Alan Curtis releases 12-AXLE DEPRESSED CENTER FLAT CAR

Thank you Paul,yes it works out to be about 2 1/2 inch rod ( I hope ) lol.
When "WE" come over to start your bench work etc,will show you how if you want?

 

Jason:

What is an "arvo?" Is that something like a "barbie?"

Great idea on securing the load. I am going to do that to some of mine.

 

Thanks Hemi,Flash,& here i thought it was the normal procedure.

[ 30. April 2004, 08:55: Message edited by: JASON ]

 

In fact, as I think about it, Alan, it could be a really small screw like one to body mount a coupler. That would make it less obvious.

I have used .010 inch brass wire about 2-3 mm long and drilled a hole in the deck. Holds okay, but you can't set the load on the ground because the wire sticks out. Small screw may be better. Hmmmm...

 

Flash,
Yep was done with M/T body mount drill & tap set.5/16th screw I think.

 

Thanks Alan,means alot to me!Finally finished it today.


The other side,may weather abit more & cover up those shiny bits underneath.





[ 02. May 2004, 12:54: Message edited by: JASON ]

 

Yes,I haven't taken it for a run around the layout yet,I was more concerned about tunnel clearance.

 

Jason: Very nice job. I had not thought about the balance and that it might be critical.

 

Thanks everyone for your kind words,means alot!

 

Went for a test hop on the weekend,only 5 obstructions got in the way,but most important was balance,not a problem,she tracked true all the around the layouts.
Here we are leaving Parker Yard.



Gave Paul Cassar a ring to come move this signal but he wasn't on call this weekend so we had to make do!



As we tip-toe across Dead Mans creek!back into Parker Yard.



I apologise for the out of focus/crappy shots,I'm trying to save for a 5 mpx digital camera & thanks to Flash for encouraging me to read up on the subject of photography & the links!

[ 11. May 2004, 14:43: Message edited by: JASON ]

 

Paul.
Thats what's got me stumped,all these shots are macro,I've played with exposure times etc still playing with light settings & will work out the timer next so I can set up on tri-pod,set the timer & take a shot.
The camera is a Cannon A200,2 mp.nothing flash but still expected better than these,or maybe it's time for me to visit the optician.

 

Jason:

FWIW, I get the best shots using manual focus. I just measure the distance to the nearest cm and use that. Also, macro has a depth of focus problem, but depending on how you compose the picture, you can make it not so obvious. I sometimes use a macro when it is not needed and a normal picture will give a better depth of focus.

Paul C. made me decide that you really need a tripod. Digital cameras are very light so a fairly inexpensive one will do well. Use a timer and try to take the picture hands off.