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Just a satin paint job would transform RH engines.

Cool, thanks for that, I can press on now

Hi Guys,

Is anybody out there in loco land able to send me a picture of a RH loco with the roof panel removed, the panel that is held on with sticky foam pads. I want to see what the basic roof looks like with this panel removed.

Thanks,

Rob.

"besides I'd probably win  "

That's an odd position to take?

Your on !!!

A race it is  :D  :D  :D  :D

I'll set mine to 100% throttle (it's only on 35% now) and we'll let them rip !! Something like 3 times round a given track

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyS5u6cy ... e=youtu.be

New Flash video !!!
Enjoy
Rob.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyS5u6cy ... e=youtu.be

New Flash video !!!
Enjoy
Rob.

Hello, I based Flash on Li-po because they have high capacity/discharge/low weight. But, they also make small NIMH. As long as you can get a NIMH pack to fit, be light enough and be at the correct voltage for your ESC, that will be fine. My system at 2200amps will last for hours. I think the voltage...

My personal Flash was born today.
O my, you're going to LOVE it !!!!!!!!
The performance can be HUGE !
It's as good as the test bed, but better because it stays on the bends at a modest speed.

 :D  :P

Hi,

It will come with 32 or 45mm stainless steel wheels on the standard Swift Sixteen brass tube bush in the back to back. There is noting stopping you fitting standard bearings or even ball races !

http://www.swiftsixteen.com/productDeta ... oductID=86

The first Flash body and hoop a have come out the moulds now, pictures on the site
Chassis to come tomorrow along with pictures of the lipo strap.
Thanks,
Rob.

If your running 45mm, I know the IP wheels have problems on 45mm. All my early kits used IP wheels and people were having problems with them on 45mm. To fix the problem, they were fitting plastic card packers behind the wheels. I no longer use IP wheels.

Sounds like a flange/back to back problem ?

No, you are right, it's a locomotive / engine. If it isn't a train, then neither is a single unit railcar...... :lol: As usual, there's a prototype for everything, even if it wasn't ng. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Schienenzeppelin_Steilrampe.jpg .....or the US contribution, the stealth railca...

Hello,

I will include instructions on the site plus a shopping list and where to buy. There is plenty of room for everything

No, you are right, it's a locomotive / engine.

Hi Guys, I'm hoping to have this new fan powered loco finished by next weekend. I can't wait, the testbed is such a scream to drive !!!!! All the main carving was finished today. It is now in auto grade filler primer ready for it's first finished flat coat before moulding. http://www.swiftsixteen.co...

Hello Guys,

I thought you maybe interested in two of my new products?

http://www.swiftsixteen.com/productDeta ... oductID=88
http://www.swiftsixteen.com/productDeta ... oductID=91

Thanks,

Rob.

To be honest, I have no idea, it's just a standard 4 wheel van. I'd be surprised if it couldn't handle anything you could pull it around. We are using some really nice stainless steel wheels now with very good rounded flanges. The 45mm flanges are larger to handle LGB track. This should help greatly...

I would carry on with the build.  Those in the know may find themselves scratching their heads trying to work out what is wrong with the coach. I put a video of my swift sixteen low loader bogie wagons into this forum and no-one noticed all the bogie sides were upside down.  Well, they didn't notic...