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(...) Very nice work, CM Tim! But please: it's 38 Class, not Class 38. I think you've been too long in the UK! Spotlighted. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Richie Dulin (19 years ago, 16-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hey guys- Just a quick weigh on this boiler design-- here is my Percy: (URL) Sorry, don't remember how I actually built it; I don't even display it anymore since the Duplo Thomas sets were introduced. Well, back to scrambling to get ready for (...) (19 years ago, 16-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi Mat, (...) Basically this arrangement: (3 URLs) (...) Good luck with it. From what I've heard of people who run layouts Thomas is always a big hit. Tim (19 years ago, 16-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Now that's interesting. Your boiler design is similar to what I did for a GW pannier tank engine, "Duck". I'd love to compare how you did you snotting attachments. (URL) I'm still working on them, but I'm building some engines for a Thomas the (...) (19 years ago, 16-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Sorry Esben (URL) Fixed Tim (19 years ago, 16-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Flex parts (Was NSW Class 38 Streamlined steamer)
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(...) Hmm, perhaps there a range of parts I should CAD. The flex rods are pretty simple and the tube is already done. The (URL) older type >of connector is in the Parts Tracker, as is the (URL) ball version>. The (URL) newer pin connectors> are (...) (19 years ago, 16-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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(...) It is there for the working pistons I never added ;) (...) That is actually the second iteration of the boiler. The first used macaroni but I felt it was a little too blocky. (...) (URL) They did>. It got spotlighted. You forgot to put it up. (...) (19 years ago, 16-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) As per usual I forgot to say half I wanted to so... I also like the greebling on the front footplate below the boiler and use of the (URL) Technic Beam 2 with Two Antistuds' (32530)> in the cylinders, coincidentally I was thinking of using (...) (19 years ago, 16-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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--SNIP-- (...) My L Class wasn't streamlined :P (...) I think the cone would be too pointy. The peak is surpringly blunt for a streamliner. I know what you mean about looking Russian. I think it might be the comparatively large boiler... and the (...) (19 years ago, 16-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Nice to see you doing steam, one day you will do one without the fancy streamlining to show the greeble underneath ;-) The loco looks good, but I feel the streamlinedness is a bit understated, I'm sure you thought of it but I think a cone (...) (19 years ago, 16-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Brilliant! I would love to receive the MPD when available. Keep on building! Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 BAYLUG/BAYLTC (19 years ago, 16-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi all, Shortly after I made my Mallard Teunis Davey contacted me asking if I wanted to have a go at making a (URL) Class 38>. I did and this is what came out. The train is based on a modified version of the wheelset I used for the Mallard with only (...) (19 years ago, 16-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.au, FTX) !
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Cool, missed that part. Now...details on the sizing, where to buy, etc? I'm sure I could bore out some brass rod, but if you have a supplier that stocks the right size, it would save a ton of time... (...) (19 years ago, 16-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Umm yeah, well I think you missed the point, NO lube is needed In lugnet.trains, Peter Edwards wrote: (...) (19 years ago, 16-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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This is my wheelbase: (URL) For this engine: (URL) Train>> I'm not actually using blind wheels; I make the middle wheels able to flex in, but it's extremely fiddly and you're better off with blind ones. The main thing this wheelbase does is attach (...) (19 years ago, 15-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Your welcome, I haven't actually built a steem engine this large, but I've been collecting ideas. (...) This is a long engine and unless you are articulating the boiler you'll want to balance the swing out at each end of the engine. The simple (...) (19 years ago, 15-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the pointers! I had already planned on purchasing the blind drivers, but I was planning on having my drive wheel arrangement with a flanged driver first. Why do you suggest having a blind wheel first? Do the pistons hide the (...) (19 years ago, 15-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) If you plan to put connecting rods on the drivers, you'll want to get 4 large wheels with flanges and 4 that are blind, no flange. The blind drivers will allow you to run through curves, and place the wheels closer to each other If you want (...) (19 years ago, 15-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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A slightly better solution may be to find similar stock in the pre-lubricated bronze used for bushings. I don't know the true name of the stuff, but if tubing of the right size could be found, you wouldn't need to worry about grease or oil. (...) (19 years ago, 15-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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To all, I am currently gearing up to start a new career and I may not have time to make parts in the near future so I thought now would be a good time to let you know. If you have ever thought of purchasing custom track now's the time. I may not (...) (19 years ago, 15-Mar-06, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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