tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41653727281361297892023-11-16T04:17:18.737-08:00VR DaysJulian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-70597269715246122032016-05-02T15:56:00.001-07:002016-05-02T15:56:17.984-07:00High Density Insulation FoamAll,<br />
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I've been getting on with things. In order to 'bridge' a large gap associated with a window located in the wall on which the shelf layout is attached, I opted to use some high density insulation foam. Its stiff but light - I can see why many use it for exhibition layouts. Apart from applying some more cork for the track bed, I've also been 'sculpting' the foam. It's planned to construct a low trestle over a 'swampy, wet topographic low'. Its still a work in progress...<br />
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In response to Phillip Overton's question in my last post (sorry Phillip, I only saw your comment the other day), the brackets are removable. I built the layout such that I can save the metal brackets and wooden frames, along with (of course) the layout modules. Thus, I can take it with me in the event that we have to move house etc. So I guess its 'semi-permanent' in a 'semi-removable' kind of way!<br />
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<br />Julian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-13808348915715971392016-03-21T12:18:00.000-07:002016-03-21T12:18:27.572-07:00Layout Takes Shape<div class="MsoNormal">
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I decided late last year to modify my plans for an exhibition
layout and go for a permanent, shelf alternative. To that end, I have constructed
the frame, surrounding box, and back board. I managed to install four LED strips
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We’re getting there.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Julian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-21151482837577196532015-03-25T10:19:00.000-07:002015-03-25T10:19:14.781-07:00VR Rail TractorHi All,<br />
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I was in Australia for Christmas and was fortunate enough to meet up withe some excellent VR modellers - thanks to the organisational efforts of Damian Chrystie.<br />
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One such modeler, Brett Whelan, has been involved in some fantastic prototypical work. Brett models Proto48 and does so in a rather 'slave to detail' sort of way - is there any other? As Brett stated to me; "...the problems with larger scales, such as Proto48, is that more detail can be seen - so it must be included..." With that in mind, please see below some of the details Brett refers to.<br />
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Julian<br />
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Julian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-281938032693937682014-11-29T20:53:00.000-08:002014-11-29T21:10:30.020-08:00Frank Kelly: S Class, F Class, and Baldwin W Class (4mm scale)All,<br />
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Frank has sent me some more photos of early VR steam locomotives. This time it is S Class 4-6-0, F Class 2-4-0, and Baldwin W Class 4-6-0. Again, all items are scratch built by Frank's fair hand.<br />
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Julian<br />
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Julian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-67269214943928934732014-11-26T11:20:00.000-08:002014-11-26T11:22:29.747-08:00Frank Kelly: Various VR Locomotives and Rollingstock (4mm scale)<br />
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This time there are some various locomotives he has scratch built in 4mm scale,
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Julian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-22197529396596615052014-11-26T11:13:00.001-08:002014-11-26T11:13:29.260-08:00Frank Kelly: J Class (4mm scale)
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Frank Kelly agreed for me to post some pictures of his work.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Below is a VR J Class (that same class of locomotives that I am converting to P87 18.39mm). This model
is scratch built in 4mm scale. A lovely replica of the prototype.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Julian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-26851372507890997332014-11-26T11:03:00.000-08:002014-11-29T20:54:00.515-08:00Frank Kelly: VR D4 Tank Locomotive P87 (18.38mm)<br />
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are some photos of a Victorian Railways (VR) D4 tank locomotive which Frank Kelly
recently converted from 16.5 mm to P87 18.39 mm gauge. As Frank has
told me "...a lot of machining had to be done but enjoyable work."<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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has spent many years scratch building VR and South Australian Railways steam
locomotives in 4mm scale. He is a relative new comer to working on P87 18.39mm
locomotives. He's said that he would have got into it a long time ago -
amongst other things, he said that prototype designs don’t need to be converted
as the gauge (and everything associated with that) is correct scale. Amen to that,
Frank.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Julian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-77832664101415599792014-05-12T21:18:00.001-07:002014-05-12T21:23:01.187-07:00South of the BorderAll,<br />
