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Re: What if.....
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Tue, 8 Mar 2005 17:46:34 GMT
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Leaving off the end isn't a bad idea! In my mind's eye I see the end terminate
as any other single plate thickness. Great thinking!
How about a 1x2 stud notch off the end too. This way if a pair are tight up
against each other (or a 6xn plate is inserted at the same level) a wire can be
routed through. I guess you can argue that the hole can be any size that is
bigger then the wire, although the larger opening reduces wire wear and opposing
torque to pivoting trucks.
As for strength... I just don't see how the Train Base Plate (TBP) is a huge
factor in strength. Of course alone they are clearly stronger then a single
plate but many (if not all) of us have built trains with no TBP and have only
the hassle of securing the Technic plates to hold the trucks, not so much the
hassle of overall strength. As an example, a typical passenger coach or box car
is usually not dependent at all on the TBP for strength. Of course I agree that
the more flatbed like train cars are certainly strengthened by TBP.
As for more holes sure, but I can't think of reason that holes between stud rows
1 & 2 or 2 & 3 would be used. Are there any examples or theories, I'm stumped.
:)
Overall I think its a great idea! It reduces the number of elements and
increases flexibility with only minimal downside! I am always in favor of fewer
parts in more available colors!
SteveB
In lugnet.trains, Tim David wrote:
> A very interesting idea, it takes the advantages of the train bases (strength
> with with the height saving of the inset bogie (truck)) but with far more
> flexibility of use.
> I think Lar's suggestion of leaving off one end and adding more holes would make
> it even more versatile, I'm in two minds about how strong it would be, but
> basically it would be stronger than a single plate.
> If you did make it without one end you could mock it up by cutting the end off a
> standard train base and drilling some more holes.
>
> Tim
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| (...) Do you mean at the end of the top surface? If so I think is would be a useful idea. (...) The added height of the side probably increases the strength considerably (its like a girder) but yes, most models have the strength elsewhere in the (...) (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) Well, maybe not (if you are counting from the closed end). But I wanted to go to 11! (...) Truck with a pin all the way at one end. I've done it before. That pin will swivel if placed between 2 and 3 (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| A very interesting idea, it takes the advantages of the train bases (strength with with the height saving of the inset bogie (truck)) but with far more flexibility of use. I think Lar's suggestion of leaving off one end and adding more holes would (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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