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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2008 8:43:08 GMT -5
Today my goal is to get a set of SD40 trucks all plumbed up with air lines. These would be the standard low mount. I'll solder brackets to the lines and then pin them into the side frame.
Brian
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Post by antlorch on Aug 18, 2008 10:36:39 GMT -5
Hey I would like to see how that is done as I have a set that I am going to starting pretty quick here........Did you do that same technique on the SD45-2 trucks?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2008 11:03:43 GMT -5
The SD40 side frames I am working on are the low mount style so the brake lines are mounted differently. I can tell you right now it is tedious. Also a bit nerve wracking since I am working with heat near the delrin :-).
I'll post my technique after I perfect it. The first one was rough, but looks good. I am sure by the time I get to the last one I will be more comfortable with my technique.
Brian
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2008 11:58:51 GMT -5
Take a look at my web site www.6axlepwr.com/. look at the STUFF page and you will see a heading called "Plumbing Brake Cylinder Air Lines. This is just the start of this page. I'll add some steps as I get to the next side frame. Brian |
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Post by Randy Earle on Aug 18, 2008 12:21:46 GMT -5
That was my next step on my NW SD-40.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2008 12:42:59 GMT -5
Randy,
Pay attention to each individual side. The routing is not the same on each one. I am just starting to see that. Slight differences on each side frame.
Brian
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Post by Randy Earle on Aug 18, 2008 13:42:59 GMT -5
Randy, Pay attention to each individual side. The routing is not the same on each one. I am just starting to see that. Slight differences on each side frame. Brian Yes, I've seen that in the photos. Keep us updated Brian. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2008 14:53:51 GMT -5
OK, I got a detailed description of how I build the brake line and brackets. I have two more side frames to do and will add photos of those when I finish.
Brian
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Post by sarge on Aug 18, 2008 21:43:36 GMT -5
That is great work
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Post by Randy Earle on Aug 18, 2008 22:57:25 GMT -5
Brian is one of the folks that inspired me to return to the hobby after a 12 year layoff. Thanks Brian.
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Post by playdead on Aug 19, 2008 3:00:55 GMT -5
Yeah, I lost half an afternoon also over the weekend browsing the various projects you've done. Great stuff Brian, very inspiring!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2008 8:23:14 GMT -5
Thanks, I appreciate teh kind words.
I'll have some updates to the site later on today. I'll be finishing up the last side frame this morning and I need to change some of the wording on one part of the building process and add a few remarks I found from my prototype research on building these.
Brian
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2008 15:36:23 GMT -5
OK, I have finished this part of the article. All side frames are done and posted.
Now I need to paint them.
When I finally get to an HT-C frame, I will show all how I bend and secure them as well. I basically use the same bracket methodology.
Brian
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Post by antlorch on Aug 19, 2008 17:26:18 GMT -5
Cool thanks Brain,they look awesome.......
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Post by Randy Earle on Aug 20, 2008 22:59:47 GMT -5
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Post by Randy Earle on Aug 20, 2008 23:00:55 GMT -5
Thomas Dressler was a big influence on my modeling. Yes, he has faded from the forefront, I wonder if he is still around? |
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