Yep,
We each got a 16’ scale car based on our specified scale. That way we were modling in the same frame of reference. If not my car (1:20.3) would be way shorter than one in 1:32 in scale feet.
Hi
I just followed the well written instructions from Dave and set the bolster back 2 “real” inches like the instructions said for 1:20.3. I did have two boards left over. I only used the wood in the kit. Not sure why the difference in appearance.
Sometimes " G " scale gets real confusing. My good logging buddy, a big HO modeler, is always on me because I model the Little River RR ,a real standard gauge RR, in Fn3 (1:20.3) constantly pointing out that what I have modeled is really a narrow gauge RR. Whewwwww.
Tom
Tom Grabenstein said:
Hi
I just followed the well written instructions from Dave and set the bolster back 2 “real” inches like the instructions said for 1:20.3. I did have two boards left over. I only used the wood in the kit. Not sure why the difference in appearance.
Tom
If you are modeling in 1:20.3, your car should be ~9.5" long. Mine, in 1:24 is 8" long.
I also saw the instructions and noted the difference in mounting the trucks and that’s what spurred my original comment.
Tom,
I believe G stands for “General” scale as in it is a general category where everything that doesn’t fit some where else goes.
That is pretty incredible that Dave sent out kits in the various different scales…and for free. That was a time intensive effort. What a good guy!! Thank you David
doc Tom
Nuts n’ Bolts
If the “contraption” was going to hold a raging bear the old wooden baggage car needed reinforcing. The shop did not have the riveting machines becoming the rage in iron work in the early 20th century.
Heck they didn’t even have a “pin nailer” (not invented yet).
So to hang and place the iron sheathing and roof the make do guys in the shops resorted to their old tried and true method of nuts and bolts to attach the iron that would contain “a big ole b’ar.”
It’s taking me a long time to get through reading all this, Doc. Sorry. I’m on very slow dialup, so I’m only on Page 2 right now. Loving the story so far, and I’m in love with Shawn’s little cub. Too cute. A sad story, but you can see the devotion on Shawn’s face. Looks to me as though he’s in the right occupation! I add my thanks for looking after the little guys, Shawn.
Now back to my reading…
Outstanding ! Love the Rust.
Are you finished??? Will it really catch a BAAR ?? I want to see it work !
Todd Haskins said:
Outstanding ! Love the Rust.
Are you finished??? Will it really catch a BAAR ?? I want to see it work !
Thanks Todd.
No not finished yet. Still need to put in the triggering mechanism and the machinery that drops the trap door. Also need to do some tests on some tame critters before going after the monster B’AR.
Tom
John Le Forestier said:
It’s taking me a long time to get through reading all this, Doc. Sorry. I’m on very slow dialup, so I’m only on Page 2 right now. Loving the story so far, and I’m in love with Shawn’s little cub. Too cute. A sad story, but you can see the devotion on Shawn’s face. Looks to me as though he’s in the right occupation! I add my thanks for looking after the little guys, Shawn.
Now back to my reading…
Thanks John. As you can see it is really a Tall Tale…but I have enjoyed pitching it.
Tom
After posting the previous post, page five here came back to me, so although I haven’t yet read pages 3 & 4, I have been granted a nice sneak preview of the B’ar ketchin car.
From you, Doc, I had been expecting some fine modeling, and this car is certainly no disappointment! I love both the design and the execution, which will fit in very nicely with the rest of your Little River Railroad.
I very much admire what I see here! You’ve very successfully blended the whimsical, the prototypical, and the ‘might have been’. Way to go! Very, very, cool indeed.
…All caught up at last, and totally impressed, just as I anticipated. Cheers!
Well done Doc, That is so cool.
That is coming along really well! It looks like it should hold a Ba’r or Two and even be heavy enough so the beasts will not upset the apple cart with their struggles to escape! I love the weathering…It really looks the part!
I can’t wait to see this in action 
Doc,
Very nice the bolts on the iron cladding are spot on. They look great.
Doc, You have really put believability into this contraption . Great build
Very cool! Love how it became an iron clad. That really completes the look. I really like the addition of the skids too. I had to go back to page 3 to see if they were there then, or if you added them right at the end. Just makes the cage seem more rugged. Great job!
Thanks Gents. I really appreciate how Dave Taylor figured out a way to let our imaginations run wild with this build. There have been some very interesting projects under way …and all of them are quite different. The whole ride has been a lot of fun. I am thankful for the chance to participate.
Tom
Pull the Trigger
The shop guys are borrowing a page from the old pioneer’s story to construct the triggering mechanism of “the contraption.” The “dead fall” bear trap of old had this trigger to drop the logs on the captured bear.
Using old rail road parts and iron the fella’s constructed the trigger of this new b’ar ketchin’ contraption…
Through a series of rods and levers it will set in motion the closing of a 1000 pound gate of rail and track ties that will trap the errant bruin in this most impenetrable of cages.
