Fitting Cambrian models center buffers?

Do you have a problem? Here is the place to appeal for help
Post Reply
User avatar
pskipper
Trainee Fireman
Trainee Fireman
Posts: 141
Joined: Sat Nov 23, 2013 5:38 pm
Location: Lincolnshire

Fitting Cambrian models center buffers?

Post by pskipper » Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:11 pm

Is there a best way to do this? I'm slowly progressing with my Rustonish diesel outline loco (must take photos) and have bought some bits from Cambrian models which I'm very happy with. I'm just not sure the best way to fit the buffers so take the strain of the train. I was considering a suitable sized self tapping wood screw in to the plastic but if anyone knows a better way of doing it I'd be very happy for the advice :)

User avatar
Dr. Bond of the DVLR
Retired Director
Retired Director
Posts: 4485
Joined: Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:43 pm
Location: Suffolk
Contact:

Post by Dr. Bond of the DVLR » Sat Mar 15, 2014 11:57 pm

Do the castings come with a stub on them or a hole in the centre?
Image
The railway which people forgot
(to build)

User avatar
pskipper
Trainee Fireman
Trainee Fireman
Posts: 141
Joined: Sat Nov 23, 2013 5:38 pm
Location: Lincolnshire

Post by pskipper » Sun Mar 16, 2014 3:24 pm

A hole down the centre, I've had a closer look now and they wouldn't take the self tapping screw :?

spooner
Fireman
Fireman
Posts: 358
Joined: Sat May 01, 2010 12:21 pm
Location: Woodston,Peterborough

Post by spooner » Sun Mar 16, 2014 7:52 pm

You could try epoxing a bolt in the hole?
Ian
WLR

Big Jim
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 2694
Joined: Sat Jul 06, 2013 5:28 pm
Location: Near Llanelli

Post by Big Jim » Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:12 pm

I have used self tappers in the past and they seem to work well.
I do like the idea of gluing a bolt or threaded rod in the hole though. I might try it next time.
If at first you don't succeed, use a bigger hammer!

User avatar
pskipper
Trainee Fireman
Trainee Fireman
Posts: 141
Joined: Sat Nov 23, 2013 5:38 pm
Location: Lincolnshire

Post by pskipper » Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:36 am

I've tried the self tappers and they did work, after I tried a slightly larger screw :oops: Thinking about epoxying in a threaded rod, which I might try another time, I'd also drill a small hole into the rod so the coupling hook could screw through the buffer into the rod making it even stronger.

Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 9 guests