oldknotty Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I am in need of two sets of 14 MM flange-less pin point wheels for my crane project . it has great difficulty going around my layout curves and i think if I replace the two inner sets with flange less wheels that may solve my problem ?? I have tried to grind down an extra set I had but The outer ring flew off into oblivion and the second set the center plastic bit that holds the axle melted ?? Soooo can any one offer any suggestions or where i Might find the flange less wheels please :-0 Thanks martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted September 20, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2010 This thought of mine might be totally wrong. but how does your crane behave without wheels in the two centre axleboxes? Could you glue a few 14mm discs in? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Might it be possible to use 12mm or similar wheels in the centre pair of axleboxes? A similar bodge has been used in the centre axles of various R-T-R steam locos in the UK in the past. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Hornby use Flangeless Wheels on their Pacifics Cartazzi trucks perhaps they are available as spares ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldknotty Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 Thanks guys as always you all come thru :-) martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Wintle Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I think the Bachmann Thomas series 6-wheel coaches (Emily's coaches) use a flangeless centre axle. I should have one lying around at home. If I can find it you are welcome to it. Edit: I see you need two sets - I'm sure I only have the one (but you are still welcome to it). Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 How about a set of plastic wheels with the flanges sanded off ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhall Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I used Roxey inside frame compensation units on all 4 axles of my booths crane. Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I have seen some old tender drives that had a dummy set of middle wheels these didn't rotate and had the bottom part of the flange off. From the side they look like flanged wheels but they don't quite touch the track. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenser Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I hadexactly the same problem with exactly the same project (modification of Dapol crane kit to correct rigid 8 wheel) I'm afraid I ended up using the Dapol wheels (plastic on steel axle), and removing the flanges on the centre two with a sharp craft knife. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 East Kent Models list Hornby Brittania/ Clan unflanged pony wheels @ £2.50 each plus postage. I presume these are 14mm and spoked wheels ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 How about making two bogie's for the crane, nothing special just two plasticard box's with bearings in them. OzzyO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 How about making two bogie's for the crane, nothing special just two plasticard box's with bearings in them. OzzyO. Could do the tramcar method the pivot point could be above the outer axles of the twin bogies. Possibly less obvious that they move having quite large frames on the crane. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldknotty Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 Thanks for all the advice guys I have got a few good ideas from you al so i am off to give them a shot :-) martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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