EMDX6043
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Post by EMDX6043 on Jul 27, 2011 17:30:50 GMT -5
I know DW has their plastic brackets for 2/3 axle trucks, but I wanted something more rugged. After some thinking, I decided to use DA #2222 long-shank eyebolts as brackets for the sand lines. I used Miniatronics 30-gauge wire for the hoses.  |
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Post by riss2509 on Jul 27, 2011 22:27:58 GMT -5
Way to think it through! Can we get some side shots?
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Post by EMDX6043 on Jul 28, 2011 1:46:43 GMT -5
How's this?  or-  |
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Post by icghogger on Jul 28, 2011 6:37:10 GMT -5
Excellent Idea, Dave!!
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Post by zakc on Aug 9, 2011 22:19:41 GMT -5
Looks good Dave
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Post by dcs077 on Aug 11, 2011 17:51:46 GMT -5
Thats a fabulous idea. I too feel the plastic ones are a little fragile. i have seen somewhere in a picture on the DW site that they have at some point been avaiable in brass. not sure if this pic is just prototype picture or if they actually offered them www.detailswest.com/gp60%20model%20info.htmDan |
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Post by EMDX6043 on Aug 11, 2011 18:30:48 GMT -5
Even if they did make them in brass I doubt I'd use them anymore-the wire/bracket "interface" is a pain in the ass. I like the eyebolts because I can strip the insulation and add a dab of superglue and be done with it, and the eyebolts are somewhat adjustable after being installed in the sideframe.
I also heard from one Flickr contact that he actually used Athearn stanchions, which might actually be a more prototypical profile than my method. I might have to give that a shot one day.
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Post by pacbelt on May 11, 2013 6:39:12 GMT -5
THIS is definitely worthy of a "bump"!!!  |
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Post by brgp302300 on May 18, 2013 15:46:58 GMT -5
The brackets from Details West are now made of white metal.
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Post by sd45longhoodfoward on Nov 26, 2013 18:07:14 GMT -5
THAT is a great way to model sanding details!
if the DW white metal are like the mu hoses they are very fragile and not at all durable
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Post by tamaman on Nov 27, 2013 10:18:30 GMT -5
Great Idea!
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Post by conrailpres on Dec 8, 2013 20:47:03 GMT -5
Excellent idea. I will definitely be borrowing this on my next project. Thanks!
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