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Missys Q1 Chop Shop Part III


-missy-

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Hello :)

 

My attention has now turned to the tender. There are 2 things that I want to do with it which are 1. Change the motor to something better, and 2. Change the wheels to 2mm standards.

 

As nothing really exists for the tender wheels I thought that this was an ideal oppertunity to have a go at machining some N Gauge wheels to 2mm SA standards so armed with a drawing of the wheels and my little lathe I managed the following..

 

BEFORE...

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AFTER...

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Its kinda cool that they seemed to have worked out ok as its another thing I know I can do, although I really must sort out some decent tools for my lathe to cut brass as the ones I have now are rubbish! Before I blacken them I really would like to add a bit of detail to the face of the wheels but to do that I have to get my hands on a dividing head for my milling machine.

 

So now I have a basic frame for the tender..

 

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And finally this one shows the difference between an untouched tender chassis and the one after I got my hands on it!

 

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Missy :)

 

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Good stuff - what lathe have you got? I've got a Colchester which is a little on the large side for what you do! I wouldn't be in too much of a hurry to chuck your lathe tools away - if they are HSS it might be just a case of grinding different angles on them. The top rake etc. used on brass is totally different to that used on steel, for instance.Usually you have a different set of tools for ferrous and non ferrous metals (sorry if you know all of this already.) Also have you thought about a rotary table for the mill? Much more versatile and you can do most dividing jobs adequately well on them.

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Hi M

 

Coming on nicely, can take the chuck to club wed not many people going to be there thou, or if your in a hurry you will have to call round.

 

Mark :)

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There really is no stopping you is there Missy? Having seen all the different methods, skills and technologies that you're using in your modelling, I'm utterly impressed. In terms of your proactiveness (is that a word?) in 2mm you're surely up there with the likes of Stephen Harris.

 

What sort of gear ration does the Dapol model have? I've always admired it but I can't see me ever having a reason to need one.

 

Pix

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Good stuff - what lathe have you got? I've got a Colchester which is a little on the large side for what you do! I wouldn't be in too much of a hurry to chuck your lathe tools away - if they are HSS it might be just a case of grinding different angles on them. The top rake etc. used on brass is totally different to that used on steel, for instance.Usually you have a different set of tools for ferrous and non ferrous metals (sorry if you know all of this already.) Also have you thought about a rotary table for the mill? Much more versatile and you can do most dividing jobs adequately well on them.

 

Hello Phil :)

 

Thank you. I have a SIEG C0 Lathe from Axminster tools. It does me fine and is plenty big enough for the stuff I do. At the moment I only have a small parting off tool (which weirdly I use for all sorts) and a SCL106 Tipped Tool from Chronos. The problem with the tipped tool is that all the inserts I have found for it (CCMT type) are for machining either Cast Iron, Steel, or Stainless Steel! I dont have access at the moment to a bench grinder so I cannot really grind any tools really.

 

Hi M

 

Coming on nicely, can take the chuck to club wed not many people going to be there thou, or if your in a hurry you will have to call round.

 

Mark :)

 

Hi Mark :)

 

I will pick it up Wednesday if thats ok. Thank you :)

 

There really is no stopping you is there Missy? Having seen all the different methods, skills and technologies that you're using in your modelling, I'm utterly impressed. In terms of your proactiveness (is that a word?) in 2mm you're surely up there with the likes of Stephen Harris.

 

What sort of gear ration does the Dapol model have? I've always admired it but I can't see me ever having a reason to need one.

 

Pix

 

Hello Pix :)

 

WOW! That is praise indeed, thank you. I dont think you can compare me to Stephen though, although he is one of my modelling idols. As far as the grear ratio goes Im afraid I dont know. I do remember 'Dapol Dave' telling me a while ago its around 40:1.

 

Very impressive B)

 

I would recommend getting a rotary table for your mill - it opens up a whole new world of possibilities. I've got one of these:

http://www.rdgtools....23a12220#a12220

Which is very good for the money, depending on how big your mill is.

 

That is just about the right size for a Sieg X2.

 

Hi Pugsley :)

 

Thanks for the link. The plan is to get a rotary table sometime but to be honest I cant really convince myself its worth spending that much money on one right now. I have a Proxxon Mill which is brilliant so a 3" one would be more than enough.

 

As Pixie says - you seem to be adept at whatever you turn your hand to Missy. Very impressed :)

 

Hello Southernboy :)

 

Thank you. Hopefully I am giving some people a bit of insperation to give things a go. The key for me is having the enthusiasm to do it.

 

Missy :D

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