apt-e Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 (edited) Hi all, Nem pockets came today along with graham farish couplings. First the good news, nem pocket with new e1 frame works great and allows tight corners...... Bad news, they do not flex enough through the buffer beam and go out of line. Need a think on this one, but making progress. Regards Paul I think I might try design my own pocket which will allow more pivot for the coupling. Got an idea..............test time. Will add a post with the base pop1 n gauge running. Edited December 18, 2020 by apt-e 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Hi all, I've cracked it. Had to cheat a bit, please comment what you think of the solution. NEM pocket is part of the bogie. Video clip of it running in a while. Stay safe everyone. Regards Paul 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) Edited December 20, 2020 by apt-e 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo675 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Hi Paul, Depending upon point of view, all good engineering is the embodiment of the art of compromise. Gibbo. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jbqfc Posted December 20, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 20, 2020 looks good to me John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) Hi All, A very quick video of the latest prototype undergoing its very first powered running tests. www.apt-e.org/leadleykits/N Gauge/pop1/Test1.wmv Corrected the url, sorry. I am pleased to say, if the buffer beam work-around is ok with you good people, I can crack on getting the framework completed and get the model up for order...... Hope this video is a bit of Christmas cheer. GOD WE NEED SOME. Regards Paul Edited December 20, 2020 by apt-e 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo675 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 13 minutes ago, apt-e said: Hi All, A very quick video of the latest prototype undergoing its very first powered running tests. www.apt-e.org//leadleykits/N Gauge/pop1/Test1.wmv I am pleased to say, if the buffer beam work-around is ok with you good people, I can crack on getting the framework completed and get the model up for order...... Hope this video is a bit of Christmas cheer. GOD WE NEED SOME. Regards Paul Hi Paul, You may struggle with this, and I apologise should you do so, but here it is: Free your mind (crown chakra/corona) and the rest will follow !!! Gibbo. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Happy Christmas everyone. Added the first bulkhead today to the n gauge model. Slow but sure progress. Regards Paul. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Happy New Year everyone. All the best Paul. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 A bit of work on the bulkheads today, and a new version of the framework, not completed yet. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted January 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2021 The side frame as one unit will help certainly in the build . The N coupling is where 1:1 meets 1:148 and will always be a best fit solution - albeit an evolving one the NEM pocket as an adaptor allows from the ELSIE type head here through Dapol/ minitrains to the new magnet on the block! I look forward to progress and in time having one to trundle on the layout. thanks for all work and brain power done to date - also wishing you a better 2021. Robert 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 (edited) 55 minutes ago, Robert Shrives said: The side frame as one unit will help certainly in the build . The N coupling is where 1:1 meets 1:148 and will always be a best fit solution - albeit an evolving one the NEM pocket as an adaptor allows from the ELSIE type head here through Dapol/ minitrains to the new magnet on the block! I look forward to progress and in time having one to trundle on the layout. thanks for all work and brain power done to date - also wishing you a better 2021. Robert Thanks very much Robert. I always think about what I would like in a model. The nem pocket was really the only way to go, so hopefully everyone will be happy. The base on this version is prototype 23 lol. Everyone stay safe and I will post more updates when I can. Let's hope for a better 2021. Regards Paul. Edited January 2, 2021 by apt-e 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Hi all, Construction of hopefully the final prototype has started today. Here is pc4 being built. More to follow........... Stay safe. Regards Paul. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jbqfc Posted January 8, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 8, 2021 Now that do's look good John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 A bit more....... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 A very quick paint job to get the idea. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) A bit more work today. Window frames done and another coat of paint for Pc4 and the construction of Pc3 underway. I've got to finish the roof panels but that shouldn't be a problem. Lol, fingers crossed. With a bit of luck, nearly done.......... Regards Paul. Edited January 9, 2021 by apt-e 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiney Sheff Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 That looks good, will you let us know on here when they are available please. Bob 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I sure will Bob. Paul. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted January 9, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2021 Paul Really good looking work - wallet getting twitchy ! Robert 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calnefoxile Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Robert Shrives said: Paul Really good looking work - wallet getting twitchy ! Robert Yeah mine too. It’s looking really good Paul, actually getting quite excited. Regards Neal 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 (edited) Progress today. VIP added and ballast weights printing and being fitted. Roof panels tomorrow and underframe + any extra detail I think I can add. Paul. Edited January 12, 2021 by apt-e 2 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Roof panels being fitted, and underframe done. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted January 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 13, 2021 Progress indeed, almost ready to "rock and roll." Robert 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiney Sheff Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Looking good, lets hope your printer can cope with demand 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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