Sean Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Here is another idea for you to not model ... https://youtu.be/3NzYR9GQK0E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 Hello Nick, I made the turnbuckles from brass tube, 2.5 mm outside and inside drilled to 1.4 mm. The rods are simple copper cable with a diameter of 1.4 mm. Regards Jan with Max and Moritz :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Jan, thank you for explaining exactly how you made them. Brass shapes are getting harder and harder to find here, but would be easier to solder the wires to them. I'll go to see what is available. Nick & The Bug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Nice looking load being made here . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 Ozark has turnbuckles in stock Ozark Short or Long… Regards Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Jan, I looked at that site two days ago and only found ones I didn't like. These look much better than what I saw. Going to order them right now. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I was just leaving for the hobby shop, don't have to go now. EDIT: should have them in 3 days, THANK YOU AGAIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Assembled the loads for the other two cars, again being aware of weight. I used the cut ends of the sticks to make the center stack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Looking great Nick ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 Hi Nick, Sean is right, this is going to be great. You can heat up the second locomotive to push….a heavy train. Regards Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Sean, thank you. Jan, do you mean like this?? Next time will be 6 cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 Yes, exactly, it's going to be a bit harder, but I have no experience with anything like that…:) Regards Jan with Max and Moritz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Jan, no time like the present. Can run them on your existing track. Mamod has a nice 4 wheel'er with the 'wobbler' cylinders, will definitely have to wipe down the track after that one runs. Nick & Bug send our best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 Hello Nick, nice idea, but I don't have that in mind, I stay with electric, water dissolves my tracks, that's all glued.... Today it is finally warm again, actually I wanted to eat an ice cream....but it always comes differently.... Regards All the best to you and bug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 That is adorable, even has the white lip. And I also sometimes give the Bug a taste of what I am having. The BEST companions ever. Stay Safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 Hi Nick, There is a problem with the parts that do not have a hole for the wire. ? Or am I wrong with my assumption? I hope everything is fine with both of you. Regards Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Jan, I did order the turn buckles you recommended on the 30th and received a confirmation. Since then I have Emailed them twice as to a possible ETA. Have received no response to my Emails and no notification as to their being shipped. I will attempt to them call today, but frankly doubt I will connect with a live person. As to the parts, I doubt there will be a hole for the wire, but anticipate no problem drilling them out as I expect they will be of soft metal. I appreciate your concern and hope you, Moritz and Max are doing fine. Stay well EDIT: I did call, voice mail but no response. If anyone is aware of them no longer being in business please advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 Hello Nick, I think they have nothing in the warehouse and have to turn on the oven to make some. Yes, this is white metal, soft, I would work with a hand drill. I think you are very familiar with it. To shorten the long waiting time, I found in another forum very nice model photos of the cable car. I hope that's okay if I link this here....? Regards Jan with Max and Moritz Cable car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Jan, GREAT SHOTS, thank you for sharing them. If I had scenery I would model that for sure, unusual to say the least. And that 60 inch tree is amazing. It appears the cars used in these pics for the raw logs appear to be short wheel based. Must still be extremely heavy. As a successful former small business owner experience shows it's a good practice to at least acknowledge a customer , good news or bad. EDIT: decided to go with my original thought, go to hobby shop to pick up materials and make my own, Email and Vmail Ozark, cancelled the order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Here's the first one. It of course needs to be dressed, and once painted the flaws will blend. Only 19 more to go. Once I set up a jig can pound them out. Scenario: the wire rope cables are permanently spliced to the top cross member eye loop, top loader places the cross member on top of load, cables hang down. Bottom loader sets hook through the lower eye, tightens the turnbuckle, and done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 Hello Nick, good idea, this already looks very good, homemade is better than just bought.....:) Regards Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 He needs to keep his hands and mind busy .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Jan, thank you. Sean, you are so right. Stay Well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Had some fun today. Made 7 more turnbuckle set ups then eyes got tired. I used the resistance soldering unit for the two end pieces. Used regular circuit board solder for the wires so I didn't need as much heat so as not to loosen the other parts. Think I'll check out Blackening Solution instead of painting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Interesting and yes looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 Hello Nick, they look better than mine...:), you want to blacken them with chemicals, so I'm interested in what that looks like. Regards Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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