apt-e

Hi everyone, who is still following me.

I am getting back on with N gauge APT-e after a long break, again, sorry.

I am looking for powered bogies to fit into the powercars.  Not sure if motor mounted on bogies or via a drive shaft.

Still got , Lev 1, Testrol and maglev to complete.

Best wishes everyone.

Paul.

19 minutes ago, natterjack said:

Hi PauL

 

Just a question on the depiction of the nose lamps, 'cos as you will know they are recessed to a flat base? Practicality?

Hi, the nose is not finished in any shape or form.  I am trying to get working lights into the design,  Several option open, but at present, on the real printed model, this looks the best.   All still very much in prototype.

Hi all,

Been re-jigging the N APT-E model design.

New powercars coming on, and have found a company that does great resign print, so will be interesting to see what they make of the latest version.

In the meantime :-

Best wishes.

Paul

Thanks Mr Tilt.  I sort of remember you saying that's what you used, but I was not sure until I did a bit of measuring.

On 20/02/2023 at 09:32, Calnefoxile said:

Good to see you back Paul.

 

Those scans look awesome.

 

What powered chassis are you designing this around??

 

Regards

 

Neal.

Hi Neal,

I am trying to find some bogies around 23mm axel spacing so that the ET bogie side can fitted.  Class 33 is the closest so far, any suggestions anyone?

Hi All,

Just a little something to get your teeth into about the APT-E N Gauge Model.

The rough scan data is from .....................................   ???????? (Shhhhhhhhhh) 

Regards

Paul

Hi all.

Just to say, after a break due to family issues and work, I am back on with finishing off N gauge APT-E.

I am looking for powered bogies that can have new sides fitted and at present, I am awaiting some samples of the nose cones and bodywork printed in resin from another company.  Will keep you all posted as to progress.  Got other models to also to complete.  Hope everyone is well.

Regards

Paul.

Hi all,

E train N Gauge has made slow progress, but is getting towards design completion.

Updates to follow, watch this space.

Regards

Paul.

Next update. 

Updated nose. Larger turbine vents.

Light holes in the nose and Window....

Still needs a bit more resizing to the cab section.

Regards

Paul.

A little update.

APT-E N gauge major test build 1.

No details added, just a proof of concept.

Got some extra smoothing and a little re-size on the nose to do.   Thoughts please.....

All printed in low resolution just for speed.....

Bogies are for effect only, and are old pop 1 bogies.....

Lol Robert.

I've heard K9 and Baboon plenty of times during my time being connected to the train.  Gosh, that's 22 years since we started work on the train and the nrm. Lol

Next few updates to the nose.

APT-E N GAUGE PROTOTYPE 2 NOSE.

Windscreen is just for effect, its all about the shape for now.

2 hours ago, RedgateModels said:

Nice 😀

 

so when are you scanning a Hornby 2021 driving end .........?

Lol, whenever I can afford one.  

Got 5 old sets already.........

First basic shape nose.....needs a good amount of work, but you get the idea....... 

Morning all,

I have been scanning the Rapio model in an attempt to get the nose right for the N gauge e train model.

So far, so good.

I am also working on making the model powered , maybe as purchased or include instructions of what to buy to do this.

Watch this space....

Regards

Paul.

On 17/06/2021 at 10:58, Captain Electra said:

Great to see the POP train in N Gauge. Seriously tempted, as I've already got the matching Clayton :-)

 

How about APT-E in N, now Revolution have cancelled the RTR version?

I am working on it..........looks possible.

Who would be interested in an N gauge E train model.  Email me at Leadleykits@gmail.com  with Subject matter of "Oh yes please".    Wanting to see what demand is like.

Regards

Paul.

1 hour ago, Calnefoxile said:

 

Paul,

 

Money sent matey.

 

Cheers

 

Neal.

Hi Neal,

Thanks Neal.

Can you email me your details to leadleykits@gmail.com.

Kits are already being printed so you should get yours by the end of the week.

Thanks again for your order and support.

Regards

Paul.

I am pleased to announce my latest Kit.

APT PoP 2 Train in N gauge.

£105 inc p & p.

Kit includes n-wheels (metal) and plastic for windows.

Nem pocket and Bachman couplings.

To order please contact me on

Leadleykits@gmail.com

Completed, all OK.......

Design completed for n gauge PoP 2,  running test about to take place.

What this space.........

1 hour ago, pwr said:

Are you any nearer my O gauge version of POP 1 with SA bogies?

 

Paul R

On going design wise.  Heart attack and covid at the moment has slowed me down.   I will keep working on it....