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Proto87 stalwart and fellow Proto87 protagonist, Rene' Gourly, came down from Vancouver BC, Canada to Bellingham WA, USA for the day to help me out on my Australian prototype layout. These are the crazy things one can do when living close to the border.<br />
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We discussed several aspects of the layout, including legs, back scenes, carry cases for the layout and lighting. We also got the outstanding modules all but finished. Rene has had the good fortune of bumping into the modeling husband and wife team, Gordon and Maggie Gravett. (Some of the Gravett's wonderful layout, Pempoul, can be seen <a href="http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/gallery/image/55-pempoul-by-gordon-maggie-gravett-at-railex-2009/" target="_blank">here</a>.) Rene' suggested that I follow the Gravett approach by using the carry cases as layout 'legs'. They have to go somewhere, so I may was well put them to good use...<br />
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Anyway, a big thanks to Rene' for coming down - and for the box of Tim Bits. Legend.<br />
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Julian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-59196617585508791752014-02-11T22:07:00.001-08:002014-02-11T22:25:00.207-08:00We're off to the races!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As can be seen from the images below, a lot of detail must
now be added. This ‘prototype’ is my model. But I can now finally move forward with
confidence onto the second J Class kit modification, which I have promised a
mate. Thanks for your patients, Damian! </span></div>
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broad gauge Prooto87 steam locos. Firstly, Damian is anticipating delivery of another
Victorian Railways (VR) steam loco. While a mutual modelling friend is close to producing a South Australian Railways (SAR) steam loco kit. But I’ll let the
respective modellers provide more details…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">VR and SAR broad gauge Proto87 steam locos? We’re off to the
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />Julian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-29353608279138025992013-09-23T21:34:00.000-07:002013-09-23T21:40:44.204-07:00Take that, you cad! You bounder!All,<br />
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Further to my last post, I promised to write some more about the J Class. <br />
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The J Class and I have been eyeing each other off from opposite corners of the room for a while now. Just when I think I'm getting somewhere, it flicks me the bird and tells me to "...jam it where it fits, pal..." (Well, that's what it felt like to me, anyway.)<br />
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So after many long months of fruitless effort, I finally went back to the start. I spoke with some local modellers, read many posts on <a href="http://www.rmweb.co.uk/">www.rmweb.co.uk</a>, and revised some of Iain Rice's books. To cut a long story short, I took my time, became meticulous, and methodical - no advancing to the next stage until I was absolutely sure that the previous one had worked. I'm embarrassed to say that it sounds pretty obvious, doesn't it...?<br />
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I'm happy to say that I have finally cracked it. What a relief. While I will not go into every detail, I will tell you about the application of Markits crank pins and nuts. In particular, I installed the nuts into the connecting rods (from behind) and filed back the protruding section (also from behind). Thus creating a brass sleeve (see below). Now all connecting rods are snug on the crank pins, and the wheels rotate freely when lightly pushed along the track, and when driven by the rear axle.<br />
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In hindsight, I should have been taking far more care from the very start; treating the chassis, wheels, and motion gear like a clockmaker would a fine time piece. Also, I have to say that I have learnt far more from what hasn't worked than what has. Not to mention the palpable sense of satisfaction.<br />
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We're moving next weekend from Vancouver, Canada down to Bellingham, USA. Within a few days, the modelling room will be up and running in the new basement. So the next photos of the J Class should have it looking a lot more like the finished product. <br />
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At long, long last.<br />
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JulianJulian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-14764046295082636322013-09-05T23:42:00.000-07:002013-09-05T23:42:43.929-07:00Moving ForwardAll,<br />
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Due to a young family, a busy job, and vacation, I've been very lax about
posting in recent times. Nonetheless, things have been happening!<br />
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The local Proto87 'Possie' gang moves around to each other's places to help
out with layouts and consumption of beer. Although I have to say that my
layout, Sutton Grange, has been getting a lot of attention. Rene' Gourly and
Andrew Hutchinson have been rolling up their sleeves and getting down to some
track laying. Thanks guys! With the help of some rapid-printed switch components (compliments of Rene's
drafting skills), we again did battle this week. And by the end of the session,
things suddenly started to look like a layout. <br />
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Apart from the track laying, the J Class steam loco and I have finally come
