hon30critter Darth That is a work of art! Please let me pick your brain again. When you paint it, how much disassembly needs to be done? Also, I don't see any traces of glue on the grab irons. Are they still removable for separate painting? Thanks Dave
Darth
That is a work of art!
Please let me pick your brain again. When you paint it, how much disassembly needs to be done? Also, I don't see any traces of glue on the grab irons. Are they still removable for separate painting?
Thanks Dave
Drill the grab iron holes all the way through and glue from the inside, when dry, trim the wire flush with the inside wall, (I use the small Xuron flush cutters). If painting grabs a different color from the body, just slip the corner of a piece of paper (I use the small Post-It Notes) under the grab and paint with a brush
Jay
C-415 Build: https://imageshack.com/a/tShC/1
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Darth!
Someone said "patience is a virtue". I am very virtuous in that regard!.
I have a ton of projects which require painting, and like you my "paint shop" is in my garage. Up until recently the garage was so full of junk that there was no space to set up my booth. This spring my son and I filled a 10 yard dumpster so now I can at least see the space. Now I have to get off my duff and do some actual painting!
Like you, I do like to kick back and relax for the evening. Now I have to change the kick from "back" to(moderators please forgive me) "*ss".
I look forward to your progress on your Critters!
Regards
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
SteamFreakThat thing is really cool. Is that actually a drive belt, or a rubber band? I've never seen a belt that color. I keep a collection of old tape and disk drive belts around for such projects, but finding one the right length can be problem. They can be spliced with CA, but that usually doesn't hold up. That's some very professional wire bending, too.
That's some very professional wire bending, too.
Thanks. The drive belt is what Athearn currently sells for their old Hi-F drives. They come in bags of a couple dozen for a few dollars, and their flexibility and grip makes them very useful. They do soak in oil fast though, so you've gotta keep the pulleys and surrounding area pretty dry.
The wire bending is actually easier than it looks for this one. It's so thin that it can be bent without wearing out your thumb, and Grandt Line gives full diagrams in the instructions.
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Did you file a groove into the motor shaft to retain the band, or does it stay in place without one? I've found those rubber bands turn to goo within 6 months no matter what you do. I have a ton of those hair bands that I've used both as belts and traction tires, and they don't seem to deteriorate even when exposed to oil. I could send you some, but please specify your color preference.
Nelson
Ex-Southern 385 Being Hoisted
Hi Darth Santa Fe
Ok that doesn't look very Santa Fe to me but a very nice job done of that.
Do you know if any one has set them up as a parallel wired semi permanent double header.
That is must run together but can be separated for storage away from layout.
Also how much are the powered kits and where would the best place to order them from be.
Looks like a nice candidate for making a twin set up to me and a brass number & name plate perhaps brick might have to give it a go.
regards John