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Anglicised Stainz - nearly done

Post by ge_rik » Wed Mar 29, 2017 11:28 pm

Nearly finished Anglicising my LGB Starter Set Stainz loco. Still needs a bit more tweaking and titivation, but nearly there. Decided to give her a test run.


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Re: Anglicised Stainz - nearly done

Post by LNR » Thu Mar 30, 2017 12:38 am

Hard to believe you got all that gear into such a small loco Rik, and you can still see through the cab. It's certainly looks good and is very capable with that load on the drawbar. The Stainz seems to have a very good reputation for being bullet proof, have thought about one myself on a few occasions. Good to see you back at it again.
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Re: Anglicised Stainz - nearly done

Post by Lonsdaler » Thu Mar 30, 2017 9:09 am

That's a wicked camber on the curves, not to mention the gradient :shock: Or is it the camera angle :lol: Great to see you modelling again Rik.
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Post by ge_rik » Thu Mar 30, 2017 2:24 pm

BaBBLR wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2017 9:09 am That's a wicked camber on the curves, not to mention the gradient :shock: Or is it the camera angle :lol: Great to see you modelling again Rik.
No - it's shoddy camera work. Just plonked the camera down while the train was running its course. The train is a bit of a mish mash of stock as well - just what happened to be nearest the exit in the storage sidings.

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Post by ge_rik » Thu Mar 30, 2017 2:34 pm

LNR wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2017 12:38 am Hard to believe you got all that gear into such a small loco Rik, and you can still see through the cab. It's certainly looks good and is very capable with that load on the drawbar. The Stainz seems to have a very good reputation for being bullet proof, have thought about one myself on a few occasions. Good to see you back at it again.
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I designed the extensions to the side tanks so they would accommodate 18650 li-ions. I did consider putting the soundcard in the boiler in place of the LGB circuit board but then I wouldn't have had access to the trim pots controlling the volume and chuff tempo. It is sitting on the floor of the cab (sideways), so a higher angle shot would reveal it. I suppose I could remove the trim pots from the board and mount some elsewhere - just depends on how brave I'm feeling with the soldering iron.

A bit disappointed with the quality of the sound from the Dallee soundcard - but then I suppose it isn't the latest version. However, considering the cost when it was new you'd have thought they would have figured a way of increasing the tempo incrementally instead of in large 'steps'. Although the chuff is a bit synthy, it is somewhat better than the sandpaper rasp of the card which came with the loco.

You're right - the mechanism in the Stainz is very good quality and so she's a very smooth runner. Just trying to decide whether to keep or ditch the valve gear. In-frame valve gear would be more prototypical for a UK Loco.

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Re: Anglicised Stainz - nearly done

Post by Peter Butler » Thu Mar 30, 2017 2:57 pm

Nice looking loco Rik, useful additional stock item. Good detailing too.
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Post by jim@NAL » Thu Mar 30, 2017 10:14 pm

that's rather good you have an impressive railway too I enjoyed that video watched a few others too thank you for shareing

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Post by Lonsdaler » Fri Mar 31, 2017 10:11 am

ge_rik wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2017 2:24 pm
BaBBLR wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2017 9:09 am That's a wicked camber on the curves, not to mention the gradient :shock: Or is it the camera angle :lol: Great to see you modelling again Rik.
No - it's shoddy camera work. Just plonked the camera down while the train was running its course. The train is a bit of a mish mash of stock as well - just what happened to be nearest the exit in the storage sidings.

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Not shoddy Rik; you're experimenting with new cinematic techniques - you're an innovator!! :D
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Re: Anglicised Stainz - nearly done

Post by ge_rik » Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:21 am

BaBBLR wrote: Fri Mar 31, 2017 10:11 am
Not shoddy Rik; you're experimenting with new cinematic techniques - you're an innovator!! :D
Maybe I should change my name to Cecil B.....

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Post by ge_rik » Fri Mar 31, 2017 12:26 pm

Peter Butler wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2017 2:57 pm Nice looking loco Rik, useful additional stock item. Good detailing too.
Thanks Peter
Still got a bit more titivating to do but nearly there
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Re: Anglicised Stainz - nearly done

Post by ge_rik » Sat Apr 01, 2017 2:36 pm

Now more or less finished the titivating. I decided to remove the valve gear and she now looks more UKish. Mind you, from some angles she now has a passing resemblance to the Welshpool Beyer Peacocks - so maybe I should consider adding Walschaerts valve gear.....????!!
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Re: Anglicised Stainz - nearly done

Post by tom_tom_go » Sat Apr 01, 2017 6:12 pm

Well done Rik.

Sometimes I think I should go 45mm, more choice of locos!

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Re: Anglicised Stainz - nearly done

Post by Soar Valley Light » Thu Apr 06, 2017 8:25 pm

Very nice Rik.

It could be the lovechild of a W&L and Snowdon Mountain pairing! No matter what, it's a lovely job.

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Re: Anglicised Stainz - nearly done

Post by markoteal » Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:25 pm

Lovely loco Rik - yes Andrew, good spot - there is a bit of Snowden Mountain in there!
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Post by ge_rik » Mon Apr 10, 2017 12:41 pm

Thanks folks

She's now taken part in her first full running session



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Re: Anglicised Stainz - nearly done

Post by Peter Butler » Mon Apr 10, 2017 1:54 pm

Some lovely cameo scenes there Rik, it was a pleasure to watch and enjoy. It looks as though your garden is fighting back now everything is growing madly..... the railway is completely set into its own landscape... wonderful.
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Post by tom_tom_go » Mon Apr 10, 2017 2:45 pm

I love how with the Deltang you can run multiple locos all from one handset.

Where's the live steam in this video though Rik? ;)

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Post by markoteal » Mon Apr 10, 2017 3:31 pm

Great video Rik - making good use of that sunshine of the last few days!
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Post by ge_rik » Mon Apr 10, 2017 3:50 pm

Peter Butler wrote: Mon Apr 10, 2017 1:54 pm Some lovely cameo scenes there Rik, it was a pleasure to watch and enjoy. It looks as though your garden is fighting back now everything is growing madly..... the railway is completely set into its own landscape... wonderful.
Thanks Peter
Yes, took a good part of Saturday to 'tame' the garden - even so I missed some particularly agressive ivy which was growing across the track in the hidden section (between Beeston Market and the Copper Mine). Had to squirm under the baseboard to retrieve the loco it derailed.
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Re: Anglicised Stainz - nearly done

Post by ge_rik » Mon Apr 10, 2017 3:51 pm

tom_tom_go wrote: Mon Apr 10, 2017 2:45 pm I love how with the Deltang you can run multiple locos all from one handset.
Where's the live steam in this video though Rik? ;)
Twill feature in the next video. Not got around to fitting the LGB couplings yet.

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