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R.BOUDREAUX
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 Posted - 03/10/2012 : 9:18:57 PM
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Hey, guys,
Is it too late to enter the challenge ?
This is my inspiration.
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This is the only picture I could find. The Oldsmobile almost hides the building.
BTW, I'm modeling the building, not the Olds.
Rich
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desertdrover
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Posted - 03/10/2012 : 10:20:44 PM
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Not to late when your fast Rich.
But, What I'd like to know is what is that thing in the back of the Olds?
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SDFarmer
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Posted - 03/10/2012 : 11:22:19 PM
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That is a "Hit and Miss engine"... they sound like they are going to quit running any moment. They fire only when the speed governor tells the motor that it needs to resume running to come back up to speed. They are what may be described today as a remote power source. Typically they had big leather belts wrapped around the fat wheel on the side to run auxiliary equipment out in a farmers field. Here are some photos of some old ones... http://www.enginebarn.com/html/engines_for_sale.html
And I can't do better than wikipedia on this one. Their description of how it sounds when running is a lot better than mine.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hit-and-miss_engine
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desertdrover
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Posted - 03/11/2012 : 10:49:36 AM
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Thanks Ken, you would never know I grew up on a dairy farm back in the fiftys. Even forgot what they looked like, however I do remember the sound it made. As soon as you said it I remembered. Thanks for posting.
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Louis
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Climax1880
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Posted - 03/11/2012 : 1:42:49 PM
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We see a very good 2 HP Briggs and Stratton hit and miss when we go to the local farmers market. The guy uses it to make ice cream the old fashioned way. Don't know why but it always tastes better made that way. Ahhhh, the good old days
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R.BOUDREAUX
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Posted - 03/12/2012 : 9:55:02 PM
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Hey, guys,
I have been working my fingers to the bone.
I thought I would not finish in time, but I got to trying to overly detail it. There are still some things here and there that I want to add. Maybe later.
Anyway, here it is. Tell me what you think.
It is a scratch build. I hope you like it.
Rich
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runner
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Posted - 03/12/2012 : 10:45:36 PM
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Nicely done!
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railman28
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Posted - 03/12/2012 : 10:56:26 PM
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Looking good. Excellent even.
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CN6401
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 Posted - 03/12/2012 : 11:23:17 PM
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Rich,
I like it, a lot!
Is it scratch or a kit?
If it's a Kit what is it and who makes it?
What method are you using for weathering?
What did you use for the pavement?
Is it going to have lighting?
Ralph
 
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kirk
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R.BOUDREAUX
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Posted - 03/13/2012 : 06:56:40 AM
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Originally posted by CN6401
Rich,
I like it, a lot!
Is it scratch or a kit?
If it's a Kit what is it and who makes it?
What method are you using for weathering?
What did you use for the pavement?
Is it going to have lighting?
Ralph
Ralph,
Just getting to work.
It is a scratch build, not a kit.
I use Troels' weathering method. Acrylics, some diluted, some not. All I use is acrylics, nothing else.
The 'pavement' is a piece of matte board. Another one of Troels' ideas.
Actually, there are 2 pieces of matte board. The floor is 1 piece and it is glued down to the larger piece.
I thought about lighting too late. I think. I may try to put in lighting because I have some interior details in place. Right now, its kind of 'iffy'. Depends on how much of a hassle it becomes.
Glad you like it.
Rich
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R.BOUDREAUX
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Posted - 03/13/2012 : 06:59:56 AM
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Originally posted by kirk
A beautiful build! Fine concrete base too. Just how I like it!
Louis, the hit and miss is available from Duncan (called Stationary Engine) in the UK here:
http://www.scalelink.co.uk/acatalog/Duncan_Models__O__scale___________RETAIL_ONLY_.html
Troels,
I notice the price of the engine is 4 pounds. How does that compare with U.S. dollars ?
Just curious.
Rich
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kirk
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Posted - 03/13/2012 : 07:07:44 AM
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Rich, should be around six-seven dollars. I don't have access to the American exchange rates. Scalelink takes PayPal payments, where you see the conversion rate before paying. Almost all my figures and many details come from Scalelink's assortment. But of course shipping costs will be a little more for you (but perhaps not... I ship my DVD's at cost for $5 including envelope to the USA). Scalelink will deduct the VAT when shipping to the US... so prices are reduced by around 16%.
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George D
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Posted - 03/13/2012 : 08:27:05 AM
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Very nice model, Rich. You really did a great job on the concrete.
George
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BigLars
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Posted - 03/13/2012 : 09:57:02 AM
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Rich,
That is some very fine work in record time. Great build.
Larry
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dougcoffey1950
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Posted - 03/13/2012 : 10:15:03 AM
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That is a beautiful little machine shop Rich.
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