More time was taken then planed for this small update and more work is due on it. First was adding the long linkage bar (brown styrene rod) for the right side of the spring assembly back to the cabin. This was not originally in my plans so going back and drilling holes in the boiler support frames for the styrene rod to pass through was a little tedious.
On the left rear section a large pipe needs to be added. So used a piece of 5/32 styrene tube and carefully heated sections of it with a lighter and bent to shape. After shaping went back over it sanding any distorted areas from the heat / bend.
This will be it’s position on the train.
Still some mount brackets to add to the pipe and cut off the proper length on the back but the basis is complete. After completion of the pipe will add a wheel valve and shaft on the side of the frame where the pipe originates from.
I know it was short but that’s it for tonight. Thanks for looking [B]
BILL, CLAY, GUNEY - Thanks guys for the comments they are very appreciated [B]
Tonight’s work was on the valve , shaft and linkage for it. Once again used some modified parts from the spare parts box, wire, and assorted styrene. Looking at some of these pics seems theirs still some sanding dust so just look past that for now and it will be cleaned off for the next go around of pics.
Close up of the left side. Can see the added PE, the strip styrene and hex nuts. You may also notice the seam line or “gap” on the left, bottom of the picture by the hand wheel, from my references I believe this gap is suppose to be there but it sure bothers the heck out of me and I am tempted to fill it?
Close up right side shows the styrene linkage arm and the added chains.
WOW! Have not checked in on this one for a while. When I saw the last update i went back to look at all the one I missed and just WOW! And I vote for the zig zag pattern.
OK Rod as I’ve asked this to some on here i thought i really needed to ask you[:D] ."do you find it helpful that being TOTALY insane help’s your ability to work on kits AHAHAHA. really awesome work Rob[Y][Y][:D[[]
Did I ever tell you that you are one real sick man? Those PE stuff you are doing is absolutely killer! Glad I get to follow this and learn from you my old friend!
Taken a break from the small stuff turned my attention to the tender.
This is all built straight from the box with the exception of the wiring for the lights on the rear and the added handles. Only thing left to put on it is the ring that connects the tender to the engine, the wood rails that go on top of the open section of the car, and the airlines on the rear. All with the exception of the airlines will be added after paint.
Does anyone have or able to direct me in the correct place to look for detailed pics of the tender? Thinking of adding the undercarriage linkage, brakes, and airlines, etc. Would also like to see if there is anything else that could be added to the body of the tender. Have not been able to really find anything though [:‘(] Do know that this tender is a “K4 T30 Steifrahmentender”. From my research there were 15 planed and 14 built variants of this tender with 5 being used during the war: 2’2’ T26, 2’2’ T30, K4 T30, 3’2’ T16, and 2’2’ T13.
Here is a sneak peak of things to come
Already going to be difficult to find a place to put this thing and still have 7 more cars to add. Will have to build a special shelf for it that runs the length of the wall [:|] This is a peak at a futer problem.
The Trumpeter kits and Dragon kits don’t quit line up correctly with each other. Will modify the parts of the Dragon kits for the cars that will be connected to the engine and tender…I hope.
Great Stuff, Rob[Y]
It is a shame the Trumpeter and Dragon buffers don’t line up…which is correct ?
In any case, that is a must fix as it is critical to the European coupling system. The buffers are supposed to be the same width as the gauge of the track, from my understanding. I know you will figure something out.
You have probably seen this picture already, but in case you have not, here it is , Tandem 52s.
keep up the great work, man !
No progress was made during the week, this thing called work kept getting in the way but the good news is its the weekend ! Some even better news, yesterday the UPS man dropped me a package.
AHHH…my new paint booth. Spent the night setting it up, just have to run the exhaust out the window and then will be back in action [:D]
“Peacemaker” …thats a good name for it …keeps the wife happyby her not havin to smell them paint fumes . By the way that thing has enough aluminum in it to remind of another “Peacemaker” …
