--- In [email protected], "Bob Frascella" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Any comments (other than those in reference to my sanity) will be > graetly appreciated.
Hi Bob.....Since you asked.......comments below: 1. A clean workbench is a sign of insanity. Da proof is in da photos. Very nice photos, by the way. Wish my workbench looked like yours. Then I could be crazy too! 2. > I found the side frames at a local train shop but have no idea who made them <snip> They were designed as non-axle bearing so I modified them by adding brass axle bearings <snip> I cannot identify the sideframes. At first glance, I thought maybe Enhorning, but upon closer examination, I do not believe that to be the case. But they are darn similar. I might conjecture that someone used Enhorning sideframes as the pattern for the sideframes you are using. Are they soft white metal? Zamac? Pewter? However, I do have something that might be helpful if you really crave spring-loaded sideframes with working brass journal boxes. I have some genuine Enhorning F-unit sideframes with machined brass journal boxes and springs, etc. that really slide up&down smoothly. Send me an OFF LIST email and I will work you a deal you cannot refuse. Just for your information, the old Enhorning sideframes are not as highly detailed as the new SHS or AM sideframes, but they are load bearing and sprung and look almost identical to the ones in your photo. 3. Just a thought here, will the styrene bolster (and glue joints) be strong enough to handle the weight of the loco as it pounds through turnouts at 50 mph hauling tons and tons of coal? A styrene loco body will not be very heavy and might not pull too well. So then you will think about adding weight. And then the plastic bolster might groan under the load. Just a random thought here since I have never used a styrene bolster like that and have no experience along that line. 4. I appreciate seeing the photos of unique projects. Next time, however, could you please take the photos BEFORE you clean up your workbench. That way I will not suggest you are nutz. Have fun....Ed L. > I posted photos of my latest project in the photo section titled "GP > 40 Project". > > http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/photos/browse/d9e2 > > I decided to build my own GP 40 (the hard way) by scratch building > one with various components that I've acquired over the years. The > photos show my efforts to-date. I assembeld the frame by sweat > soldering 1/16" thick brass bars stock to form the structural > elements of the frame. The pilots are fabricated from styrene of > various shapes and thickness abd mechanically fastened to the frame > at the draft box so the the coupler forces are transfered directly to > the metal frame. > > The fuel and gear towers I acquired from River Raisin at a train > shown a few years ago (thank you Jim!) and I found the side frames at > a local train shop but have no idea who made them or if they are > still available. My guess is that they were made by Steam Depot. > Anyone known who might have made them? They were designed as non- > axle bearing so I modified them by adding brass axle bearings and > formed my own bolsters out of styrene. The power trucks seem to turn > freely and smoothly with no binding and are designed to fit the 9'- 0" > EMD wheelbase. > > I haven't started fabricating the body yet, but will scratch that > from styrene as well. The way the gear towers are configured it will > enable me to do a full cab interior. > > Any comments (other than those in reference to my sanity) will be > graetly appreciated. > > Bob Frascella > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
