class27 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Giles said: Ah, sorry - the video wasn't intended to prove endurance for a full day - we know that from the previous models working at exhibitions. The video was simply to show the traction engine operating under radio control, and yes, is therefore rather unspectacular. Possibly! But the model is quite spectacular What will be next??? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRS91 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 It needs a big heavy trailer to make it "chuff" now! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted June 10, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Giles said: Ah, sorry - the video wasn't intended to prove endurance for a full day - we know that from the previous models working at exhibitions. The video was simply to show the traction engine operating under radio control, and yes, is therefore rather unspectacular. I was joking just in case it wasn't clear! Quite aside from the mechanicals, the paint finish is superb as well. I am a massive fan of your light-grade sanding techniques, with the only downside that I am now churning out pretty much everything in polished finish! Edited June 10, 2019 by Hal Nail 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted June 10, 2019 Author Share Posted June 10, 2019 No problem! Incidentally, the finish is a slight variation on a theme. It wasn't really practical to use wet & dry on this, so it has all been done with a wipe or two of Duraglit, and then scrubbing with an old, soft tooth-brush. This gets into every nook and cranny, round all the spokes, and gives a nice worn finish..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium CF MRC Posted June 10, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) That little Aveling tractor - roller conversion is really impressive. I wonder whether a check chain between the steering chains would help to stop them snagging on the front wheels? The steering servo could be a lot slower - the steersman / driver would be like whirling Dervish to get the front axle turning that fast! Tim Edited June 10, 2019 by CF MRC 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 Ah - it was my wife's first time driving the thing... Although one can fit a servo-slow, it's perfectly easy just to operate the steering gently, with practice (as one really needs to with all the vehicles). Yes a check chain would stop them snagging. Given than the chain is being pulled through, I'm a teeny bit reluctant to add further load on to the very small servo though. We'll see. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Giles Posted August 9, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2019 And next up is a tipper..... I think I'm making this just to learn about the problems - I don't need a tipper lorry really.. The donor is a TK artic, chopped. I can use the cab and the front of the chassis, and needed to scratch build a new longer chassis to graft on. The tipper mechanism is powered by a little 6mm diameter gear motor, driving a M2 bearing mounted lead screw. This all occupies the space normally assigned to the drive motor, so a smaller, 8mm diameter gear motor has been substituted, and crammed in, and this drives the rear axle via a cardan shaft. It's been tested to make sure it works so far...... 1:43 Tipper by giles favell, on Flickr 5 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) I know the occasional lorry isn't to everyone's taste - but never mind! I have silver soldered the tipper body frame together, with the opening tail-gate. (MDF drop-sides and headboard timbers) The tail-gate should of course lock when down so that the load doesnt get spilt. In reality this is of course a manual operation, but for RC, this is going to have to be an automatic mechanical system. So...... the tailgate is held closed by a pair of pivoting latches, which are operated by a rod forward on the tipper frame. This terminates in a bell-crank, which, when lowered hits a block or plate, and forces the catches to rise and trap the tail-gate. It actually works as well..... 2019-08-17_07-04-12 by giles favell 2019-08-17_06-59-39 by giles favell, on Flickr Rc tipper by giles favell, on Flickr Edited August 18, 2019 by Giles 5 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Progress - the tipper body is complete and primed Rc TK Tipper 1:43 by giles favell, on Flickr 12 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greengiant Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 That is looking lovely Giles. Martin 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Vecchio Posted August 23, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 23, 2019 On 09/06/2019 at 18:37, Giles said: Aside from a little weathering, the traction engine is finished and working! (And it does....). Not perhaps the finest control, but to an extent that comes with the territory. It was an exercise to see if it was reasonably viable, and it is - although frankly a lathe is necessary for a couple of bits, and one needs gears - either making them one's self, or sourcing them. I've got a 400mAh battery under the canopy, which will last a day, but one would be struggling to get anything bigger without it being visible. 1:43 radio controlled Traction Engine. 7mm scale by giles favell, on Flickr Great stuff. I like that even the valve gear excentres are working. How long will it take to see a live steam version from you ? Vecchio, who is already happy when he makes some pantographs move.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted August 29, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 29, 2019 Just seen the side-on photo of the traction engine you posted elsewhere and it looks even more stunning. Having said that, bit of a short-cut not bothering to make the steering wheel operational? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 On 23/08/2019 at 13:09, Vecchio said: Great stuff. I like that even the valve gear excentres are working. How long will it take to see a live steam version from you ? Vecchio, who is already happy when he makes some pantographs move.... Nah.... I only do live steam when it can pull thirty or more people....! But thanks! I sort of enjoyed the challenge of building it! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Hal Nail said: Just seen the side-on photo of the traction engine you posted elsewhere and it looks even more stunning. Having said that, bit of a short-cut not bothering to make the steering wheel operational? I'm sure if you look closely, you'll see the driver's arm spinning the wheel frantically......! TE1 by giles favell, on Flickr 1:43 radio control traction engine By Giles by giles favell, on Flickr Edited August 29, 2019 by Giles 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
