Screwy Nick Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 I have no room in the cab as it is stuffed with R/C gear. There is a control box on the pilot which is a solid casting. Fashioned a box from brass and doll house hinges to hold the batterys & switch. All wire is in tubing directed to it. The pilot markers which I thought was going to be more difficult turned out to be fairly easy. I did the tender a few years ago when I had it open to add pipe and valves for propane use. Going to let the paint cure a couple of days before heat testing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Very nice indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 Thank You, today painting the control box. Tomorrow bring all the wiring into the box, install batteries and switches. NOTE: the 'voice response' on my fire stick: I say TRAINS, presently watching a Challenger on an excursion with Elvis as the fireman. That outfit won't be white for very log. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Hello Nick, nice idea, the box looks good, don't forget the grounding cable...:) Regards Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 Jan, good idea, if I can find a tiny piece of braided copper would make a nice detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Desoldering wire ? Greets Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 Frightening, had the same idea. The one I have is a bit too wide. Tried to cut in half, I guess you know what happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 Jan, : Desoldering wire looks too good to let it go. I stretched it as much as I could, still seemed a bit wide. I rubbed CA adhesive along both sides, letting it set for a few hours then will attempt to cut it in half again. Will let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Nice work ..There Nick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 Sean thank you. Jan, I was able to trim it down to what would be a good size. I laid the box on the pilot, fully fills the width. Too nice a detail not to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Nick, I'm sure this will be good, the main thing is that it gives you pleasure. And please stroke bug from me. Max and Moritz are sleeping right now. Regards Jan Ps. I have to run my train again, I haven't done anything for months, somehow the fun has passed me, I'm always amazed at what you do.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 I WILL find a place for the ground strap, and like lightening rod connections will be plain brass, show up better. I'm glad you like and follow what I do, and YES I do get a lot of pleasure from my trains, do a little something every day. I also have gotten into a low spot with my hobby, but thankfully it doesn't last long. I'm just about out of ideas, for now, but sure something will inspire me soon. Glad to hear Max and Moritz are well, Bug sends WELL WISHES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 I have been enjoying these other hobbies .... A 1988 John Deere garden tractor with a 42: Snow Thrower, My pike is under 3" of ice ... My side kick just turned 15 on the 14th ... .. and the two Mini Horses...I get my train fix from Nick and others..Oh Ya two grandsons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 Horses: a person in my past owned a Jumper, he was a giant of a horse, but gentle as a lamb. He could read a persons temperament and if he didn't like you he made it known to stay away from him. Your companion doesn't look his age, but I bet he/she is a firecracker, they are the best. Trains: very frustrating morning, two 'swinging' problems with the lighting, one bad switch wire that was broken under the insulation and would make/break as it was moved. Just when I thought that was all, one of the marker lights pair was shorting out on the edge of the pipe causing an occasional dimming, till it finally broke. Some days are more fun that others, right Chuck?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Nick, right...train gremlins ugh! Sean, The first pic fits the Santa theme that I have set for this site and it has snowflakes drifting down the page which fits in well with your snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 Chuck, where can I find that?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Nick, Scroll clear down at the very bottom of the page where it says themes. Left click on that and the theme panel opens. I'm set on Christmas (Here Comes Santa). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 I FINALLY finished the K4, and am pleased with the outcome. Pic is on the brightly lit workbench, so the markers will definately visible in day light. The switch is secured to the side of the box, the holders are wired in parallel and can be easily lifted out to replace the batteries. Think I found the perfect spot for the ground strap, rear of the box, close to the edge, so it is visible. EDIT: have since straightened the box. EDIT 2: Jan, the strap fell apart as I attempted to attach it, will make another this time using solder to keep the weave together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Neat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share Posted February 24, 2022 Sean, thank you, I enjoyed the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Great work Nick,, glad you stuck with it and did not give up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 All good Nick, the one with the grounding cable should actually be a joke....it was a self-runner. But I can think of something else... The box should actually be lashed with small chains....:), otherwise it falls down Greets Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share Posted February 25, 2022 Jerry, just to dumb too know when I am beat, same with the clock kit. Jan, my sense of humor needs some polishing, the idea of chains? I looked for a miniature hasp to no avail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Try this… Chains My humor is strange, but I think that a box was somehow fixed, it came later and it was probably not welded, so either screws or tensioned with chains or ropes. I'm looking for a picture.... Regards Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share Posted February 25, 2022 Jan, this is the closest pic I could find. Looks like it has stay bolts along the sides. Wish I would have seen this sooner, would have soldered them to the sides not interfering with the open/close of the lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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