critters that have their engine exposed...that was the purpose of turning the motor to fit in the cab, so I have a ton of room to build something neat.
Hmmm, perhaps a V8 with a blower... |
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Tyson Rayles
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USA
10170 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2012 : 2:30:54 PM
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| I wish you luck my Davenport lasted about i hour then the gears cracked. I've been meaning to ask if NWSL or somebody makes a replacement metal gear set fot it. That said your build is coming along nicely. |
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centercab
Engine Wiper
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2012 : 4:42:00 PM
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Originally posted by Tyson Rayles
I wish you luck my Davenport lasted about i hour then the gears cracked. I've been meaning to ask if NWSL or somebody makes a replacement metal gear set fot it. That said your build is coming along nicely.
I did get 2 sets of axles from Bachmann so I have a few extras with good gears just in case. |
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MinerFortyNiner
Fireman
USA
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Posted - 07/14/2012 : 3:03:18 PM
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Originally posted by centercab
Hmmm, perhaps a V8 with a blower...
Chuck, why stop at a blower? Can I recommend a 'famous critter' to help trick out your nice critter?
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Neil M
Fireman
Australia
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Posted - 07/17/2012 : 08:16:26 AM
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That is a great idea, but surely an early, normally aspirated diesel or petrol engine would be most appropriate.
Does the electric motor intrude much into the cab? |
Built a waterfront HO layout in Ireland http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=22161 but now making a start in On30 in Australia |
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centercab
Engine Wiper
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2012 : 10:29:16 PM
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HA, Verne! That critter would require too much upkeep!
Neil, yes an early gasoline engine it will be. I'll post a few pics in a day or so...I did get started back on it.
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centercab
Engine Wiper
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - 07/19/2012 : 7:56:45 PM
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My order came in today that contained the little engine and the Banta cab. The engine is a LifeLike HO model that required a lot of hollowing out using my Dremel. I think it fits and looks pretty good...
This photo also shows how much the motor fits into the cab. Using the Banta cab, this will not be noticeable...
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centercab
Engine Wiper
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - 07/24/2012 : 08:17:19 AM
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After a few hours of work, it now looks like this-
It'll be ready for paint in a day or two... |
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centercab
Engine Wiper
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2012 : 7:32:53 PM
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Almost finished! Still need to do a little rust highlighting and a few other odds and ends.
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On3 Bachmann gas mechanical
