Dave, First let me say, great work on what you've done already! As to your new project... >So.... here's the latest project, I want to bash this loco (or should I say lok) from a ruby kit. >http://www.rauh2000.de/hf/Oppermann/Henschel22695/henschel_22695.htm >The wheel base and the boiler are nearly spot on. Some of the new skills I should be learning are turning a new stack, bending the sheet metal, >building a boiler jacket, more practice hard soldering.
If you aren't concerned about being exactly precise, then I'd say go for it! Bending the metal will require a vice and some hardwood blocks to form over, or a bending break. You can Anneal the metal with propane, but to get a good hard solder temp you will probably need Mapp gas or Acetylene. A prestolite torch or better. >SO HERE ARE THE QUESTIONS: >What are some suggestions on building some valve gear to make it look like Henschel valve gear (non-operational like Frank S)? You could have them cut for you, or get yourself some sheet metal and a saw, layout the design and ruff saw the parts and File to the right shape. >What could the original colors be? This was a quarry / mining engine. No clue on colors, is there any documentation from the builder? >How can I replicate the plates on the side tanks when I have no idea what was on them originally. I'd get a general idea of the builders plate, photo reduce to the right size, and use it as a mask to etch onto brass plate. Or again you could have the work done for you. Good luck and keep us posted! Terry Griner Columbus Ohio USA "This e-mail is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient and may contain privileged, sensitive, or protected health information. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that the unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of this communication is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender via telephone or return e-mail and immediately delete this e-mail." _______________________________________________ SSLiveSteam mailing list Send messages: [email protected] Cancel subscription: http://postfix.45mm.com/mailman/listinfo/sslivesteam Rules: http://www.45mm.com/sslivesteam_guide.html