49395 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Incredible work Giles. This thread has inspired me to have a go at converting a vehicle or two, I’m wondering if you can give any suggestions on suitable transmitters for the deltang receivers? Thanks Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted August 30, 2019 Author Share Posted August 30, 2019 Hi Mike, For most of the vehicles I use the cheap E-Flite/ParkZone type DSM2 transmitters that pop up on Ebay from time to time. However, for things like the steam crane, or the Mechanical Horse where I needed to reverse the servo direction , I use a Jumper TS8, which is competetively priced, and programmable. I have been very happy with both types in their relevant usage! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Your paint finish, colouring and weathering is exquisite too; not to mention the mechanical and electrical witchcraft...delicious. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted August 30, 2019 Author Share Posted August 30, 2019 Hi Richard, Thanks! The traction engine was as simple as it gets....... Halfords black rattlecan, and a 2000 grit rub-down of what I could get to (which wasn't very much!) so I then progressively wiped over the whole lot with Duraglit, and scrubbed into all the spokes, nooks and crannies with a soft tooth-brush which polished it to what you see..... Ony a litttle rust and dirt was added after that.... Really very simple, but I recommend the tooth-brush! Copper pipe is done with Humbrol metalcote Gunmetal with a tad of copper in it, to give the dirty, heated copper colour, rather than the very bright copper you so ofen see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 5 minutes ago, Giles said: Hi Richard, Thanks! The traction engine was as simple as it gets....... Halfords black rattlecan, and a 2000 grit rub-down of what I could get to (which wasn't very much!) so I then progressively wiped over the whole lot with Duraglit, and scrubbed into all the spokes, nooks and crannies with a soft tooth-brush which polished it to what you see..... Ony a litttle rust and dirt was added after that.... Really very simple, but I recommend the tooth-brush! Copper pipe is done with Humbrol metalcote Gunmetal with a tad of copper in it, to give the dirty, heated copper colour, rather than the very bright copper you so ofen see. Simple is quite often best. It's beautiful. It looks hot and oily! How do you get rid of any white dusty deposits once the Duraglit dries? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted August 30, 2019 Author Share Posted August 30, 2019 (edited) With a thorough brushing, I don't really get any........ but any small bits a tissue would get. Single handed filming/operation isn't easy! Edited August 30, 2019 by Giles 7 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
49395 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Thanks for the advice Giles, I’m now waiting on loads of bits arriving so I can have a go at a lorry. I’ve also found a diecast dumper model which might have potential (it’s a bit like the one about 4 minutes into this video) Many thanks Mike 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 A slightly different project. One that will then need a standard gauge self-propelled crane to attach to then end of it.... 2019-09-05_08-30-51 by giles favell, on Flickr 2019-09-05_08-30-36 by giles favell, on Flickr 6 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 Work goes on a-pace, and the clam is complete and works. 4 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 I have this appalling habit of having ideas, and starting them and then getting diverted. Fortunately I do tend to pick them up again eventually..... About three years ago I bought 3 Austin 7s on EBay from China, as they were about a fiver each, and looked to have decent wheels - whereas the Oxford ones are based on clear plastic discs, which I couldn't cope with. The down side is that they're not glazed,nut that is dealable with..... of course the scheme was to motorise them, and I stripped one down and repainted it accordingly. I then got distracted.... At a recent show, Kevin from Up The Line showed me his Austin 7 of exactly the same make that he had almost finished converting, and that (plus an on-going experiment with front axles) spurred me on to do some work on mine. I'm using my favourite K20 gear motor, which is bulkier than the type that Kevin is using (I have one of that type in stock as well, but I don't get on with it so well) in conjunction with 0.3Mod bevel gears. The servo is the usual 1.7g type, which is still the smallest commonly available. I have yet to fit the charging socket, receiver and battery, which will fill the whole thing to the window line. Sadly the largest battery I will be able to fit is a 200mAh, which will limit it's availability. I've just about sorted a reliable front axle design, which may become available in different widths in the near future 8 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulleid101 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Great pioneering work.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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