Brushs Laser Cutting and 3d Printing workbench

[BrushType4]

It's only 'cos you used the flash try taking it outside and take another picture under natural light and see the difference, looks good though matey

A bit better...

 

[BrushType4]

The w irons on the match wagon are heavy duty ones and so I've raided the parts box and filled them in. Ill fill with filler and file back to complete.



This wagon has cost less than a fiver so far in plastic card.

 

[BrushType4]

I like to prime my scratch build and resin kits builds during the build so that I can identify where I need to do a bit more work and fill.

So before I start the rivet detail and add the additional strapping, I've done just that...



Will do a bit more tomorrow.

 

[BrushType4]

I'm going to spring this wagon using my method of springing. I was thinking that I'd spring the end axles only and leave the centre axle to float. It is quite a long wheel base 19' scale feet.

Any ideas on lateral movement I will need for the centre axle or do I need not worry about it? Obviously I'm thinking that I need to get this around 3' radi curves On a serious note, I will want to be able to run though back to back points.

 

[S-Club-7]

Well spotted! They are wider sleepers as they would be on the prototype around the rail joints.

And different chairs too; should be S1-J which are larger than the standard S1 chair to provide more support at the rail joint. See http://www.shapeways.com/model/461837/s1-j-joint-chairs-16.html if you want some.

 

[Dog Star]

Mind the first can be negated as I liked Phils idea of just making 60' lengths (JLTRT) and storing them ready for use, I'd put them on my Bolster C but for two reasons, it's not built yet LOL and it's too short, which begs the question, what did BR use to transport 60' sections of track?

You could be JLTRT and build shorter panels... LNWR pre 1895 was 30'0", GWR was 44'6" circa 1900 and 45'0" not long after.... other railways/other lengths were available (cue a new PW resources topic).

regards, Graham

 

[Dog Star]

... maybe it's the chairs way of saying you should of gone 32mm f/s...

Tsk, tsk... please remember the only rule that matters, "play nicely".

 

[Dog Star]

Ballasting done.... Just need to tone it down and maybe add some foliage..

and some oil / grease / gunge around the fishplates .

 

[BrushType4]

Been adding some rivet detail this evening. Hundred odd done already, about the same again to do.

 

[BrushType4]

A little update on the match wagon..

Wheels are on. I fixed the wheels one end and for the other two axles I've used some rocking compensation so will test tomorrow to see how well it negotiates curved track and points.



I'm going to use Costa coffee stirrers to represent the planks as I don't think scribing will do.

 

[BrushType4]

Next I'm going to work on this. It needs to swivel and work as it does on the prototype as it will have to do the very same job.

 

[Rob Pulham]

Very nice Phil,

I cannot help but admire what you and some of the other Guys and Gals on here manage with Plasticard. I always feel disappointed with my efforts in that direction.

 

[lancer1027]

Great work Phil. I hope the vol2 book on cranes has come in handy.

i look forward to your next installment
What colour red have you used?.


Rob

 

[BrushType4]

It's just red primer Rob. Just gave it a light blow over so I can see where I need to do a bit more work.

 

[BrushType4]

Tested the running qualities of the match wagon through a point or two on Richard Carrs test track and I am very pleased that it negotiated all the curves very well

Also this evening the product of a couple of hours work...


A brace of freshly s7 converted 37's

 

[BrushType4]

I remembered to take some pictures and even a video or two.

Wheels after profiling...


http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=plcp&v=AR0WRP7IiFc

http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=plcp&v=bCMw-YxyT1I

 

[tomstaf]

They look very nice indeed. That's some big equipment and engineering skills I may need to gain...

Cheers

Tom

 

[john lewsey]

I've just received my blue 37 today my hoard grows

 

[john lewsey]

Did you ever get your 47 sorted it seemed a shame to sell it

 

[BrushType4]

Did you ever get your 47 sorted it seemed a shame to sell it

Not sorted yet. I've had that 47 a long time and its seen no use, but it is impossible to remove the wheels to convert them without destroying the bogies. Something will come along and I'm in no rush or need to sell it.