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Post by pacbelt on Oct 16, 2015 6:48:42 GMT -5
Thank you jonte, for the kind words. I have more experience with weathering, than any other aspect of modeling. I felt that I slightly "over melted" the sides on that gon...
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Post by ironstef70 on Oct 16, 2015 7:00:49 GMT -5
Hi, Stephane, and thank you too for your kind words of encouragement. A little busy at present, I'm afraid, but both you and Carmine have inspired me to hasten the process, so hopefully will get back to it in the not-too-distant-future. Just hope I don't disappoint.Kind regards, jonte Forums are good places to share ideas and that's really what happens here. I think it's great when people are impressed and like what we do, so we can also be corrected as we do minor mistakes. But most people have no idea about how often we had to start over some steps of a project, how much time we spent on it, and how much money we invest in the hobby. I am lucky enough to enjoy being a modelist and have support from my family and get the kids involved, and I just wish I can do this as long as health and wealth allows for it. So in the end, what really matter is that you enjoy what you do and learn, isn't it? I'm glad to be part of your inspiration. Keep up the good work. S.
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Post by jonte on Oct 16, 2015 10:42:31 GMT -5
Heart warming words, Stephane.
Thank you.
Regards,
jonte
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Post by pacbelt on Oct 17, 2015 0:37:15 GMT -5
That was well put, Stephane!
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Post by jonte on Oct 17, 2015 4:36:45 GMT -5
Hi Guys. I was relaxing in front of the TV last night when I remembered that I HAD done a little more work on the model since my last post (little being the operative word, you understand). After remembering where I'd put the darned thing since I last saw it, I discovered that I hadn't been fantasising after all, and that I'd managed to solder a couple of slivers of nickel silver to the tops of each side to hide those horrendous gaps visible in the previous photos (they will eventually be hidden by pipe work or whatever). I'd also managed to solder a piece of bent wire to the end of one side. It's supposed to represent a something on a protype photo I once saw, although I've no idea what it's purpose is. Please forgive my ignorance. I seem to recall fiddling with it for some time before finally soldering it on (one of the joys of working in metal: no hanging around waiting for glue to dry!), to ensure that it didn't foul the front truck. I've taken the liberty of attaching a couple of photos to show you, but nothing much to get excited about, I'm afraid. Thanks for looking in. jonte
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Post by pacbelt on Oct 17, 2015 5:51:01 GMT -5
jonte, There's a LOT going on under those walkways!!! Question is - how far do you want to go?? Here's the left (Fireman's) side front of the fuel tank for a GP38-2..... And here's the Right (Engineer's) side front of the tank... . A LOT of plumbing, for fuel, oil, water, and many bundles of cables, supplying electrical power to each of the four Traction Motors - one for each axle (NOT "Axel"!!), and up to four thick power cables to EACH Traction Motor! I apologise, it's not easy for me to teach through the basics if locomotive fluid and power routing, over the internet! I'm hoping others will jump in, who know..... I posted a whole bunch of pictures in SOME thread in this forum. It contains many more underframe pictures, that may help you for reference. I can't remember where! But, yeah! It's FAR from bare under a diesel locomotive! ....... and THAT'S the part us guys LIVE for! WELCOME - to much better detail than an RTR locomotive can ever give!
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Post by jonte on Oct 17, 2015 10:36:48 GMT -5
Good Lord, Carmine; I'm going weak at the knees!
Where do you start.........
I know that a lot of the tank detailing can be purchased, but everything is at a premium over here, hence my intention to try and scratch build. But all that plumbing an wiring.
Thanks for the excellent piccies and I'll have a trawl at some stage and see if I can find the others you kindly shared, wherever they may be.
I do like the chalk marks in the tank sides. You could go on forever with this detailing!
Thanks for your input and interest once again, Carmine.
Best wishes,
jonte
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Post by gevo on Oct 17, 2015 14:34:20 GMT -5
Jonte just food for thought i'm modeling in n scale but can apply to ho.
