Spitfire2865 Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 The other day I received the second order of 3D printed parts, which included the boiler. And the steel parts too. So I began where any good loco build does, the tender. Spent apporoximately 6 hours just cutting and bolting the floorboards in place. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doilum Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 The other day I received the second order of 3D printed parts, which included the boiler. 20180905_171534-1.jpg And the steel parts too. So I began where any good loco build does, the tender. 20180907_215912-1.jpg 20180908_231859-1.jpg20180908_231758-1.jpg Spent apporoximately 6 hours just cutting and bolting the floorboards in place. Just curious Is this also gauge 3? Were the chimney and dome part of a single printing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2865 Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 Just curious Is this also gauge 3? Were the chimney and dome part of a single printing? Yes this is Gauge 3. While American large scale has universally moved to F scale, I like working in G3 and wanted to maintain compatability between my stock. I also like the historical significance of the scale and allows me to use commercially available components. The boiler is actually 6 major parts, firebox, boiler, smokebox, chimney, steam dome, and sand dome. It all connects via interference fits and positive locating points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doilum Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Yes this is Gauge 3. While American large scale has universally moved to F scale, I like working in G3 and wanted to maintain compatability between my stock. I also like the historical significance of the scale and allows me to use commercially available components. The boiler is actually 6 major parts, firebox, boiler, smokebox, chimney, steam dome, and sand dome. It all connects via interference fits and positive locating points. Thanks. That makes more production sense Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2865 Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 What do you mean I havent updated this thread in 2 months? Progress on the American has regretably been slow. Id like to have the drivers before I get the locomotive more together, and thats where the delay lies. But I had gotten the pilot together and the cab laminated from lasercut parts. I also planned and am building a G3 boxcar. And theres a 1/24 tugboat that Im aiming to put RC in. Ill see you all in several more months when I remember to post again. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted November 9, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 9, 2018 In that case Merry Christmas and happy new year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2865 Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 Wow, another update in less than a month? Must be early Christmas! So recently Ive been splitting my main modelling time between the G3 boxcar and the rc tugboat. On the railroad front, Ive framed, sheathed, and hung doors on the car. And what will become a functional brake has been added. Ive also dipped my toes in the black art of recasting. From some 2.5" gauge trucks I bought, I needed a new journal cover as one was missing. So I bought some polymer clay and made a simple 2 part mould. And I then had the chance to try making some whitemetal castings with VERY rudementary tools. A tincan on the stove for a meltpot and a stick as a skimmer. But I managed some decent results and a few castings before the mould broke apart. Im pleased to say the least. And on the tugboat. I received the RC parts, decided to swap out the esc and motor, decide to change the esc again, and install the lot in a relatively tight hull. But then the cabin was planked. And details fitted. And me being me, Ive decided to fit functional navigation lights on the limited areas available. All controlled individually via switches in the cabin. All thats needed now is a tow light and possibly an anchor light if I feel like it for display purposes. I could also control a headlamp via ch5 on my transmitter. The boat was also given its first water test last week, at which point I discovered the esc wasnt powerful enough at full throttle. The struggles of a joggled driveshafe and slightly tight stuffing box. At least the rudder works well and it actually floats relatively level. For something I put together from mostly scraps of wood, Im pleasantly surprised. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard i Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 As ever excelent modeling. I am suprised you had not resorted to casting earlier. Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2865 Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 As ever excelent modeling. I am suprised you had not resorted to casting earlier. Richard I still dont intend to move to casting for major works. Much prefer the fiddling around with wood and styrene. But for the rare instance it may prove to be useful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2865 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Well to try posting here, my first notice is the quite low upload limit. Can only insert 2 or so pictures....not sure how thats reasonable for a forum so dedicated to photos... But Ive been doing good work. The American is coming along. And I finished up that tugboat, or as done as Im going to make it. Now I just need to figure out how to post more damn photos as it wont let me upload any more. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted February 3, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 3, 2019 How big are your photos? When I edit mine they come in under 1MB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2865 Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Nile said: How big are your photos? When I edit mine they come in under 1MB. I usually crop my photos and they would upload fine. The ones above were about 3mb each, but it wouldnt let me put up to the maximum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2865 Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 With the last few details of the boxcar being added the past weeks, its finally time for paint. It took 1/2oz of paint to cover sufficiently. Two entire jars of Testors paint! I had to brushpaint it as I didnt want to airbrush it and "paint the town red", which actually is one of the theorized origins to the phrase since oxide red was the default paint colour in the US for quite a while. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2865 Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 Oh dear. Over a year again. Im still alive. For now at least... American Gauge 3 has continued at a snails pace. 28' gondola 28.5' boxcar And locomotive I really need to finish one build before starting or continuing another. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2865 Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 Surprise! Im still alive. Newest obsession is On3. Couple brass climaxes, painted, detailed, weathered. And a turntable 4 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted May 26, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 26, 2023 Looking good! There's something about this scale and gauge for North American prototypes that brings out the highest quality modelling. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2865 Posted July 6, 2023 Author Share Posted July 6, 2023 Well... Ive been a busy enby. So Ive aquired two brass KTM 13T shays. One in original condition and the other remotored by a previous owner. Well I didnt like their remotor attempt, so Im doing my own. Then I decided I didnt like the footplate, so I removed that too. With a new wood frame, deck, and superstructure, its looking very different. My story for this engine is a boiler explosion destroyed the original superstructure. Not wanting to be down an engine, the logging shop used what was at hand to repair her. Boiler from a broken donkey and a spare water tank. The other shay is also getting a makeover and remotoring but thatll be much more original. Simply a new wood burner stack, a wood bunker, and some minor details. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2865 Posted July 9, 2023 Author Share Posted July 9, 2023 Boiler piping is not my forte but I think its looking good. 5 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Spitfire2865 Posted August 3, 2023 Author Share Posted August 3, 2023 Phoenix now has a new Soundtraxx 1100, as well as a crew and her name, painted on a bit of scrap salvaged from the wreck. Still want to do a bit more detailing on her. Wood body is weathered with stains and paint, metal and roof are all weathering powders.. 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2865 Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 Tiny logging caboose, just needs final detailing. Of course it has a fully detailed interior. 3 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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