3 link Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 That chassis look`s and move`s very nicley Martyn. When you re-fitted the crank`s,was it just a tight push fit,or have you had to use an adhesive or CA to lock them in place?. Brian. Hi Brian, There did seem to be a very faint film of something that had been used to secure the cranks/wheels to the axles, so I cleaned the axles after I had cut the thickness of the brass bushes off. Then I cleaned out the holes in the cranks with a broach and tried the cranks for size, they were still a good tight fit so once I positioned the wheels for quartering I just applied a very small amount of Loctite 601 to lock them in place. I actually pushed the cranks on further than needed to start with so the small amount of Loctite would flow into the hole in the cranks, then I just twisted and pulled the cranks back into position which helped coat the axle at the same time. With the 601 it does not give you much time for adjustment, so have everything in place ready before you start. You could use CA but it probably wouldn't seep down around the axles in time before it set. HTH, Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Thanks for the explaination Martyn. Losing those washes/mill stones!,really does improve the look... Cheer`s, Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Hi Chaps, Well I'm nearly there with the chassis now and I have just ordered one of Paul's sound chips to go along with one of Jintys speakers, it will then be fun trying to get to grips with all this as it will be my first loco with sound. While I am waiting for the postie, I am just trying to raise up some courage to make a start on the bodywork. I have also done a bit of research and have narrowed down what number she will end up with, Gloucester area in the 50's if any of you have any knowledge on this subject? Cheers, Martyn. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) Hi Martyn, As already mentioned, the chassis looks and runs superb. As for a donor loco, take a look at this site: http://www.brdatabase.info/classes.php?type=D&subtype=Shunters It might help you to decide on which one. Jinty Edited to add: With long door hinges it would have to be D3000 to D3336 or D3454 to D3472. Edited March 11, 2017 by Jintyman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Cheers David, That is a much easier site than I had been using, also I did not know about the " long hinges " , such a minefield. No doubt after I have finally numbered it and put on a coat of varnish, something will turnout to be wrong. ATB, Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) Hi Guys, Well this is a first for me when it comes to DCC with sound, and thanks to David ( Jinty ) for the speaker and to Paul Chetter for the sound chip. I am well chuffed pardon the pun, and I am having great fun finding out what button does what. I have the Lenz LH 90 hand set and it's not really user friendly with a newby like me, I have only worked out 8 of the functions so far,so if any kind soul could advise me of an easier handset that is compatible with the Lenz set It would be most appreciated. Here is a quick video of what I can do at the moment, the picture quality is not that good but it's worth turning up the volume : ) Cheers, Martyn. Edited March 16, 2017 by 3 link 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold wenlock Posted March 16, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 16, 2017 Hi Guys, Well this is a first for me when it comes to DCC with sound, and thanks to David ( Jinty ) for the speaker and to Paul Chetter for the sound chip. I am well chuffed pardon the pun, and I am having great fun finding out what button does what. I have the Lenz LH 90 hand set and it's not really user friendly with a newby like me, I have only worked out 8 of the functions so far,so if any kind soul could advise me of an easier handset that is compatible with the Lenz set It would be most appreciated. Here is a quick video of what I can do at the moment, the picture quality is not that good but it's worth turning up the volume : ) Cheers, Martyn. https://youtu.be/Whq4duPEepc Great fun isn't it :-) I think sound really adds to the enjoyment shunting up and down:-) Best wishes Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 Great fun isn't it :-) I think sound really adds to the enjoyment shunting up and down:-) Best wishes Dave Evening Dave, Yes it has certainly kept me busy this evening, and like you say it brings an added dimension, really fascinating. My layout is supposedly based in the late 1950's and full of steam locos, but I couldn't help myself. I have a soft spot for the 08's, and as for the blue thing in the back ground that belongs to a friend of mine. There are a lot more sound bites to try on the 08 chip, like flange squeal, sleeper creak, different light options, etc. But I'm not sure how to activate these using the basic handset I have at present, so it's either going to be a steep learning curve with the Lenz or another operator friendly type handset. All good fun, Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Martyn, I have an lh100 which does all the functions, but is a push-button device. I use it 99% of the time. I also have a red Roco multimaus, which has a knob, and can't access all the control-alt-shift-capslock functions. Additionally, I have one of the Lenz USB interfaces which allows you to drive from the computer (not user friendly, but good for programming) or from a mobile phone with the right app. Hth Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper John Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Hi Guys, Well this is a first for me when it comes to DCC with sound, and thanks to David ( Jinty ) for the speaker and to Paul Chetter for the sound chip. I am well chuffed pardon the pun, and I am having great fun finding out what button does what. I have the Lenz LH 90 hand set and it's not really user friendly with a newby like me, I have only worked out 8 of the functions so far,so if any kind soul could advise me of an easier handset that is compatible with the Lenz set It would be most appreciated. Here is a quick video of what I can do at the moment, the picture quality is not that good but it's worth turning up the volume : ) Cheers, Martyn. Another post that deserves a superb button, brilliant work Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold wenlock Posted March 17, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2017 Evening Dave, Yes it has certainly kept me busy this evening, and like you say it brings an added dimension, really fascinating. My layout is supposedly based in the late 1950's and full of steam locos, but I couldn't help myself. I have a soft spot for the 08's, and as for the blue thing in the back ground that belongs to a friend of mine. There are a lot more sound bites to try on the 08 chip, like flange squeal, sleeper creak, different light options, etc. But I'm not sure how to activate these using the basic handset I have at present, so it's either going to be a steep learning curve with the Lenz or another operator friendly type handset. All good fun, Martyn. I can forgive you an O8, it has at least got coupling rods so its nearly a steam engine! :-) I secretly quite like some diesels, I've always fancied an O gauge