7mm Sandite 121 From An Easybuild Kit

[Ressaldar]

Hi all,

having made various threats that I was going to build one of these, I have just received the traction motors from ABC so there is now no excuse nit to start the build...............................or so i thought

Having unpacked the traction motors, I noticed that the 'stub axles' were stubby to say the least - barely 1.0mm long, so not much to go into the bearings. The overall length of the axle being 40.93mm, compared with the Easybuild axles - albeit over the 'pin-points' of 47.64



So the project has 'stalled' before it has started while I put the thinking cap on to work out a method to suspend the motors in the Wayoh bogie - some form of 'C' channel soldered onto the inside face of the front stretcher and a similar type of arrangement on the bolster - having first solved the basic bolster arrangement - hollow brass rectanglular tube would seem the way round it, but from the experience gained? when I built the MLV bogie, that has it's own little problem areas too.

However, it's something to think about as I enjoy the festivities and trust that you all have a great Christmas and New Year wherever you are.

cheers

Mike

 

[Steph Dale]

It might just be worth ringing Brian at ABC and seeing what he suggests, I'll bet he's already got a simple solution...

Steph

 

[28ten]

I would cut a brass frame designed around the traction motors and attach the bogie sides to that

 

[Ressaldar]

Hi Steph and Cynric,

I did acknowledge receipt of the motors to Brian with my concern as to lack of bearing, so hopefully, I'll get a response. On checking further, there is a slot in the end of each 'stub' which possibly indicates a threaded end, which means that it could be replaced with a longer stub and therefore give a bearing surface.

MLV bogie which I should have included with the original posting



Further reports as and when

cheers

Mike

 

[Steph Dale]

Mike,

Couldn't you space the bearings in from the frame with a washer or some such - afterall it's not as though you'd need any sideplay?

Can you advise who makes the MLV bogie please? I could find a use for a couple of sets of those...

Steph

 

[Ressaldar]

Mike,

Couldn't you space the bearings in from the frame with a washer or some such - afterall it's not as though you'd need any sideplay?

Can you advise who makes the MLV bogie please? I could find a use for a couple of sets of those...

Steph

Hi Steph,

I think that the problem is down to lack of length of the stub - being only 1.0mm - yes the bearing can be packed out, but there is still nothing to go into it - and stay there!

The MLV bogie was part of the Peter Clark kit - with my adaptions - bolster and keeper arrangements for the traction motors. The difference between those motors and the latest ones is that it appears that Brian has changed the design - originally, the Slaters wheels seemed to be 'crimped' onto the axles, leaving the original spigot length to fit into the bearings and now the wheel seems to have a 'Romford' style slotted nut retaining them on the axle and as I said above, there is a slotted end to the 'stub'.

Hope that these clarify the point



cheers

Mike
cheers

Mike

 

[Steph Dale]

Mike,

I'm familiar with the products you mention on reflection. It's interesting that Slater's have now gone over to screw fitting with all wheels apart from those on 5/32" axles. The piece you descibe is a turned screw with a spigot on the end. They're fairly readily available - I've got a couple of packs here somewhere for my Steve Beattie 10800 kit.

I'll give Peter Clark a call in the new year about those bogies, thanks for the lead.

Steph

 

[Ressaldar]

Hi Steph,

perhaps then the turned screw + spigot is available in a range of sizes - the spigot that is, which would be the answer to this maiden's prayer - I will enquire through Brian Clapperton.

cheers

Mike

 

[Ressaldar]

Hi all,

I have had a response from Brian Clapperton to my email and he has offered to fit longer 'stubs' for me, once I return the motors to him next week. It is as well that I made no effort to try and remove the stubs as they are glued in as well as having the lock nuts.

Slaters now do these stubs for dare I say - Gauge 1

cheers

Mike