enginear joe Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Don't say sorry to me. I'm trying to be funny. I usually fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 Here is one of the Amfleet sides, mold worked well. I hurt my back working on the outdoor tracks, so I am working inside again. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 OOOooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Bob, I know exactly what you mean. My back and knees are the reasons that I elevated my rail, no scenery but makes running much easier. I'm stiff and sore bending over the table spiking down the track on the barge. No quick fix other than finding something else to do. Cars are coming out GREAT. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 Thanks for the encouragement Nick. Yes, I have an on going problem with my back and when it happens, I will not know it, just happens. Most of the time, I can do heavy work and my back is OK, but then sometimes, it seems, for no reason, bam, it hits me, something to do with a nerve from the bottom of my spine and then down into my legs. I rest for 2 to 6 weeks and it goes away. Sometimes I can work for months with no problem. Oh well, what can one expect from a 73 yr. old. I will keep on chugging until it, or me, is done. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Bob, at 72 and many years of hard work I know what you mean. I just do what I can when I can. During periods when I can't I read many of the RR books that I have received as gifts over the years, and am I surprised at some of the facts I am learning. Just for instance: the best locomotive ever produced only was 8% efficient. Quote: Steam Locomotives cyclopedia Volume 1 by Linn H. Wescott. Just keep on Chugging Life is Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 Sometimes, I feel as if I am only 2% efficient. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I did a quick spray of one side of my F40PH. It looked good so I thought I'd hurry and spray the other side before it cured fully. Big mistake. It ran, fish-eyed, and got spray all over the black when the paper towel moved, and even thru the tape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Joe, patience can sometimes be the hardest part of this hobby. When painting the tug the paint required a 48 hour cure time, even before adding another coat. Talk about counting hours. Biggest mistake I ever made was attempting to add dull coat to a not fully cured locomotive. The paint wrinkled. totally ruined had to strip and start all over. Hope you don't have to strip and start all over. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Patience? Who's got patience? I wanna run trains! (hopefully the stripes will cover some?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Bob, hope today finds you feeling a bit better. Life is Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 Thank you Nick. I am feeling better everyday. I was out in the garage today making molds for the truck braces and will post how I did it in a few. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Glad to hear, anxiously awaiting your progress. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 Here is how I am making some parts for the truck braces. First I cut the shape out of bondo and then make a male copy out of epoxy and next I will make a urethane mold. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share Posted May 22, 2018 Finished the first half of the lounge window frames and will start on the other half tomorrow. I hope the second part goes as well as the first part. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Bob glad to see you are getting back in the swing of things. We'll keep watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Hey Sean, if my posts upset you so much, why do you read them. I think that you should join an emogee/subliminal meaning forum, not a model train forum, and maybe that would make you much happier. Your posts are far from centered on rail oriented subjects. Can't figure out what you are trying to convey. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 I though I would tell you ( humorously ) that I was watching ( not doing so well )… This is a great thread. Sorry .. I'm trying to not offend you .. Some times it's hard to say what I want to say.. And I will stop. Just Great job and keep up the great work. Sean Again Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Well, obviously I didn't understand, sometimes I am dense. I am glad that you enjoy my obsession and try to share what I am doing. I hope that some of the things and procedures that I use, some can use. I don't know how many are, but if only a few, that's fine with me. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Bob, don't feel bad, I too sometimes don't understand some things that are posted, but now that Sean explained it, I got a chuckle. The only pic that brings to mind is 'Fail Safe', but not sure. I also make molds and cast things from different materials. Latest is using JB Weld to cast lawn mower parts, very happy with them. Keep up the good work and keep posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 Yes, I guess that JB weld is a sort of epoxy and I use epoxy all of the time. Before I started using urethane, I made my molds out of epoxy and fiberglass and the only thing about that was that the molds couldn't wrap around the part because one would get mold lock and you couldn't get the part out, but with soft urethane that doesn't matter, you just bend the mold off of the part, much more user friendly. Wouldn't you know it, I cut ten window frames with one 1/32 inch end mill with no breakage and the last window cut, I have broken two, so I am going to the store to buy two more for the last cut. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 Here is the final step for the Superliner stabilizer mounts out of urethane. I think that I have all of the molds for the Superliner now. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Impressive work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 Thanks Sean, and I am almost ready to start putting one of the Superliners together. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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