to an understanding, with the chassis running very nicely. It's been a hard
slog to get to this point, but it's very gratifying to look back and see the
base camp from where I started. Thomas Edison is now known as the inventor of the incandescent light bulb. However,
he suffered a lot of setbacks on the way. Before finally identifying the light
bulb that worked, he commented that “...I have not failed. I've just found
10,000 ways that won't work.” So to misquote Mr Edison, I’ve found a few ways
not to make a reliable Proto87 steam loco chassis!<br />
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I'll put up another post about the J Class shortly.<br />
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Julian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-60301181237578424782013-06-23T22:12:00.002-07:002013-06-23T22:15:56.653-07:00Rapid PrototypingWhile trying to work out an effective way to represent the detail around some track work, fellow Proto87 modeler, Rene' Gourley, suggested rapid prototyping (i.e., 3D printing).<br />
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So I provided some VR drawings and Rene' reproduced the heal section of the points in 3D electronic space, shrunk, meshed and had some trial copies printed by Shapeways.<br />
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The initial design featured a 'floor' that continues below the sleepers. However, Rene' printed a second version that looks a little closer to RTR track (i.e. with the webbing).<br />
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The local Vancouver Proto87 group met at my place last week and we decide to see how it worked and looked. As you can see, the Code 55 rail is laid directly over it. (Note that the final version will use dropper to operate the points - not the copper clad method).<br />
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Rene has been undertaking the same for his layout. As can seen, he has had a trial printed for the 'v' section (16mm gauge), which includes the check rails, with the rail slotting in against it. It will be noted that a different material has been used, which results in crisper detail.<br />
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Julian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-53902346356571959682013-03-25T20:28:00.000-07:002013-03-25T20:28:43.829-07:00VR Track Work - UpdateAll,<br />
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A bit of an update.<br />
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Further to a few requests regarding the overall plan, I've added the image below, which shows a plan of Sutton Grange. (Note that this is a heavily 're-worked' version of the official VR Windermere yard and station plan dated 1916). <br />
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In between hammering away on the J Class kits, I regulalry meet up with some other 'proto' modellers that reside in and around Vancouver. We've had quite a few sessions at my place, with Andrew being the most regular attendee (cheers, mate).</div>
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We've made some steady progress on my layout, Sutton Grange, which is now in it's third version (previous baseboards construction has just not been up to scratch).</div>
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I ordered some sleeper from <a href="http://www.kapplerusa.com/y2k/kp-main.htm" target="_blank">Kappler Scale Lumber</a>, located just over the boarder in Washington State, USA. Kapler offer a 'bespoke' service, which I took them up on and ordered several thousand standard and longer switch ties/sleepers, all to correct VR scale dimensions. Erik, at Kappler did a great job! </div>
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As far as I'm concerned, track work is also a model. So when it comes to matters of weathering and ballasting of track, I can spend hours reviewing prototype photos and modelling approaches to faithfully portray real track - actually, real VR track. Anal? Absolutely.</div>
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However, I recently came a cross a blog site by USA-based Proto48 modeller, Jim Lincoln. Jim's blog, <a href="http://d-lp48.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">The Delaware Lackawanna in Proto48</a>, is well worth a look. Indeed, it was <a href="http://d-lp48.blogspot.ca/2012/01/something-has-happened.html" target="_blank">this post</a> and <a href="http://d-lp48.blogspot.ca/2011/12/decrepidizing-ties.html" target="_blank">this one</a> that caught my eye.</div>
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Following some of Jim's tips and ideas, sleepers/ties were laid, distressed with a Dremal stainless steel brush, and weathered using cheap thinned acrylic paints to achieve a brown, blood-red colour so often observed on VR track from the 1960's and 1970's. Colours include burnt umber, burnt sienna, raw umber etc, while white chinagraph pencils were used to give a hint of grey weathering here and there (followed by more thinned paints to tone it down). After adding some ME code 55 track, it's starting to look the part. (Note that the track hardware is yet to be installed.)</div>
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Next, how to portray 'typical' VR branch line ballast...</div>
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<br />Julian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-45958414591614265542013-02-11T19:34:00.000-08:002013-02-11T19:43:02.362-08:00Light at the end of the tunnelAll,<br />
