Weekend Update 2020/09/06

[altohorn25]

I took a another video of some of my other Santa Fe passenger trains running on my layout:
-Train 16 - Eastbound Texas Chief - 1952 edition - Kato F3's and a combination of Kato and Con-Cor cars.  The "Indian" series sleeper bringing up the rear has a Richmond Controls light unit and drumhead installed
-Train 18 - Eastbound Super Chief - 1952 edition - Kato PA's and cars
-Train 201 - Westbound Denver to La Junta connectiong train to the Chief - modified Kato E8m and a combination of JNJ metal sides on American Limited core kits, Skytop Models casting, and Con-Cor cars
-Train 22 - Eastbound El Capitan - 1954 edition - Kato F7's and cars

[CBQ Fan]

Let’s try the photo orientation again.  Poor photo quality but....

Fail. No matter how I hold my iPad it does not upload pics correctly. I blame user error! 😂

[bbussey]

... I feel the kit is too complex for sale, but it was still money well spent. I learned a lot about the process and can now run a fleet of my favorite car that looks as goos at the Atlas Presureaid Centerflow or the Trainworx PD3000.

I definitely would be interested in one.

[James Costello]

I definitely would be interested in one.

Yeah, I'd still pay for the ones I committed to as well.

[daniel_leavitt2000]

Yeah, I'd still pay for the ones I committed to as well.

I need to finish the pilot model and evaluate how to go forward on this. I don't want to release anything that isn't up to my standards, and right now the grabs are a real issue.

I think I have an idea to address that, but need to talk with John about it.

And I would need to run a new batch though PPD, so I need enough firm orders to make that purchase.

[garethashenden]

I need to finish the pilot model and evaluate how to go forward on this. I don't want to release anything that isn't up to my standards, and right now the grabs are a real issue.

I think I have an idea to address that, but need to talk with John about it.

And I would need to run a new batch though PPD, so I need enough firm orders to make that purchase.

I really think Nickel Silver would be better than Stainless Steel. Its almost as strong in this application, but more importantly its solderable. You can still glue it, but if someone wants to solder it together then they can, which would increase the strength over a glued joint.

[SAH]

I need to finish the pilot model and evaluate how to go forward on this. I don't want to release anything that isn't up to my standards, and right now the grabs are a real issue.

I think I have an idea to address that, but need to talk with John about it.

And I would need to run a new batch though PPD, so I need enough firm orders to make that purchase.

I understand your concern about bending the thin parts.  My conclusion was that I was better off etching flat panels and attaching them directly to the car body.  For a first go 'round it worked pretty well.  I went with brass, which seems to provide a good combination of strength and work-ability.  SS would allow finer detail, particularly for the running boards.  I'm not 100% happy with mine.  Yours turned out beautifully.  The SS etchings for the ESM Keyser Valley caboose are still the best I've ever seen.
Steve

[sd45elect2000]

[ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ] I like these cars, I have 11 of them for my Midwestern 1940s theme. One car is a combined American Model Builders pickle rack and a Fine N Scale truss rod flatcar., The coffin car is N Scale Architect. I wish I could get decals for some of the colorful Heinz cars but I am told the licensing is pricey, Pity, I like the cars..

[Spades]

I need to finish the pilot model and evaluate how to go forward on this. I don't want to release anything that isn't up to my standards, and right now the grabs are a real issue.

I think I have an idea to address that, but need to talk with John about it.

And I would need to run a new batch though PPD, so I need enough firm orders to make that purchase.

Daniel

Like what you are attempting.  Would be interested in a onesie

I am trying to find a photo of the Gold Medal Models detail set for the CS Models cylindrical hopper.   The ends were a simple two fold. The end results looked very much like the end of IMRC cylindrical hopper. 

This method would simplify construction eliminate a lot of fit and finish issues.   

Did use the GMM kit for my 3 cars. You have to splice 2 roof walks to get 1 proper length roof walk, and I believe the tread pattern is wrong.

[Nick Lorusso]

Daniel:  That is quite the upgrade kit!


Further progress on the Van Iron chip cars this weekend - cut levers:




and air hoses:




Looks like I should be able to conclude assembly this week except for trucks and wheels (not yet on hand).

Tim

Tim,
Who makes the air hoses?

[Nick Lorusso]

Finished up a GP9

[daniel_leavitt2000]

I understand your concern about bending the thin parts.  My conclusion was that I was better off etching flat panels and attaching them directly to the car body.  For a first go 'round it worked pretty well.  I went with brass, which seems to provide a good combination of strength and work-ability.  SS would allow finer detail, particularly for the running boards.  I'm not 100% happy with mine.  Yours turned out beautifully.  The SS etchings for the ESM Keyser Valley caboose are still the best I've ever seen.
Steve

Holy crap. Tell me about this car!

[ednadolski]

I understand your concern about bending the thin parts.  My conclusion was that I was better off etching flat panels and attaching them directly to the car body.  For a first go 'round it worked pretty well.  I went with brass, which seems to provide a good combination of strength and work-ability.  SS would allow finer detail, particularly for the running boards.  I'm not 100% happy with mine.  Yours turned out beautifully.  The SS etchings for the ESM Keyser Valley caboose are still the best I've ever seen.
Steve

Great stuff @SAH !

Maybe it's time for TRW to have a board dedicated to photo-etch products, techniques, and such?   Basically a peer to the 3D Printing board?

Ed

[BCR 570]

Tim,
Who makes the air hoses?

They are included in the Precision Scale Co. #6712 or #6713 brake detail set.  More here:  https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=49577.120


Tim

[BCR 570]

One car is a combined American Model Builders pickle rack and a Fine N Scale truss rod flatcar., The coffin car is N Scale Architect.

Excellent decal work!

Tim