Accucraft 7/8ths Ragleth 'Baldrig'

[kandnwlr]

I am using this guide for soft soldering:

http://www.steves-workshop.co.uk/tips/s ... gindex.htm

Thanks very much for the link.

[tom_tom_go]

Dome and boiler bands now painted:




I think the body will go nicely with the red boiler bands once lined with red.

[tom_tom_go]

Time for R/C:



As I have replaced the regulator for one of TTD versions it should not take much effort to move it so the micro servo should be sufficient.  Hopefully, I can get away with just using servo tape to attach the servo to the side of the frame.

I will drill a hole through the foot plate and modify the existing Accucraft regulator handle to take a linkage rod connector.  

Giving Ripmax a go this time servo wise as this was cheaper than the Hitec equivalent and even has metal gears.

Safety valve bonnet on order from DJB as well.

[Chris Cairns]

This is progressing well Tom.

Chris Cairns

[tom_tom_go]

Progressing with the body kit although I am still trying to perfect my soldering skills:








The mini blow torch I bought does not get the solder hot enough and cuts out so I have gone back to the larger Go-Gas torch although having to be careful not to get everything too hot.

Having a wet rag to hand to cool parts after soldering seems to help.

[tom_tom_go]

I think I am finally happy with all the R/C gear.

The charge socket is flat against the body so you cannot see it:



The regulator servo along with the receiver, battery pack and on/off/charge switch is all hidden below (took a while to figure out the positioning of components, however, nothing touches the loco body and it's been fine during testing with no loss of signal/overheating:

[St.Michael]

Thank you for your photoseries. I find it most interesting (and tempting)