Well, I've made more progress on the weathering. Base is painted. Fuel tank is built and mounted. Air reservoirs are made, but s... moreWell, I've made more progress on the weathering. Base is painted. Fuel tank is built and mounted. Air reservoirs are made, but still need mounting.
Battery and RailPro are here. Still waiting on LED's.
Did Ryan comment if these new trucks (and couplings on driveshaft) would fit the 2-cyl. Shay?
Ryan said: "Yes, you can interchan... moreDid Ryan comment if these new trucks (and couplings on driveshaft) would fit the 2-cyl. Shay?
Ryan said: "Yes, you can interchange the two trucks between the models, or at least as far as I know you can. The mount and u joint size are all the same between the various styles of mich-cal 2 and 3 truck. However there could be some early ones that are different in line shaft/universal lengths, as there were at least two batches of both 2 and 3 cyl before the 28ton came about. YMMV."
In other words, someone needs to try it on an early Shay with bad trucks. But I can't see it being difficult to fix if the couplings and driveshafts are different, compared with the problems of making a new truck. less
Cut them apart through the tape with a razor knife. The side of the tape labeled 3M is a protective cover over the second side o... moreCut them apart through the tape with a razor knife. The side of the tape labeled 3M is a protective cover over the second side of double sided tape. It should peel off revealing sticky tape.
I know you mentioned you are not concerned about weight, and this is a much shorter trailer than my 30 footer, but I still cring... moreI know you mentioned you are not concerned about weight, and this is a much shorter trailer than my 30 footer, but I still cringe when I see all that heavy lumber framing! I pull with a mid-size SUV and my loaded weight is right around 5K. When I remodel I use plastics and aluminum to keep the weight down as much as possible. I envy your ability to use household construction techniques!
So it will be a bright stainless sink? You might be able to find an RV sink in black fiberglass to match the rest.
To keep this train related, you'll need to build a replica for your railroad less
Thanks Rex, yes that goes without saying but I was just wondering if there was a way to access the motor block without removing ... moreThanks Rex, yes that goes without saying but I was just wondering if there was a way to access the motor block without removing it from the engine, thanks for your reply, Bill
USA Trains seems to slap Colorado & Southern on lots of its 1/29th stock - and although I appreciate it is actually the same siz... moreUSA Trains seems to slap Colorado & Southern on lots of its 1/29th stock - and although I appreciate it is actually the same size as a Bachmann Big Hauler boxcar, the details are smaller and I think the 1:22.5 stuff is more realistic, and probably less expensive.
After some casual research (if anyone cares) I am starting to understand that the Colorado & Southern was a huge Class 1 (std gauge) carrier from 1898 to 1908, with a few narrow gauge subsidiaries.
From Wikipedia: The narrow gauge had four distinct lines: the Platte Canyon Line from Denver, Colorado to Como, Colorado, the Gunnison Line from Como to Gunnison, Colorado via Alpine Tunnel, Highline between Como and Leadville, Colorado, and the Clear Creek line from Denver to Silver Plume, Colorado.
Also from wikipedia: The Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railroad (later called the Denver, Leadville and Gunnison Railway) . . .
No wonder I am confused by all the 1/29th C&S boxcars! less
There may or may not be some sort of reaction on the physics of how electrons react to magnetism.
I haven't researched that part... moreThere may or may not be some sort of reaction on the physics of how electrons react to magnetism.
I haven't researched that part of battery function.
Inside a battery are two "anodes" where negative electrons jump across to the positive anode.
Over time, this causes the positive anode to erode, which is the most common reason batteries fail.
Lithium batteries have had the positive pole coated with Lithium to slow down the erosion process.
Wow. Thanks everyone for the feedback. The girls confirmed they could and would use it, which helps to justify the e... moreWow. Thanks everyone for the feedback. The girls confirmed they could and would use it, which helps to justify the expense. The local craft shop sells the CRICUT brand and offers classes in their use, so that makes the most sense. I think we'll get that mid-grade model unless I am directed to come to a different opinion!
Rooster said:
Bob Cope said:
Rooster is correct
Wow ....that is huge !!... moreRooster said:
Bob Cope said:
Rooster is correct
Wow ....that is huge !!
well , Bob is fair
Martin,
The Cytron is working well for me!
I noticed that the battery monitor I linked to is no longer available. So... moreMartin,
The Cytron is working well for me!
I noticed that the battery monitor I linked to is no longer available. So I ordered one of these:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S8QYDF8
I'll attach it to the diag mcu and should then be able to do all the calculations and display
the same info on the diag OLED display. Or I might add this display for more bling:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08TWJM746
Too much fun
Thanks Jim,
The roofing on all these buildings is 30lb mineral felt known in the 1 to 1 world as rolled roofing, comes in variou... moreThanks Jim,
The roofing on all these buildings is 30lb mineral felt known in the 1 to 1 world as rolled roofing, comes in various colors. It is not exactly scale appropriate but since thes large buildings will remain outdoors in all weather it should do a good job of protecting the structures.
