C. Nelson said:LOL I know Im just busting your balls back. LOL
just yankin' the chain....
Victor Smith said:
Hi Timmy, in my Climax book there is a litho of a cross section showing how the gear lever moved the hi-low gearing, the Ozark kit is tight on interior space, I surmised that was why the kit was built that way, Ozark would have had to make their kit an 1-1/2" longer to fit it in that way. In the end it doesnt really matter which way its oriented, as long as your happy with it, thats all that counts. I also think your model came out terrific!God forbid I come down on anyone for non-prototypical building standards, I’m the worst offender of all you lot :lol:
That’s correct Victor. However, as I stated above, the engine component comes as a kit itself. One could build the engine component pretty much anyway they want.
I got the sides on and the boiler attached. Now its starting to look like something. So far I am hapy with the look. Next I have to work on the engine and some of the piping. Then the roof. Im thinking about using a coffee can for the roof. Just wait for the can to rust perfect.
Looking good, shawn… Looks like the boiler re-worked nicely…
coming along great Shawn. When you finish maybe we can work out a swap for those two flats you set your eye on. 
Coming along nicely
Thanks guys. After looking at the pictures I decided to take about 3/4 inch off the top. It looked a little too high. Made a big difference.
Hollywood maybe we can work something out.
Shawn said:Off the top of what? I'm so confused....
Thanks guys. After looking at the pictures I decided to take about 3/4 inch off the top. It looked a little too high. Made a big difference. Hollywood maybe we can work something out. :)
Steve Featherkile said:Im sorry Steve I thought I smelt something burning over here on the east coast. I guess it would be considered the cab. It was too high so I made it lower were the roof will eventually be. Does that help if not you will have to wait for the next picture.Shawn said:Off the top of what? I'm so confused....
Thanks guys. After looking at the pictures I decided to take about 3/4 inch off the top. It looked a little too high. Made a big difference. Hollywood maybe we can work something out. :)
Is it done yet?
Just a quick update:
I got the braces done for the roof and after a week of hunting around I found a perfect piece of rusty metal that i plan on using for the roof. I got it from an old hunting cabin that had collapsed years ago. I cant do anything else until I get some painting done but I have to wait till the wife goes to work or the weather gets warmer. (Shes highley allergic to chemical scents like air fresheners, paints etc…) Hopefully I can get the painting done mid week and then the roof can be secured and the little details added.
updates are worthless without pictures…
Looking good Shawn, but you know pics are worthless without updates.
Dave Marconi said:LOL you guys are killing me. :)
Looking good Shawn, but you know pics are worthless without updates. :) :)
I want to change the sides on the trucks and go with something more to the prototypes. Any ideas where I can get them.
this won’t help, but will post anyways…
Shawn,
Looks awesome!
Shawn, it’s looking good…
mutterin… boy needs more pic’s…
Andy Clarke said:Hush up ole' man ! Starting too look like something Shawn! :)
mutterin..... boy needs more pic's..... :)