Large Scale Central

PNG Drop Bottom Gondola

Modeling Rolling stock
#21

Easy enough, Bruce. I had to lop about 1/8" or a bit more off the end of the rod, and the new handles slipped right on. I already had the old pawl mounted, and didnt want to pry it off, so I left it.

(http://zbd.com/photos/OnePoint20/DropBottoms/NewHardware.jpg)

Now to do the other 11 car ends…

#22

The lag bolts look much more believable.

#23

Finally finished them. I think they’re ready for delivery!

(http://www.jbrr.com/Pics/RollingStock/PNG_DropBottom/P1020222.JPG)

(http://www.jbrr.com/Pics/RollingStock/PNG_DropBottom/P1020217.JPG)

#24

Hmmmmmmmmm, Chandler Car & Foundry…has a nice ring to it…:wink:

#25

Beautiful!

#26

And now we know where they’re going :slight_smile: Super job Bruce. Doug will love them.

#27

Anyone know if anybody makes lag screws in the #0, #1 or #2 sizes out of steel instead of brass? I occasionally, well, ok, about 1/3 of the time, break them off while putting them in. Steel would be better, for me at least.

#28

Hehe. I’ve got one head stuck in the nut driver. BUT, that’s the only one that I broke. :wink: I’ve since gone to drilling a bit larger hole. I haven’t found anything but the brass ones on Micro Mark.

#29

Yea, I did that, too. Broke it off right at the head, and it torqued in the nut driver. Had to drill a hole in it and use a dental pick to get the pieces out.

#30

Try Micro Fasteners their on the WEB and listed in GR.

Paul

#31

OK, I just check them out and NO they do not have HEX head Lags period! I wonder if Tacoma Screw has them, I’ll check the next time I’m near their store here in Bremerton.

Paul
Keep running, that is locos!

#32

And Bruce they are beautyful cars. To bad I could not have them, you aee I’m a clutz!! And I would break them.

Paul

#33
Bob McCown said:
Anyone know if anybody makes lag screws in the #0, #1 or #2 sizes out of steel instead of brass? I occasionally, well, ok, about 1/3 of the time, break them off while putting them in. Steel would be better, for me at least.
And I thought I was known as "Mr. One Turn Past Shear"
#34
Jon Radder said:
And I thought I was known as "Mr. One Turn Past Shear"
Its a major past-time for me. I often use oak or maple for car frames (since thats what I have the most of in the wood rack currently), and occasionally I don't drill the pilot hole 1) deep enough 2) big enough 3) enough.
#35
Bob McCown said:
Jon Radder said:
And I thought I was known as "Mr. One Turn Past Shear"
Its a major past-time for me. I often use oak or maple for car frames (since thats what I have the most of in the wood rack currently), and occasionally I don't drill the pilot hole 1) deep enough 2) big enough 3) enough.
Maybe you should cut back on your spinach consumption............;)
#36

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#37

When ever i use brass screws i always use a stainless screw to cut the threads into the wood and then install the brass screws. It takes a little longer but you dont brake screws.

#38

I guess those freakish forearms aren’t the only side effect of spinach addiction.