Hawk Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 For more years than I care to think about I have been toiling away on an electric engine in 0-scale. More precise, 1/45 scale, 22,2mm gauge. Those metricheads among you might have deducted that the prototype is meter-gauge. This is the lates image: Almost finished, only minor details remains. Lenses for the headligts are to be turned from acrylic rod, some more weathering, (rust stains, washes on the bogies, general dust) glazing for the windows, couplers and builders plates (Bagnall and Westinghouse) Regards, Hawks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfwit Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Superb! More details please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Looks very nice indeed. I look forward to seeing it completed. HSB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Fen End Pit Posted January 30, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30, 2012 Now that is suitably obscure! what is the prototype? Does it get to haul something equally 'interesting'? David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Sunrise Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 That is a fantastic piece of modelling. My guess is its a British loco built for a Norwegian line - can't remember the name though! Are drawings available? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted January 31, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 31, 2012 Great - I have also looked at your blog http://trainspast.wordpress.com/ and found some more amazing work - particularly the bridge and the saw mill - more information and photos please Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywoodfoundry Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I am wondering if you scratchbuilt the pantograph, it looks amazingly good and well detailed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohmisterporter Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Great work Hawk, and a very entertaining blog too. I particularly like the rod drive electric, and the railcar of course. Looking forward to seeing more of your modelling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Thank you all for the positive replies! The prototype engine was indeed built in England. The body was made by Bagnall, and the electric equipment by British Westinghouse. Three engines of this type were delivered to the Thamshavn Railway in 1908. You can find an article in english about the railroad here. A really nice prototype for a model railway. The pantograph is scratchbuilt, and I almost gave up the whole project due to frustrations during its construction. I though I was so clever choosing a simple engine for my first scratchbuilding project... Here is another shot of the pantograph: Regards, Hawk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted January 31, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 31, 2012 The pantograph is a work of art in its own right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 Somene asked for more details. Here are a headlight and marker light. I use macro photography to check my work, I do not trust my eyesight alone... The lenses are acrylic rods turned to a press fit into the brass turnings. I place an oversize rod in the lathe, square up the end and polish it as best as I can. Then I turn it down to the correct diameter. After pressing home the acrylic rod (still in the lathe), it is parted off and the surface of the lens polished. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Exquisite work, Sir! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
renovater 1 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Great work, is it possible to see more of the chassis and the transmission ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Great work, is it possible to see more of the chassis and the transmission ? Thanks! The mechanism is a very home-grown contraption. It has only one powered axle pr. boggie, but with enough weight added to the engine It should be enough. The prototype was not very powerful, either, so it was put into shunting duties when more powerful engines were introduced. Here is a diagram of the mechanism: Since making this sketch I have introduced a larger flywheel. Here are the wheels and the NWSL gearboxes: The mechanism: Regards, Hawk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
renovater 1 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Did you change the motor or is that still the Faulhaber as in the drawing ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 Did you change the motor or is that still the Faulhaber as in the drawing ? Yes, it is a Faulhaber 2030 012S. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted March 13, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 13, 2012 Hi Hawk, I've only just come across this thread, what an amazing model, and so beautifully engineered. Brilliant, Dave.T Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 It might be hard to see the difference from last time, but here are the first pictures of the completed model: Microsope cover glasses for glazing have been added, as well as a bit more weathering, whistles and air brake hose & valves. And not to forget, the builders plates! For those really into foreign tincans, the next issue of Narrow Gauge & Industrial Railway Modelling will feature an article on this project. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin1 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 stunning piece of work sir.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Very fine piece modelling sir. It is full of fine detail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I feel I must congratulate on a wonderful piece of modelling. Such an unusual model, superbly modelled in great detail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
renovater 1 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I do like the paint work, not always easy to get just right ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m davies Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Exquisite modeling!. Kindest Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohmisterporter Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I am struggling for superlatives for your work here, what a cracking job. The pantograph is a work of art in itself, can you make me a dozen like it please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 I am struggling for superlatives for your work here, what a cracking job. The pantograph is a work of art in itself, can you make me a dozen like it please? Thanks to all for the kind words! Regarding the pantograph, it was the biggest struggle of the whole project. I was on the brink of giving up and dieselize several times, but I finally got them nailed. I have another one ready, but I still need to build 2-3 more of the same type and 4-6 of another model. Custom building the darn things sounds like the ultimate masochistic business plan. Just suggesting it is flat out sadistic! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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