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Home   Forums   Events Calendar   Sponsors   Support the RRLine   Guestbook   FAQ     Register Active Topics | Active Polls | Resources | Members | Online Users | Live Chat | Avatar Legend | Search | Statistics Photo Album | File Lister | File Library [ Active Members: 5 | Anonymous Members: 1 | Guests: 40 ]  [ Total: 46 ]  [ Newest Member: Old Dog ]  All Forums  Model Railroad Forums  The On30 Line  BVM mega midget bash  New Topic |    New Poll |   Reply to Topic |   Printer Friendly Author Topic   ascolta New Hire Posted - 02/03/2009 :  11:30:23 PM     I started this kit 3 years ago & gave up. Last week it called to me & so now its almost finished. Some window glass & somehow figure out how to install a headlight. Should it be a white 3mm led-not sure how to do it but w/ a little direction from all you folks mayby I'll get done. Dale Download Attachment: Abby 003.jpg 121.98 KB Download Attachment: Abby 004.jpg 118.59 KB Download Attachment: Abby 001.jpg 118.26 KB Download Attachment: Abby 002.jpg 116.01 KB Country: USA | Posts: 15 CieloVistaRy Fireman Posted - 02/03/2009 :  11:51:33 PM       Dale, Glad it called out. Looks pretty cool. the LED you have should be fine. You can always tone it down by spraying the lens with dullcote. Arthur Arthur Cielo Vista Railway (on30) Country: USA | Posts: 4444 Geezer Fireman Premium Member Posted - 02/04/2009 :  08:31:07 AM     Hi Dale - Nice lil critter ya got there....I will be anxious to see how it comes out, as I have one on the shelf too. Art knows his stuff with the LED's.....;) He's had a lot of practice! The Geezer Bill CC&BW Wilani Lumber & Mining Co. http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=34275&whichpage=58 http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=28172&whichpage=89 Country: USA | Posts: 8186 BigLars Fireman Premium Member Posted - 02/04/2009 :  09:21:17 AM     Dale, Your critter looks great. I have only built the mighty midget, I put DCC in but did not try to light the unit. You may consider putting a 1.8 mm LED in for the headlight, most 1.8 mm LED's are less than 15V so you will need a resistor. Here is a thread from last year that may help. http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=22797 Larry Country: USA | Posts: 7367 Philip Fireman Premium Member Posted - 02/04/2009 :  09:29:06 AM     Neat Critter! Country: USA | Posts: 1398 NE Brownstone Engine Wiper Posted - 02/04/2009 :  09:55:37 AM       Ditto! Cool little loco. Country: USA | Posts: 353 ascolta New Hire Posted - 02/04/2009 :  10:10:46 AM     Thanks for the kind words guys. I've been looking on ebay for the correct LED's since I don't have any now. What volt/size/color do you all reccommend? Do I need a resistor for sure & do LED's work both AC/DC? Please understand, I'm not too swift when it comes to electrical thingies...including my puter? :-() When I get this wired up the next project might be the BVM shay kit I have, but its a lot more complicated than this little guy. Dale Country: USA | Posts: 15 CieloVistaRy Fireman Posted - 02/04/2009 :  10:58:34 AM       I may have a little practice, but I think Larry is far more knowledgeable than I am. If he says 1.8 mm then that's probably the way to go. Arthur Arthur Cielo Vista Railway (on30) Country: USA | Posts: 4444 Geezer Fireman Premium Member Posted - 02/04/2009 :  11:37:14 AM     What did you use for the drive unit in this critter Dale? If you don't mind me asking..... The Geezer Bill CC&BW Wilani Lumber & Mining Co. http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=34275&whichpage=58 http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=28172&whichpage=89 Country: USA | Posts: 8186 ascolta New Hire Posted - 02/04/2009 :  12:21:11 PM     OK Arthur, I have a lot to learn so many questions will come up. Geezer, I believe it was an old Bachmann 44/70 ton diesel switcher w/ the powered trucks is what I used. Dallas can tell you for sure-they are hard to find but do show up on ebay. It runs quite well, if a bit fast. Some more weight will also help w/ its short wheel base. Country: USA | Posts: 15 BigLars Fireman Premium Member Posted - 02/04/2009 :  12:42:03 PM     Dale, I think that Louis (desertdrover) is the real LED expert. I just know the size difference for the 1.8mm LED's I have is helpful on the installs. Here is a link to the thread I did for installing DCC and adding weight to one of these 44 ton power trucks. It really helped the critter run much slower. http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=23689 Country: USA | Posts: 7367 Rick Administrator Premium Member Posted - 02/04/2009 :  1:01:27 PM     Dale, great job on the critter. Thanks for the pictures. Country: USA | Posts: 17742 Frederic Testard Engineer Posted - 02/04/2009 :  4:51:57 PM     Nice little critter, Dale. Country: France | Posts: 16455 dallas_m Fireman Premium Member Posted - 02/05/2009 :  07:20:19 AM     quote: Originally posted by ascolta I believe it was an old Bachmann 44/70 ton diesel switcher w/ the powered trucks is what I used. Dallas can tell you for sure-they are hard to find but do show up on ebay. It runs quite well, if a bit fast. Some more weight will also help w/ its short wheel base. Hi Dale -- Your critter looks great! Nice construction and detailing ... especially like the coloring/weathering effects on the deck and air tanks. Yes, that kit (discontinued) used a power truck from the old 44-tonner with dual motors ... a bit of weight and some break-in time and it should slow down nicely. 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