Screwy Nick Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 Fence project is complete, so back to the Shark. So far headlamp and marker lights. The marker lights are using dual color LED's, Red or Green depending on polarity of the circuit. Have LED's for the number boards also. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 First run outside, very happy with it. One more detail that should arrive tomorrow. Life is Good The track boss liked it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Ooooo that is coming along nicely ...what RailRoad paint are you with ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 Sean, what is presently on it is RUST-OLEUM. sandable primer. I have a couple of jars of Flo-Quil, Tuscan Red, same part number but different colors. Haven't decided what to do yet. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 OK since I asked I just opened the first post of this thread PRR .stupid ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Nice one of a kind unit and sure is a long one! What's the puppy's name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 Sean, I guess it could also have been Brunswick Green, if used for freight. Chuck: Yes, I had to be careful carrying it outside, turning around to shut the door I realized that. The shelter named him Buggle, I guess cause he's marked like a Beagle, I just call him Bug, one great little guy. Life is Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Bug is a great name ! I might steal that @ some point in time ... Nice cheerful looking dog ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Bug is a great name and fits him well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Guys, he is terrific, with personality so much bigger than he. Being only 1 we should have many happy years together, God willing. Sean, just getting close to him would be a real feat, as he is terrified of any other person, and won't leave his comfort zone of house, yard or truck. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Give him time .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 I sure hope so. We presently attend socialization gatherings of a couple other dogs and people. I have to stand or he will spend the entire time on my lap shaking, and he puked at the last two sessions. We started calming treats, if he isn't better at the next one I'll stop taking him. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Is he bonding with you ? That's all you and he need! Buds with Bug ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Sean, I picked him up from the shelter and it was supposed be just a foster for a few weeks. House train him and make him adoptable. In just two days he got quite comfortable and trusting of me. Went to give him back, and just couldn't, adopted him then and there. And we are Buds. He is really sleeping. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chuck Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 That's a great pic...when I see that I start thinking of that Dog Tales show on tv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Chuck, never saw it, but will look for it. Like train video's could watch animal shows all day. Thanks for the tip. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 I get Dog Tales on my over the air tv channel Saturday mornings. I see there's another show called DogTales on PBS but I never seen that one. Here the one I watch...well opening theme song... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Chuck, thank you for the intro, looks like fun, I'll look for it. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 USAT Smooth side cars: some time ago I removed the wheel pick up's, installed flanged BB's in the side frames (much easier as they had more meat than the PA side frames), LED for lighting with an gell cell in the Mail car. They roll away at the slightest off bubble of the track. So easy to pull even the Baby Shark walked away with all 6 cars. wheel slippage. ANYWAY, here it is, A-1-A with a sound system and lighted cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 Sean, Always like your Muppet responses, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Nice! Engine looks like it's as long as the cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 Ya got a good eye Chuck. The standard cars are 33" and the loco is 30", not counting couplers on either. I realized the baby shark doesn't have a cooling fan and a couple other details, must put a strain on the parts dept again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 Bored the roof for the fan installation. Interesting observation: The fan I am using for this one was made for an Aristocraft E8. It is almost an exact duplicate of the ones I used on the big one that were for the USAT F3. The only difference appears to be the number of fan blades. F3 has 8 and the E8 has 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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