Find an electronics store that sells variou size of magnet wire Walla instant cables .
Three sizes in n provides my cables, airline on the pilot and mu hoses so could work for your cabling hint hint $ saver (Pac)
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Post by jonte on Oct 17, 2015 15:10:08 GMT -5
Hi, Vince, and thanks for the info..
Sounds a great idea!
I'll look into it.
Regards,
jonte
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Post by gevo on Oct 17, 2015 17:51:46 GMT -5
Not a problem, dropping a load at a walmart dc whew ripe just kidding.
When i get back home i'm going to go to town on a pair of sd45-2's in n scale will be plumbing them out i hope or screwing them up hehehehehe
Yea just thought it might be of interest plus it bends to unbelievable angles
Enjoy
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Post by pacbelt on Oct 18, 2015 3:29:46 GMT -5
jonte, It's pretty much what Vince just said.... Most of that is scratch made. Brian Banna has some EXCELLENT articles on this forum, and on the web.... One, is a great money saver, using .015 solder as traction motor cables!!
~ Carmine
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Post by jonte on Oct 18, 2015 4:02:07 GMT -5
Hi, Carmine, and thanks for the heads-up. i like the sound of this type of modelling I'll check out Brian's methods on here as you suggest. Thanks once again for your valuable advice and interest once again. jonte
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Post by gevo on Oct 26, 2015 12:46:28 GMT -5
Jonte how do those Bachmann gp38-2's run
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Post by pacbelt on Oct 26, 2015 12:58:20 GMT -5
Inn my experience Vince, they run quite smooth. The stock decoder is JUNK! Replace that, and it's actually on par with Atlas!
NOTHING like B'Mann of old...
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Post by jonte on Oct 26, 2015 12:58:38 GMT -5
Hi Vince As this is the only American built loco I own, perhaps I'm not best qualified to comment. However, compared to many British built locos of old, I think it is an excellent slow and smooth runner. I use a feedback type controller which gives it excellent, almost unnoticeable crawling speed. I'd like to show you, however, the only connector for the controller is built into the layout which is presently stored outside in my modelling room. To complicate matters, the garden is currently being landscaped so I can't even access the modelling room as the paths have been dug in preparation for new foundations, so no modelling fiord me for a while? Apologies, jonte
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Post by gevo on Oct 26, 2015 13:36:51 GMT -5
No need to apologize Jonte fully understand the hunny do list just thought i would ask
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Post by ironstef70 on Oct 26, 2015 16:07:54 GMT -5
Inn my experience Vince, they run quite smooth. The stock decoder is JUNK! Replace that, and it's actually on par with Atlas! NOTHING like B'Mann of old... I totally agree. I gave my 5 years old son a 50$ DCC/no sound Bachmann GP38 (CN #4008) two years ago and that machine always ran perfectly. Of course, it's not accurate to the CN prototypes given it's price, but unlike some of my more expensive ones (4 axels too, but I won't drop names here...) they never get off the rails (our layout is a bit rough with numerous switch and a yard, kinda like local railroads in real life) and a real pleasure to operate. And so does their rolling stock; not accurate to prototypes, but decent for the investment and very smooth runners. I am lucky to be able to afford the pricey brass models as a very meticulous collector, but I admit the Bachmans have greatly improved over the year with accuracy (to scale, mainly), and are best bang for the bucks along with Walthers. But the Bachmans are even superior to my opinion as far as ease of operation. Stephane
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Post by gevo on Oct 26, 2015 18:18:28 GMT -5
Thanks S what i wanted to hear
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Post by pacbelt on Oct 27, 2015 3:29:10 GMT -5
Thanks S what i wanted to hear Funny you should say that... I just got one today!! Like Stephane said, not 100% accurate, but MILES better than their older stuff. Easy to detail and upgrade... To me, they're the modern day "Blue Box"!! It even came with cut levers. I guess it's MY turn now!
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Post by gevo on Oct 27, 2015 19:42:45 GMT -5
Show pics air farce boy
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