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APT POP TRAIN Kit (under design & construction)


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2 hours ago, pwr said:

Hmm a multiportion prototype. Does it divide en-route? I assume it tilts round the corners as well.

 

Paul R

 

Actually it was modelled after an advert that the Star Alliance posted when they were formed in 1997 they had whole page adverts in the major papers, with the pic below all along the bottom of the page. All I did was copy their idea, but it did take FIVE 777 kits to do it.

 

They really did paint some of their 767s and A330/340 in that six user scheme, but they were a lot shorter of course.

 

And ALL aircraft tilt round corners........... :D

 

 

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A bit of progress today.....

 

No springs and bearings yet, and a number of corrections on the frame.

 

Please remember this is a tech prototype and is a copy of the Hornby APT-P BT 11.

 

Regards

 

Paul.

 

I am also doing a higher detail version for PoP 2.

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Well it fits ok....

Need to correct some side details as its a little too thin.  The gap over the wheels is a little to wide, and the air springs are to small.

 

Nothing major.  Starting to look the part.

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Getting close now....

The gap above where the springs go needs moving a little to the left and a supporting bracket is needed to fit between the axel holder and the beam with the air springs on.  If its fitted at axel height you won't see it.

 

Ride height needs to be .5mm

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Shape is correct now and mounting bracket is fully supported.  Just need to add the bearings, springs now, and Tilt generator. Damper to add also. With these the new original Hornby BT11 is done. Pretty pleased with it.

 

Regards

 

Paul.

 

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2 hours ago, pwr said:

Just a thought Paul but would you not get a better model by printing the whole bogie?

 

Paul R

Hi Paul,

This bogie is for the extra coaches for the original model.  PoP 2 will have new one part bogies and far more detail.

 

I may do a full one to replace the original two part one, this is just a tech prototype.  Removing the old half is always an option, and it may end up that way.

 

Thanks for pointing this out. I should have said what the idea was.

 

Regards

 

Paul.

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1 hour ago, Michael Hodgson said:

The wheels on that bogie appear different. 

Possibly just deeper flanges on the Hornby end, and it probably doesn't matter if the diameter over the tread is identical.

Hi Mike,

The diameter is the same but the new Hornby wheels are not as deep.  Once connected to coaches at both ends, you cannot tell.  Cannot find any wheels to match the old, I have tried.

 

All very much, work in progress.

 

Regards

 

Paul.

 

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First prototype of an APT-P coach Lab 8 pilot is under construction.  Got a few things to change.  Painted part was a test section to get the shape right.

 

First time two parts mated up for test fit.

 

The upper window section is going to be printed face down, so will be very smooth.

 

Happy so far........

 

Paul.

 

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A bit if progress on prototype 1.

 

Things to change.

 

Window size.

Length of coach, needs 5mm adding.

Vents to indent.

Doors, step and slider detail to add.

Print windows panel face down to make totally smooth.

 

More to come.....

 

Paul.

 

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3 hours ago, ColinK said:

Have Hitatchi been in touch with you yet, asking if you can print some new underframes for their IET’s?

I hear that they are not all what they are cracked up to be quality wise...

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Hi All,

Just a quick question.

 

Who would be interested in the 00 model of PoP 2.   (Just an expression of interest) as its early days yet.   Lab 8 Pilot is making good progress, but still lots to do.

 

Hope everyone is ok.

 

Regards

 

Paul

 

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5 hours ago, apt-e said:

Hi All,

Just a quick question.

 

Who would be interested in the 00 model of PoP 2.   (Just an expression of interest) as its early days yet.   Lab 8 Pilot is making good progress, but still lots to do.

 

Hope everyone is ok.

 

Regards

 

Paul

 

 

Sorry Paul not for me.

 

But an N Gauge version could tempt my wallet open again ;););)

 

Cheers

 

Neal.

 

P.S. I will get started on my N Gauge POP 1 soon, promise.......

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