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by Jbs
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:04 am
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Loco wheels (and other issues) 7/8th scale
Replies: 6
Views: 154

Re: Loco wheels (and other issues) 7/8th scale

My PDF 1/12th scale ruston kit came without axles and wheels so I used 3/16th axles and Essel wheels, easily regaugable between 32mm and 45mm. Wheel diameter I used is 32mm available in the Essel catalogue. They will also make wheels with wider treads for 7/8th and 1/12th scales.I bored out the axle...
by Jbs
Thu Dec 21, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: 3D Printing
Topic: traction motors for 32 and 45mm gauge
Replies: 10
Views: 1439

Re: traction motors for 32 and 45mm gauge

Thank you for the link. I have found an equivalent on UK site https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184793942925?hash=item2b0693cb8d:g:5ycAAOSwHvRlF7ZH&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4Gs6eHz0PFoWJvcwwtThmN0%2FDhiO7XwMTXTzEl4n2565GGIsKZxIo9nwLMfvWlzRd5YcdAQlMX09nTaScxMSfCTlT7wiwR9fweSs%2BeNNMpRIIKE5ZX28X9yHeWmZrqA%2F...
by Jbs
Wed Dec 20, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: 3D Printing
Topic: traction motors for 32 and 45mm gauge
Replies: 10
Views: 1439

Re: traction motors for 32 and 45mm gauge

These look really useful. In the instructions the second stage is 34 plus 12 teeth, Did you buy this as a combined gear or is it two seperate gears ? I have had a look and can't see a combined gear. Or did you get it in one of the gear packs. Keen to have a go at this to would be pleased to get a po...
by Jbs
Fri Nov 24, 2023 8:55 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Found a new Hudson Hunslet kit
Replies: 11
Views: 3101

Re: Found a new Hudson Hunslet kit

There is a drawing of a hunslet in issue 91 of the Narrow Gauge. It is of 2176 of 1940, Drawing copyright John de Havilland 1979.
Regards,
John
by Jbs
Mon Jul 04, 2022 8:51 am
Forum: 3D Printing
Topic: Latest developments
Replies: 59
Views: 15260

Re: Latest developments

Thank you Rik. I also have printed most of my parts on the flat, although I have tried a couple of vertical prints but without rivet detail.
John
by Jbs
Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:34 am
Forum: 3D Printing
Topic: Latest developments
Replies: 59
Views: 15260

Re: Latest developments

I like the look of the GVT tram loco Rik. What resolution did you use? I have used 0.1mm layer with good results, but I have seen a video on Youtube which suggested that due to the rule of 2 (related to the angle of the turn of the stepper motors I believe) that 0.12 layer gives a better result. I'm...
by Jbs
Fri May 20, 2022 10:47 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: GVT in miniature
Replies: 30
Views: 8693

Re: GVT in miniature

Hi Rik,
I have just seen your file for the GVT mineral in 45mm gauge and so will be having a go at this. I have tried altering the Binnie one to 45mm but it doesnt quite work. Thank you for uploading this file. I will also be interested in the GVT coaches.
John
by Jbs
Sun Mar 06, 2022 10:03 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: IP Engineering 7/8ths Ruston kit or model
Replies: 1
Views: 2808

Re: IP Engineering 7/8ths Ruston kit or model

I have a spare unmade cabbed kit if you are interested. I have sent you a PM.
John
by Jbs
Sat Oct 02, 2021 10:56 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Railway in the Valley of the Mill
Replies: 321
Views: 69705

Re: The Railway in the Valley of the Mill

Trevor, You might get away with a low wall between the line and the bank, not back filled. Lay weed control fabric between the wall and up to and around the apple trees at the top of the bank over the grass. Pierce the fabric at intervals for planting a low growing shrub. I have used lonicera nitida...
by Jbs
Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:32 am
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Fly cranks for IP Jessie
Replies: 9
Views: 6290

Re: Fly cranks for IP Jessie

PDF Models have re-opened and are now supplying steel cranks for 1/8th diameter axle.
John
by Jbs
Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:31 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Railway Sleepers
Replies: 1
Views: 1973

Re: Railway Sleepers

Cliff Barker sells Gauge 3 pointwork sleepers. These allow his chairs for code 180/200 to be welded on.
John
by Jbs
Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:25 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Scales!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 3082

Re: Scales!!!

Hi Steve,
For enlargement I divide the scale I have the drawing of by the scale I want to change it to. 22.5/19 = 1.1842. It seems to work out OK. I usually check enlarged railway drawings on the track gauge and adjust slightly up or down to suit.
Hope this helps.
John
by Jbs
Mon Feb 15, 2021 9:06 am
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Tram Kits n Bits
Replies: 18
Views: 10017

Re: Tram Kits n Bits

K W Trams have parts for G Scale trams.
http://www.kwtrams.co.uk/product-category/g-scale

John
by Jbs
Mon Sep 30, 2019 10:17 am
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Kerr Stuart diesel
Replies: 56
Views: 25172

Re: Kerr Stuart diesel

Andrew,

Essel Engineering make a chain driven chassis if you think it suitable.

http://www.esselengineering.co.uk/chassis.html

John
by Jbs
Thu Jul 18, 2019 4:12 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Becoming a loco manufacturer
Replies: 6
Views: 4923

Re: Becoming a loco manufacturer

Very interested to hear how you have got to your present position Michael, and will look forward to hear where you go from here. For myself, I am not to bothered on adherence to a prototype as long as an engine is proportionate and workmanlike - I also work in 1/12th so will be interested to see if ...
by Jbs
Mon May 06, 2019 10:07 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 7/8ths Building System
Replies: 4
Views: 4004

Re: 7/8ths Building System

Ian, would something like copydex work? You can peel it off when you are finished and it might seal the base. You might have to run round the base of the pattern with a scalpel after fixing to remove excess and ensure a clean cast when you pour the rubber. Not tried it but thinking about my own futu...
by Jbs
Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:25 am
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Rail Car for Dirranbandi and Toowoomba Light Railway
Replies: 10
Views: 7249

Re: Rail Car for Dirranbandi and Toowoomba Light Railway

Ian, Thank you for your very interesting posts about your pattern making and resin casting. I have done some preliminary searching for suitable mould making and casting materials, but it helps to have a firm recommendation of types and sources that have been found to work as is evident from your pho...
by Jbs
Sat Apr 06, 2019 6:48 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Chronicles of the Dirranbandi & Toowoomba Light Railway
Replies: 32
Views: 17368

Re: Chronicles of the Dirranbandi & Toowoomba Light Railway

Not sure what has been happening here as I have been away for a couple of days, but I was really enjoying Ian's railway build.


John
by Jbs
Sat Mar 30, 2019 8:30 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Chronicles of the Dirranbandi & Toowoomba Light Railway
Replies: 32
Views: 17368

Re: Chronicles of the Dirranbandi & Toowoomba Light Railway

Hi Ian, Thank you for letting me know how you go about the blockwork. It will be useful for a short run of walling I have in mind and will be of great benefit not having to mix concrete for foundations. I am trying to avoid any heavy foundation work in future, and as you point out, it can be easily ...
by Jbs
Sat Mar 30, 2019 11:42 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Chronicles of the Dirranbandi & Toowoomba Light Railway
Replies: 32
Views: 17368

Re: Chronicles of the Dirranbandi & Toowoomba Light Railway

I am interested to see how the walling goes together and what sort of foundations you need for them, They could be just the think for a project I have in mind.
John