CME and Bottlewasher Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Looking charming, keep up the good work with continous improvement and quality control. Atvb CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) DCC sound testing video. This uses the latest body mouldings on an older chassis Nikki has been playing with. We've got a few minor alterations to make on the sound baffle, but we're almost there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BSXCSWYu5I&t Edited July 1, 2018 by The Nth Degree 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 Another more basic video with one of the many horn options. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgood Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Looking good, but the starter motor seems to be getting ideas above his station! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Looking (and sounding) great Steve! Cannot wait for the little beast to arrive!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 We did our first endurance and fault finding test today on an outdoor layout of 42 metres in length. It did a scale 220km without fault. Even though this was an outdoor layout with a sprinkling of bird droppings and tree sap the built-in capacitor meant it kept on running without fault. The next test will be of a production model and we'll run it until it breaks - if it breaks! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 Looking (and sounding) great Steve! Cannot wait for the little beast to arrive!! I must say, Paul Chetter has done an outstanding job on the sound. We've had Ruston drivers saying how realistic it is. That's the biggest endorsement you can get. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted July 5, 2018 Author Share Posted July 5, 2018 This is a very brief video of the test train we were hauling around today. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 This is a very brief video of the test train we were hauling around today. Hi Steve I'm wondering why so short a video and in revese. Looks like a good track layout for an extened endurance run; building confidence. Norman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted July 5, 2018 Author Share Posted July 5, 2018 Hello Norman, the video was not to show the testing as that would be hours long, it was just to show the test train. I have lots of clips but nothing lengthy as that was not the purpose of the day. I will be there to take a full lap video on the final production model test. One lap is over 8 minutes long at scale speed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauliebanger Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I must say, Paul Chetter has done an outstanding job on the sound. We've had Ruston drivers saying how realistic it is. That's the biggest endorsement you can get. Steve, Thank you for the complement, I'm very pleased with the way it has turned out. Remember that the latest version of the sound project, which you do not yet have, includes several enhanced sound features so will be even more realistic. Best regards, Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted July 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2018 The Ruston is looking just fantastic and is clearly going to be well worth the wait! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Remember that the latest version of the sound project, which you do not yet have, includes several enhanced sound features so will be even more realistic. Based on the one that used to be at Chard Junction, which function key will be Frank yelling "come on you b###tard, start...."? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauliebanger Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 F key 99 would be the most appropriate, I think. Best regards, Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 This little chap is going to be worth the wait! Every glimpse makes it more and tantalising We are all behind you Steve, keep up the good work!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 Thank you all. It's quite frustrating at times waiting for parts to arrive, but exciting too. In two to three weeks all the injection moulded parts should arrive for finishing. Approx two week after that all the machines parts should be ready, along with most of the electronics. Approx a couple weeks after that the die-cast parts will have arrived. We're assembling in sub-assemblies so there shouldn't be much of a delay from final parts deliveries to a deliverable model. Telford is probably unrealistic for anything other than fully finished samples, but Hornby's Great Electric Train Show is very likely. All reservations will be honoured first, of course. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Hi Steve, Just wondering whether there has been any further progress with regard to the Ruston? David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 Hello David, yes, progress is being made all the time. I don't have much time to post about it and the progress is sometimes very small or not very interesting. New samples from the injection moulder have arrived, a new die-caster has been sourced and samples 'should' be here in time for Telford. The machined parts supplier has come up with a machine tool small enough to create knurls on the axles to prevent the possibility of slippage (has not been evident, but is theoretically possible). The new electronics factory have provided samples of new interface boards and capacitor boards with solder joins that stick! Testing the printed lining will start soon, along with building the jigs for fixing the badges. Packaging supplier being sent updated artwork after Telford. Individually these are not worth talking about, but together as above and you can see it's been busy. That's not counting the work on the 22, research on the following model and also further technical investigations into Z gauge. Plus, organising a demo of the precision injection moulding machine we hope to purchase as soon as funds allow. It's coming together, but everything seems like it's moving along in treacle with lead boots! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 (edited) Hello David, yes, progress is being made all the time. I don't have much time to post about it and the progress is sometimes very small or not very interesting. New samples from the injection moulder have arrived, a new die-caster has been sourced and samples 'should' be here in time for Telford. The machined parts supplier has come up with a machine tool small enough to create knurls on the axles to prevent the possibility of slippage (has not been evident, but is theoretically possible). The new electronics factory have provided samples of new interface boards and capacitor boards with solder joins that stick! Testing the printed lining will start soon, along with building the jigs for fixing the badges. Packaging supplier being sent updated artwork after Telford. Individually these are not worth talking about, but together as above and you can see it's been busy. That's not counting the work on the 22, research on the following model and also further technical investigations into Z gauge. Plus, organising a demo of the precision injection moulding machine we hope to purchase as soon as funds allow. It's coming together, but everything seems like it's moving along in treacle with lead boots! Hi Steve, Thank you for taking the time to reply, that is excellent news. It is great to hear that things are moving forward; don't worry about the pace I am in no doubt that this one will be definitely worth the wait!! Also allows time for people ona very strict budget such as myself to get the necessary funds together! I know you've got a lot on with your other projects too so thanks agai for the update. Apologies for pestering you, I didn't want it to seem like I was badgering/chasing at all, as I said, I am in no rush and know the finished product you will deliver will be of the highest quality. Keep up the good work and all the best with all your projects! David Edited August 28, 2018 by south_tyne 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Well it's all gone quiet over here! Hoping the Ruston will appear during 2019 - looking forward to seeing the latest updates when Steve is in a position to share more 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 It is Chinese New Year on February 5th, so chances are nothing is coming out of the smaller factories in China at least until March. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Really looking forward to this lovely little loco being released I'm sure they'll sell well :) 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted February 4, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4, 2019 11 minutes ago, hartleymartin said: It is Chinese New Year on February 5th, so chances are nothing is coming out of the smaller factories in China at least until March. Year of the Pig. Hope that will not be reflected in the quality of Chinese output this year. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Aren't these still being made in the UK though as originally planned? 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Sorry, I had assumed that they were being made in China at the same sort of place that Minerva and Dapol have been using for their O gauge lines. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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