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Post by dmdmn on Nov 16, 2020 18:57:46 GMT -5
i want to upgrade my athearn sd-60 and put traction motor motor cables on etc. does anyone have any ideas on how to do this? the details west ones cannot be bent without breaking them, i also tried the cables from the scale trains sd-40-2 detail kit and they are too brittle. i just want to bring my older models up to scale trains and athearn genesis standards.
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Post by icghogger on Nov 17, 2020 9:50:42 GMT -5
Use the DW castings for the straight runs and use lead wire to form the curved sections around the frame. Lead wire is available in various sizes from any fly-fishing/fly-tying vendor. I do not recommend using rosin-core solder for this detail.
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Post by geep15t on Nov 17, 2020 22:44:13 GMT -5
I typically use .015 solder to model traction cable and drill styrene scrap for hangers. The solder is quite durable and can easily be bent.
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