Western. I've fond teenage memories of watching them rumble along the sea wall between Dawlish and Teignmouth :-) Best wishes Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) Martyn, I have an lh100 which does all the functions, but is a push-button device. I use it 99% of the time. I also have a red Roco multimaus, which has a knob, and can't access all the control-alt-shift-capslock functions. Additionally, I have one of the Lenz USB interfaces which allows you to drive from the computer (not user friendly, but good for programming) or from a mobile phone with the right app. Hth Simon Hi Simon, Well I have done a bit of homework regarding the LH90, the instruction manual is as thick as a bible! It turns out the LH90 has got all the 28 functions with the handset but it is a bit of a faff to go through each time you want to have a bit of flange squeal or change the lights, etc. I also have an app by Touch Cab on my phone, and also one of those Lenz interface thingys! But they are stored away until hopefully I have a working layout, and have worked out how to use them properly : ) ATB, Martyn. I can forgive you an O8, it has at least got coupling rods so its nearly a steam engine! :-) I secretly quite like some diesels, I've always fancied an O gauge Western. I've fond teenage memories of watching them rumble along the sea wall between Dawlish and Teignmouth :-) Best wishes Dave Hi Dave, I was brought up along the south coast so it was all those non descript horseless electric carriages going from A to B, with the occasional class 33 or 73, and that was your lot. So it's surprising that I'm into Trains at all really. The 33 standing behind my 08 belongs to a good friend that use to drive them, so maybe I might have a sort of " Modern traction open day" occasionally, I also have a " slight yearning " for the new JLTRT class 47, but my kettles will always come first. ATB, Martyn. Edited March 17, 2017 by 3 link 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Hi Guys, Well after a busy day unblocking drains and taking the youngest down the park, I managed to summon up the courage and try and install Touch Cab. This job was mainly brought forward because of the problem of trying to understand how to access the function buttons on the Lenz LH90 handset, and the fact that I'm pretty useless at anything to complex. Well with a lot of help from a chap on here 250BOB ( thank you ) and the fact that the penny finally dropped, I can now control my locos from my phone or the iPad. And it is so easy to use I wished I had done it before, to chose any function you just have to swipe your finger across the screen, brilliant. And it also has the ability to operate both points and signals if you so desire. Below is a quick snippet to give an idea of what can be done. You will see the interior light go on followed by the shunting lights, and then a bit of flange squeal as the loco goes over the check rail, the video is not exactly steady as it turns out I was not born with enough hands : ) but it gives you an idea of what is possible and I'm surprised it hasn't really caught on, in my opinion it is a great bit of kit. Here is the larger version of the app on the iPad , ideal if your eyesight is not that good. ATB, Martyn. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Hi Martyn I was only too pleased to help earlier today, your 08 sounds delightful. You look like an expert Touchcab operator already. Bob 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Hi Martyn I was only too pleased to help earlier today, your 08 sounds delightful. You look like an expert Touchcab operator already. Bob Evening Bob, Aww I don't know about being a expect operator, if you listen closely I forgot to close the cab door . Only joking ! Cheers, Martyn. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Evening Bob, Aww I don't know about being a expect operator, if you listen closely I forgot to close the cab door . Only joking ! Cheers, Martyn. Hi Martyn, I don't know about forgetting the cab door, you nearly forgot to release the brakes after changing direction!!!! Anyway, seriously, I use the lenz system and I too have the USB interface and an ipad waiting for the time and motivation to set it all up. I have been thinking of using the Z21 system as that will work via Android (I don't have an iPhone) and give similar operation as the Touchcab system, the only downside is it's only 4amps output, but I think you can use alternative transformers with higher ampage. I have two layouts underway so maybe it is the time to experiment as I also have the option of the ECoS as well. Seeing your use of the Touchcab has given me the impetus to make some inroads to getting it all working. Do I need a router too? Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Hi David, Yes you need a router, but like Bob I just brought a cheap £20 one from Argos, if I was a bit more techie I would of had it up and running in probably 20 minutes. As it was it took me around an hour in between bouts of swearing and head scratching, in the end the problem was I had forgot to pair the router to my phone, dohhhh. If I can be of any help let us know, I cannot believe this system is not more popular, it's a joy to use. ATB, Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper John Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Cracking stuff yet again Martyn, and well done that man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Just a quick update, the last of the larger baseboards is nearly complete just needing some more holes put into the cross braces. The lower part of the goods yard will be on this board . Only one smaller board and a small lifting flap and the circuit will be complete, it's been a while coming. Martyn. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 It won't be long now Martyn when you'll be able to sit with brew in hand whilst one of your workhorses trundles all around the layout whilst you sit, watch and relax, and more importantly, enjoy!!! Jinty 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper John Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I can see light at the end of the tunnel now 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 It won't be long now Martyn when you'll be able to sit with brew in hand whilst one of your workhorses trundles all around the layout whilst you sit, watch and relax, and more importantly, enjoy!!! Jinty Hi David, That has been a dream for a good number of years now, although the journey has been an enjoyable one, albeit taxing at times. I am looking forward to the scenery, and hopefully bringing it all to life and colour. Martyn. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 I'm fed up trying to import the photos of my latest updates, which are coming out upside down. So here they are , any questions fire away! PS, the start of the up platform. Now to calm down and have a cold drink, grrrrrrrr. Martyn. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 Bl##dy typical, they are now all in the correct orientation......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Nice work....... but that must have taken hour`s doing all those brick`s with the router Martyn.... Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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