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I've been really getting stuck in to the P87 18.37mm gauge J Class project since Christmas. As you can see, it's getting there. (For the record; the tender is in undercoat, as it was completed some time ago.)<br />
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My apologies for the dirty state of the engine - it still needs a wash. The engine still needs to be tested on some track under its own 'steam' - particularly through some points. Then the final parts need to be added to complete the model.<br />
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I'm starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel.<br />
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Cheers,<br />
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Julian<br />
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Julian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-34173637774443281462012-12-20T17:09:00.000-08:002012-12-20T17:09:17.426-08:00I'm getting close...and so is ChristmasAll,<br />
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I tried for one last blast to get the J running but work and Christmas (we're about to fly back to Australia) have intervened. As it turned out, the Mashima motor is cactus too... *rolls eyes*<br />
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Anyway, I'm getting closer (note that the boiler is only sitting on the frames - hence they appear a little wonky.)<br />
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Merry Christmas!<br />
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Julian<br />
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Julian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-73912375927810062802012-09-14T21:45:00.004-07:002012-09-14T21:45:58.028-07:00More progress
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I've been getting into the machining 'thing' and learning how to use the
mini-lathe. After completing the trial tyre, I've moved into 'production’. I
have machined the axles and wheel centres. The next step is to produce a batch
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Julian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-7397206570094589982012-08-06T16:56:00.002-07:002012-08-06T17:04:48.132-07:00J Class Tyre<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Hi
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unhealthy combination of work, together with a far more healthy dose of family and
holidays has put a ‘go slow’ on the J class.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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been developing my machining skills over the last couple of weeks, which has resulted
in the first trial J Class tyre profile. I was not able to machine the bore, as
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can be seen, I removed as much material (stainless steel) I could, leaving
around 10 thou on the tread and flange. I then used the Proto87 form tool, I finished
the tyre surface by slightly feeding in the tool and rotating the chuck by hand.
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Proto87 form tool takes up a considerable amount of room on either side of the
tyre. I removed enough material to accommodate. However, this will be time consuming
and wasteful when it comes to machining all wheels. Consequently, I am
considering machining several tyres to the basic shape, followed by boring the
centre, then parting off each unit. I can then mount each tyre on a mandrel and
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<span id="goog_567763564"></span><span id="goog_567763565"></span>Julian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-76665718784906470502012-07-28T23:14:00.002-07:002012-08-05T23:17:54.230-07:00Proto 87 Broad Gauge Spoked WheelsAll,<o:p></o:p><br />
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A joint effort between South Australian Railways modeller, Nigel Gardener,
and Victorian Railways modeller, Damian Chrystie, has resulted in prototypically
correct 10 spoke Proto87 broad gauge wheel sets.<o:p></o:p><br />
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The wheel centres were supplied by Steam Era Models (SEM), while the tires were
produced by Hargo Engineering, of Melbourne (manufactures of SEM's RP25-110 and
RP25-88 tires).<o:p></o:p><br />
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Fitted to a SEM bar frame boggie, it can be seen that they certainly look
the part. And, according to Nigel, run like a dream.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Julian<o:p></o:p>Julian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-26759588387753560512012-06-19T23:21:00.002-07:002012-06-20T07:03:50.381-07:00Sherline Lathe and WheelsAll,<br />
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I had the Sherline initiation ceremony this evening. While I’m a novice, I can certainly say that it is a fantastic machine to use.<br />
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I worked on some 1/8 inch solid brass bar, which will be used for the axlse. The axels need to be 1/8 inch to fit into the High Level Kits standard size bearings.<br />
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However, a shoulder will be machined on the axle stubs for the wheel centre to be pushed on to (ie 2.5mm in diameter to represent the prototypical 8.5 inch seat on the face of the wheel).<br />
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For its part, the Sherline worked a treat. I actually managed to quickly and accurately create the 2.5mm seat, and push on a wheel centre. The shoulder was slightly larger than 1.6mm and the seat was equally under size Nonetheless, I was amazed at how quickly this was achieved.<br />
