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Re: Hogwarts Express 4-6-0 engine
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Fri, 6 Aug 2004 21:12:45 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Christopher Masi wrote:
> Mathew Clayson wrote: • so
> > the inside center drive wheel could be pushed in 1/2 stud while on curves. I
> > choose the later, as I wanted the wheels to match each other.
> > <http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=93123>
> > <<http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/impact1/TRAINS/HogwartsExpress/legotrain05.jpg>>
> Mat,
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> I like the way you handled the middle wheelset. It looks great. The
> two stud axel with the technic triangle widgit thingy (LD part #2825)
> for the extra 0.5 stud is a great idea. Where, by the way, did you get
> the spring? The local hardware store?
> For the drive rods, I think most people use technic plates (32017,
> 32063, 32065, or in a pinch the plates with the studs 4262, 4263 for
> example) rather than the technic beams.
> Any way, thanks for coming up with a nice design for a floating
> flanged center wheel. Of course, you know that I will have to use this
> design when I finally get arround to building another steamer.
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> Chris
Chris, thanks,
I'm not the only one to come up with this, but I think my version may be the
simplest to impliment. The spring is from a ball point pen. I cut it to 2/3 stud
width. A spring from an old keyboard may be better suited. I've replaced the 2
then T plates(#2825) in the center of the chassis with a pair for T spacers. Now
I can put a wider spring directly over the outside of the mid axles. Between the
mid drive wheel and the chassis. I'll post more pics later.
I've also replaced the T plates(#2825) on the drive ties, and I'm useing a
toggle (non locking) and spacer. If they made a technic plate that was 12 long
I'd use it. I'm planning to switch to flex rod and connectores as others here
have done
The whole thing is in a redesign right now, I've rebuilt the cab to 8 wide, the
boiler is now 5 wide, the base is 7 wide, and the firebox (between the cab and
boiler) is 5 and 1 plate wide! My first SNOT build. I've decided to build the
tender and cars in 8 wide as well.
Mat
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