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Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Posted: Wed May 12, 2021 8:08 am
by Andrew
That's really looking good, well done... I'm quite tempted...
Andrew.
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Posted: Thu May 13, 2021 1:23 pm
by Jimmyb
Well the electronics are now in an tested, hopefully a short video to follow on my indoor test track (due to poor weather), a tight fit :
Due to perspective it does look like some of the wires touch the wheels etc, but I assure you they don't (but only just)
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Posted: Thu May 13, 2021 1:31 pm
by philipy
Looking good Jimmy.
My I ask why you chose to use a separate ESC rather than one of the Deltangs with it built into the receiver?
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Posted: Thu May 13, 2021 2:09 pm
by Lonsdaler
Jimmyb wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 1:23 pm
Well the electronics are now in an tested, hopefully a short video to follow on my indoor test track (due to poor weather), a tight fit :
A very tidy job compared to some of mine!
Looking forward to the video.
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Posted: Thu May 13, 2021 2:32 pm
by ge_rik
Lonsdaler wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 2:09 pm
Jimmyb wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 1:23 pm
Well the electronics are now in an tested, hopefully a short video to follow on my indoor test track (due to poor weather), a tight fit :
A very tidy job compared to some of mine!
Looking forward to the video.
You took the words out of my mouth - almost in that order as well. In my case substitute 'most' for 'some'
Rik
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Posted: Fri May 14, 2021 1:36 pm
by Jimmyb
So between the showers I managed to get out for a quick test run:
https://youtu.be/y5gclhbc448
Even with the weight added, it is quite light and is affected by any unevenness, nut still fun
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Posted: Fri May 14, 2021 2:03 pm
by Peter Butler
That looks great, and you have a wonderful garden setting for it too!
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Posted: Fri May 14, 2021 2:17 pm
by SimonWood
Really enjoyed following the build and it's great seeing it released into the wild! Looks superb.
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Posted: Fri May 14, 2021 3:56 pm
by Jimmyb
Many thanks for all the kind comments, on close inspection there are areas where I "could try harder" but it passes the 6 foot rule and I am happy with it
I have just updated my blog, for those wishing to see the full build:
http://www.tumble-down-falls.co.uk/ip-e ... g-railcar/
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Posted: Fri May 14, 2021 4:31 pm
by Lonsdaler
Thanks for detailing your build from start to commissioning run - something I think I am yet to do
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 2:31 am
by Old Man Aaron
philipy wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 1:31 pm
Looking good Jimmy.
My I ask why you chose to use a separate ESC rather than one of the Deltangs with it built into the receiver?
Unfortunately, they're no longer in production, and extremely hard to find, anymore.
Consequently, I'll be using the same Rx and ESC combo as Jimmy, in some coming projects; they appear very simple to set up.
Marvelous work, Jim. Must say the blog is really nicely done, too.
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 7:33 am
by ge_rik
Looks very much at home on the railway. I added weight to my Ford railbus with white metal seated figures but they were 1:19. Not sure if there are any suppliers of 1:20.3 seated white metal figures ....
Rik
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 8:21 am
by Jimmyb
philipy wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 1:31 pm
Looking good Jimmy.
My I ask why you chose to use a separate ESC rather than one of the Deltangs with it built into the receiver?
Philip, apologies I missed your question, but Aaron has answered it correctly, also with the Deltang there can be some fiddly soldering, one false slip and it is £60.00 gone, these are pre-wired, and plug and socket.