liengineerbob
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Post by liengineerbob on Jun 25, 2009 17:17:58 GMT -5
Does anyone know the measurements for the fixed drop steps on EMD locomotives?? I'm working on a GP38-2 that has a rear fixed drop step and can't figure out the proper size.
What would be a good material to make it from. I was thinking some photo-etch diamond tread plate, but have trouble cutting it. ANy suggestions on that??
THANKS!!!
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Post by gnsteve on Jun 25, 2009 22:21:32 GMT -5
I can't help with the drop step measurements, in regard to cutting the tread plate I use my trusty xacto knife with multiple passes.
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Post by wvsecondary on Jun 26, 2009 7:09:40 GMT -5
Not sure on the measurements but I use a pair of photo etch snips to cut this sort of thing. Basically the are small tin snips and cut this type of material very easily and cleanly.
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liengineerbob
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Post by liengineerbob on Jun 30, 2009 13:38:51 GMT -5
I did realize that after I looked at the treadplate set more thoroughly. I had yet to install it, and just set it aside without going over it fully.
I got so aggravated after the project went south, I just tossed the remaining parts into the box and shoved it onto the shelf for completion once I return from vacation and re-order all the parts that got destroyed.
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