Search found 676 matches

by Busted Bricks
Sat Aug 03, 2019 2:18 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Chains
Replies: 17
Views: 7575

Chains

I went out on a limb and ordered 20 meters of 03C-1 roller chain from China along with a lot of joining links. 03C-1 at 4.7625mm pitch is the smallest commercially available (affordable) roller chain that I know of. It may look a little too big on 16mm scale locos but should be OK on 7/8ths scale lo...
by Busted Bricks
Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:02 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Derogatory terms
Replies: 13
Views: 5875

Re: Derogatory terms

I consider it it toys. Anything that I don't depend on to make a living is essentially a toy. What does annoy me is when people call a locomotive a "train" - I have to restrain myself not to educate them on the difference. I was once told off for calling myself "a cheap bar stool"...
by Busted Bricks
Mon Jul 29, 2019 7:16 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Free CAD systems
Replies: 15
Views: 6344

Re: Free CAD systems

I have my own CO2 laser for wood/plastic and fiber laser cutter for steel and metals :D
by Busted Bricks
Mon Jul 29, 2019 6:20 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Free CAD systems
Replies: 15
Views: 6344

Re: Free CAD systems

It's all easy as long as there are dimensions ;) It's more a matter of how much time is involved as that always seem to be in short supply.
by Busted Bricks
Mon Jul 29, 2019 6:09 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Free CAD systems
Replies: 15
Views: 6344

Re: Free CAD systems

Simple or complex drawing? If it's a simple shape I can draw it in CAD for you as long as you have a dimensioned sketch.
by Busted Bricks
Sat Jul 20, 2019 1:22 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Battery Connectors
Replies: 10
Views: 4856

Re: Battery Connectors

That Tamiya connector looks at bit worse for wear. If you have soldering skills I suggest replacing them with XT30 or Deans connectors. Easily available from Ebay. I've always found the Tamiya connectors to be horrible - bulky and poor contacts that wear out quickly.
by Busted Bricks
Thu Jul 18, 2019 6:26 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Becoming a loco manufacturer
Replies: 6
Views: 4925

Re: Becoming a loco manufacturer

John, I would actually love to make a 1/12 scale loco. I like the size. If I could start all over again and if suitable track was available I would probably model in 1/12-ish. Once parts are drawn it's not too hard to scale them up. Also steel is cheap so the material cost for chassis and bodywork w...
by Busted Bricks
Tue Jul 16, 2019 8:48 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Bandsaw up to cutting metal?
Replies: 6
Views: 4196

Re: Bandsaw up to cutting metal?

Ian, that is on the metal cutting bandsaws. The one pictured is a direct drive or single stage belt drive so will be running way too fast for cutting metal.
by Busted Bricks
Tue Jul 16, 2019 8:12 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: A bit of time in the shed
Replies: 58
Views: 27224

Re: A bit of time in the shed

Those chassis are really nice. If you get fed up cutting out frames and connecting rods by hand let me know. They wouldn't cost a lot to laser cut.
by Busted Bricks
Mon Jul 15, 2019 6:12 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Becoming a loco manufacturer
Replies: 6
Views: 4925

Re: Becoming a loco manufacturer

I have had a limited company since I arrived in Denmark and as such am VAT registered. I was also VAT registered in UK and on Faroe Islands. :D I've run part time businesses on and off for over 10 years now.
by Busted Bricks
Mon Jul 15, 2019 11:01 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Becoming a loco manufacturer
Replies: 6
Views: 4925

Becoming a loco manufacturer

Hi All Some years ago I started a thread called "Annual loco sales" - https://gardenrails.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=10385 where I talk about my ambition to become a loco manufacturer. The thread title might be a bit misleading and I thought I'd start a fresh thread where the focus is so...
by Busted Bricks
Sun Jul 14, 2019 1:18 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: 24 radius setter
Replies: 8
Views: 4828

Re: 24 radius setter

If a radius setter is what I think it is, I can laser cut any radius you want from mild steel or stainless steel. I have some Faller track and it is quite a tight radius but OK for small diesel outline locomotives. It comes up for sale on German Ebay all the time - I bought a lot while living in Ger...
by Busted Bricks
Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:34 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: 5" gauge 0-6-0 Sweet Pea
Replies: 139
Views: 73688

Re: 5" gauge 'Metre Maid'

Congratulations, that's a very nice loco. I'm sure you will get a lot of enjoyment out of that.
by Busted Bricks
Wed Jul 10, 2019 1:47 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: First Steam Loco
Replies: 17
Views: 10801

Re: First Steam Loco

JMORG wrote: Tue Jul 09, 2019 8:43 pm Millie is the best option.
Except direction can't be controlled via R/C which is what OP is looking for. Excellent loco though :D
by Busted Bricks
Tue Jul 09, 2019 3:14 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: First Steam Loco
Replies: 17
Views: 10801

Re: First Steam Loco

The Stirling has slip eccentric valve gear as I found out in another thread. Hence it would not be able to change direction via R/C.
by Busted Bricks
Sun Jul 07, 2019 3:51 pm
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: Mamod Stirling
Replies: 29
Views: 27587

Re: Mamod Stirling

Thanks :)
by Busted Bricks
Sun Jul 07, 2019 3:22 pm
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: Mamod Stirling
Replies: 29
Views: 27587

Re: Mamod Stirling

I have not been able to find info about the valve gear - is it slip eccentric?
by Busted Bricks
Sun Jul 07, 2019 12:09 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: First Steam Loco
Replies: 17
Views: 10801

Re: First Steam Loco

John Sutton Books and Models have an Edrig available. That can be radio controlled:

https://johnsuttonbooksandmodels.co.uk/ ... ft-edrig-3
by Busted Bricks
Sat Jul 06, 2019 5:03 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Workbench advice
Replies: 11
Views: 5328

Re: Workbench advice

Desk with electric height adjustment are common in Denmark and can be picked up secondhand from as little as £75. They give you the best of both worlds as they can usually be adjusted to between 65-130cm height. I'm on the lookout for one myself at the moment.
by Busted Bricks
Sat Jul 06, 2019 1:57 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Laser cutting info for modellers
Replies: 15
Views: 34128

Re: Laser cutting info for modellers

The best is a file in dxf format. However I may be able to convert other formats. If you don't have CAD skills I can create files from a dimensioned drawing but it is work that I charge for (£36 per hour started plus VAT).