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Re: BR18 Steam Locomotive
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 20 Nov 2001 12:54:35 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Mattias Martensson writes:
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> Why did you select to model the BR 18. The BR 18 existed in several
> subgroups. I guess it is the BR 18-4 former Bayerische S 3/6 that is your
> original.
When I was deciding what engine to model, I had a couple of goals in mind. I
definitely wanted to incorporate at least 6 drive wheels, so that I would have
to introduce some articulation between them somewhere. I also wanted both
leading and trailing small wheels, AND I wanted at least one of those to be a
double wheelset. Basically, I wanted an engine design that incorporated as
many different wheel-related challenges as possible - in retrospect, I'm a
glutton for punishment, apparently. I was also leaning towards a
European design, for whatever reason, though I did consider some
American engines as well. Anyway, with those ideas in mind, I spent a good
while looking through various photos and models (Ben's model gallery was
invaluable). Initially I wanted to find a 4-8-2 engine, but I didn't find any
in that category I was overly enamored with. The more I looked at the BR18,
the more I realized that it fit the bill.
I guess my decision was based more on the design elements I wanted to work with
than anything else. The BR52, on the other hand, was selected since I was
planning on making a WWII railgun, and it was a steam locomotive actually used
in that application. I am, however, admittedly ignorant of the BR18's history,
family, and variations.
> I like your photos. They are sharp and well illuminated. It is always
> difficult to take pictures of a black model. Have you got a new digital
> camera?
Thanks! Actually, it's my brother-in-law's Canon S10 digital camera. The
pictures come out great, and as long as I don't borrow it *too* often,
everybody's happy :) I take the pictures in daylight, with a couple of desk
lamps (the type with adjustable necks) to eliminate shadows and dark areas on
whichever side I'm taking the pictures of. I also keep the camera on a tripod
for all of the pictures, and raise/lower/adjust it to get the angle each time.
I find using a tripod makes a *huge* difference.
Thanks again for all of the comments,
-s
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| (...) Beautiful model Shaun ! This is definitively an improvement over your BR 52 which also is a very good model. Congratulations again Why did you select to model the BR 18. The BR 18 existed in several subgroups. I guess it is the BR 18-4 former (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains)
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