Yes, the dormer roof is sloped back to the building ridge line.
well, the cloud did not let my post in. so, again:
from the back of my head, we had TWO challenges in one of the first ye... morewell, the cloud did not let my post in. so, again:
from the back of my head, we had TWO challenges in one of the first years.
i think, that was 2011.
edit: no, it was in 2010. one called new years challenge during the first two weeks of january, the other, called challenge 2, in feruary and/or march.
Jim Rowson said:
my $.02 though I'll admit I'm not sure if this works with the current ad networks.
For hobbies (and trai... moreJim Rowson said:
my $.02 though I'll admit I'm not sure if this works with the current ad networks.
For hobbies (and trains in particular) ads are actually useful content. It is good to know what's available to buy and where to buy it. It seems to me that advertisers would like to leverage the eyeballs where they are (LSC in this case) and present their ads in a place where the user is actively interested and ready to purchase.
So what makes sense to me is not to have random ads, or even personalized ads based on what I've seen elsewhere on the web, but instead to have very focused train ads in a spot where the user knows to find them when interested.
Maybe an ad page associated with each forum where ads associated with that topic are shown (scratchbuilding supplies in the model part of the forum, locomotives in the motive power part, etc.). Advertisers would be able to bid on ads that would show up on an ad-only page and/or on an ad shown on every page within that forum based on keywords, e... less
Todd Haskins said:
Todd Brody said:
Use three 2.7V, 6F caps in series. An example:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/112096523... moreTodd Haskins said:
Todd Brody said:
Use three 2.7V, 6F caps in series. An example:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/112096523616?hash=item1a19793560:g:EqIAAOSwaB5Xr-1D
So I would need to link them by soldering wires in line like a little battery pack? I'm not really an electronics type of guy but I have installed sound systems without releasing the magic smoke genie.
Whatever happened to the slick little battery packs that used to come with Phoenix systems? They lasted for years and worked well.
Yes, head to tail just like three AA batteries to make 4.5 volts, except this goes to 8.1 volts. Be sure to follow the link I provided for caveats and improvements.
The two Phoenix packs I have are not a NiCad but rather a NiMH and they seem to last forever. Both units still have original batteries in them and still take a charge.
That is one long cool Amtrak train Rooster. I like your cast of characters. I think it is fun to add some whimsy to... moreThat is one long cool Amtrak train Rooster. I like your cast of characters. I think it is fun to add some whimsy to the RR, we are actually running toy trains after all and you gotta have some fun right?
Is that the traveling Rooster from several years ago? He visited my RR in 2014 and caused some trouble. It's funny to see that old video and realize all the improvements to the RR since then.
On the West Coast if you have both shot you will be able to come North after Aug 9, but us Canadain still can't go south yet go ... moreOn the West Coast if you have both shot you will be able to come North after Aug 9, but us Canadain still can't go south yet go figure that out ????
Eric a little tip I read years ago for over tight screws in plastic.
Take your soldering iron place it on the head of offending ... moreEric a little tip I read years ago for over tight screws in plastic.
Take your soldering iron place it on the head of offending screw and allow it to warm a little, not warm enough to melt the plastic but slightly soften the bit in contact with the screw and the screw should turn easier.
Everyone interested.....
I have just been informed that GLX has had an Email address change...
... moreEveryone interested.....
I have just been informed that GLX has had an Email address change...
The new address is: [email protected]
Todd Brody said:
As I said, lithium poly batteries are getting really cheap. For the capacity, (7,500 mAH), this is proabl... moreTodd Brody said:
As I said, lithium poly batteries are getting really cheap. For the capacity, (7,500 mAH), this is proably about the best price Ive seen.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/353489860047?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D4e11c8fe247a4840a3c62f1b3c5dd6d5%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D333941337300%26itm%3D353489860047%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A5b680716-ecb2-11eb-b48e-0e30ba780d7c%7Cparentrq%3Ad9ea154117a0a4d34c298c76fff78350%7Ciid%3A1
Used? Yeah, I have some used Kleenex, but I'm probably NOT selling.
It IS a nice price, but I am so leery of signing on to any of this. less
Thanks for sharing. These fires bring the anxiety levels to the top of the chart for me. When we traveled West in th... moreThanks for sharing. These fires bring the anxiety levels to the top of the chart for me. When we traveled West in the Summer of 2017, they were the major topic of conversation. The current fire, the old fire of 20 years ago, the last fire, the conditions for the next fire. I know it is no different than floods and just something that you learn to live with. Have always felt floods were bad, but droughts were worse. Wish you guys the best, that live with this stuff.