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I purchased some ¾ inch stainless steel solid bar this evening, which will be machined into tires. I’ll turn my attention to these after I receive the P87 for tool from Australia and the axles are fabricated.<br />
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JulianJulian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-51135059445110006002012-06-18T17:27:00.001-07:002012-06-18T17:29:23.443-07:00Possie Hits the Hood<span style="font-family: Calibri;">All,</span>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Some of the local Vancouver <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>‘Proto87 Possie’ boys came around to my place recently
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(I was almost too scare to do anything to them.) The design is based on the Barry
Norman-inspired method of construction. They are strong but low
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Julian<o:p></o:p></span>Julian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-2224031542045423202012-05-16T21:19:00.000-07:002012-05-16T21:45:39.730-07:0018.37mm Wheels Meet Broad Gauge FrameAll,<br />
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The modified Proto87 wheel sets arrived today. Cheers, Pete.<br />
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They fit well but need a little work to ensure that the horn blocks move a little more freely.<br />
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Next will be the counter weights, installing the motion gear, and having it move smoothly under its own power.<br />
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JulianJulian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-51550654887576047212012-05-13T21:12:00.000-07:002012-05-13T21:12:11.760-07:00Vallejo Primer<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: white;">All,</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: white;">My</span> <span style="color: white;">wheel wright has dispatched the P87 broad gauge wheels frm Australia. Unfortunately, the wheel have not yet arrive - I'm expecting them sometime this week.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: white;"></span></span></span><br /></span><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: white;">Consequently, I've carried on with the construction of the second broad gauge frame and front pony </span><span style="color: white;">truck. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #222222;"></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: white;">I have also given the two tenders a coat of Vallejo acryli</span><span style="color: white;">c grey primer, which has left a nice finish.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: white;">Julian</span></span></span>Julian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-36571943056104564922012-04-15T19:22:00.001-07:002012-04-15T20:12:56.921-07:00Where The Wild Things Are<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: white;">All,<o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="color: white;"> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: white;">My apologies for the lack of updates in the last few weeks. I've got my back to the wall with work and it isn’t about to let up too soon.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: white;">I'm off to the arctic circle for three weeks tomorrow. While I'd like to take a soldering iron and some bits and pieces, I'm told that I'll be too busy keeping a look out for bears, wolves, and warm places to be. Just so you get the picture, this was taken late last week:<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">See you in mid-May,</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;"> </span>Julian Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09146865573836649897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165372728136129789.post-54513704531413973532012-04-07T03:17:00.001-07:002012-04-07T03:17:53.186-07:00Update<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 7.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span></span><br />
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I find myself in a lovely Scottish village this weekend, preparing for a good friend’s wedding today (in a castle, no less)!<br />
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Anyway, I’ve attached some photos that I had intended to post many days ago. A busy work schedule and a poor internet connection put paid to that! So here they (finally) are:</span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 7.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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Tender Frames, fresh from paint shop with undercoat.</span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 7.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Frames, with air tanks and rear headstock (note that the new frames were design to accept standard High Level Kits 1/8 inch bearings and associated hornblock).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6FTaZzrHLuPxKOGY9W-43Mj-8bOGYYQGfl89rATp7ELA5uznSkYic0bboUvT6kyGomb_X94hBRUPDn7SqZ606ZXG1ZT8DEId2WOm_6X9E3ptq-R0dieJljc4KrG2kpIvfcPow1vHlteKq/s1600/Loco+Frames.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: white;"><img border="0" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6FTaZzrHLuPxKOGY9W-43Mj-8bOGYYQGfl89rATp7ELA5uznSkYic0bboUvT6kyGomb_X94hBRUPDn7SqZ606ZXG1ZT8DEId2WOm_6X9E3ptq-R0dieJljc4KrG2kpIvfcPow1vHlteKq/s320/Loco+Frames.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><br />
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