dajt Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I'm building the kids a trainset and thought one of those static Dapol models might make a cheap loco. So I bought the Pug kit, made some measurements and figured the shopping list below would allow me to make a chassis for it. It's all pretty cheap except the motor! Anyone have an idea of an alternative motor/gearbox combination which will fit such a tiny loco? I don't want to use something fancy like the Branchlines chassis kit - that's way too sophisticated for what I have in mind, or for the abuse the model will suffer during it's no doubt short and brutal life. I'm looking for things which are either cheap enough to throw away or can be reused later. IND 12.5/10 Barclay 3' -1 1/2" (12.5mm) 10 Spoke [PB] Insulated £3.79 MRAX/00-pss Rmfd 1/8" Dia PLAIN Stainless Steel Drvg Axle "00"+2 Nuts £0.64 MCRNKP/6 Rmfd Crankpin Set (Pkt-6) £1.40 MRAXFB42 1/8" Axle Bush 4mm o/d x 2mm L (Pkt-12) £1.41 4TRG0075 Track Roller '00' Gauge (Code 75) £3.40 MM-1-0738 38:1 G/Box inc Brgs. [7mm CD] (1.5mm bore steel worm) £7.85 MRM16K M16K/CUB (Open Frame, L=16mm,W=9mm, H=13mm Fix=8mm) £18.67 Total £37.16 That's looking like about $80 AU, I'm pretty sure I can purchase a RTR Pug for less than that... Regards, David. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted July 8, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 8, 2011 It may not be a cheaper option but have you looked at Hollywood Foundry? You're right inasmuch as you can almost certainly get a RtR Pug for less than the cost of powering a kit but the motor can be salvaged for re-use more easily from a kit in most cases. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I suggest that you look at HighLevel Models web sites for gearboxes and motors. They have a motor planner that you cn print off to ascertain which gear box would suit yo the best. Gordon A Bristol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Just buy a complete "Pug" chassis from High Level. It comes with a motor and cunningly-designed gearbox that leaves the cab free. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Holliday Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Just a small point, but your £3.79 will only buy you one wheel, not exactly conducive to smooth running! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 why not just go for the Dapol or Hornby rtr, can pick up the Dapol one cheaper if you look round. its tough and is a good runner. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dapol-OO-GAUGE-L-M-S-PUG-LOCOMOTIVE-BOXED-/350474088327?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item5199e22f87 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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