97xx Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I have a hankering to make a 9F, and fancy the DJH Crosti. I see it's labelled as 30" min radius, which I wasn't surprised by but put me off as I need 24". Then I spotted that pretty much all their models are 30" minimum. I've just built a Finecast Q1 compensated chassis that handles 21" without problem (so 24" is assured) so am now curious as to why the DJH are 30" minimum? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken.W Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 The Q1 I believe's just an 0-6-0 The problem with kits, of any make, is generally with longer wheelbase locos, and particularly with outside cylinder clearance on locos with front pony / bogie wheels - as the kits are all metal they just have to touch to cause a short. I've a DJH B16 which can negotiate 30", but half the front cylinder covers were removed 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
97xx Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Ken.W said: The problem with kits, of any make, is generally with longer wheelbase locos, and particularly with outside cylinder clearance on locos with front pony / bogie wheels - as the kits are all metal they just have to touch to cause a short. I've a DJH B16 which can negotiate 30", but half the front cylinder covers were removed Ah, good point re pony/bogies and cylinders. Mind you, maybe not such an issue on a 2-10-0 as the pony appears far enough forward? Has someone got one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grovenor Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 You will need to be a very competent builder to improve on the Hornby Crosti using a DJH kit. And the Horngy will manage your curve. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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