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Building a simple mini boiler is one thing, getting a working piston and drive from it, with the correct "everything in the right places" is another. This I know from practice and a number of failures, but that said. without failures, we would have nothing :thumbup: Always go for it I say :thumbup: ...

drewzero1 wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 03, 2023 6:19 pm

Print it in something flexible so the chimney and domes can wobble in and out of alignment as it trundles down the track

My kinda think

I think all three are parallel to the cab front. The chimney and front dome are definitely angled back slightly. I don't know about the rear dome. Compare Steve's drawing to the original picture. I think it's just an optical illusion, but no matter how it really was, this is just my interpretation ...

philipy wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 03, 2023 4:18 pm

I think all three are parallel to the cab front.

I agree, I tried both ways twice and parallel to the boiler is what looks closest to me.

dudeface wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 03, 2023 3:23 pm

The domes and chimney aren't crooked enough!

You're right, it should be more like this

Sir Clothem Cap wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:59 pm

in the bottom metal box in a ragleth for the throttle. It has one where there but whatever glue has failed as has the servo. I'm waiting for a new micro servo to replace it.

If you must glue it, then use epoxy after thoroughly cleaning the chassis and servo with something like isopropanol.

in the bottom metal box in a ragleth for the throttle. It has one where there but whatever glue has failed as has the servo. I'm waiting for a new micro servo to replace it. I found for that purpose use a "wing" servo and drill 2 holes and screw it in. Far easier to fit and replace. There are many ...

Sir Clothem Cap wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:48 pm

Thanks Steve, What glue is ideal for the job?

Either super glue or epoxy does the trick, but if you use too much of either, it's never coming out in one piece. Where is it being fitted and to what surfaces?

Never ceases to amaze me just how much work some people put in, to give totally amazing results, very nice

Sir Clothem Cap wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:10 pm

How do you attach a micro servo. Can I use glue?

You can and I have many times, but for replacements sake, it is better to make a bracket and screw it in.

Oh dear, I know the scale is a little out at the moment, but I am working on it, all be it, slowly If I ever get around to finishing it, well, we will see.

I have rotated the photo and added it to the post. it was hurting my neck as it was Nice loco when viewed horizontal

I can't justify the m/c as a purchase, but next time SWMBO asks what I want for Christmas/Birthday/etc....! The Joy is fairly inexpensive and works over bluetooth, the Maker 3 is much larger and not only cuts files, but you can print and cut from it (to a separate inkjet or laser printer) and then ...

Cheers Steve. Sketchup doesn't have a native SVG save/export option but a bit of digging and I've found an export plugin that appears to work on a quick test rectangle. :D I can't justify the m/c as a purchase, but next time SWMBO asks what I want for Christmas/Birthday/etc....! Quick question for ...

That looks great Steve, another useful tool for railway modelling. Thank you Peter, I am glad you like it. I could not justify the cost for railways alone, but the wife has the Cricut for cards, vinyl cutting etc, so it makes sense to make it a multi purpose machine, or at least that's my excuse, l...

That is veeery impressive Steve, you are tempting me now! :lol: I'm not sure that the amount of lining I do would justfy the cost. Is it much use for anything other than railway lining and lettering? How do you do the designs, is there special software? I use Tinkercad to do it and export it as an ...

Sir Clothem Cap wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 02, 2023 8:55 am

Wow, I'm missing a trick with the lining. I find using it on live steam is fine as the tanks don't get too hot

This is the last one I did. The whole thing is 3D printed, even the nameplates are 3D printed in resin and just painted.

We have the Circuit Joy and the Circuit Maker 3, both very capable machines. I have done lining for some of my locos with them, very useful indeed. I do have the steal them from the wife as they are both hers, lol.

Almost forgot, they make great paint masks too.

Hi Mark and welcome to the forum. I would suggest using a metal geared small servo for a whistle as they are less prone to breaking under heat and stress. As for fitting it, I have never done for a whistle so I will leave that to someone who knows the task better. In the meantime, this might help? h...

There might not be many entries, but it's still an extremely tough choice this time.