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Bn2t LOCOMOTIVE PROJECT
- Thread starter MrT
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Terry,
This is so cool! Sorry I haven't been able to keep up with everybody's posts but as the move is finally winding down, I am trying to catch up to where i left off. Scratch building is so rewarding and so much fun! I prefer it over kit building! You're doing great! And this is such an off the wall subject which makes it all the better!
Something I have always enjoyed is having a one of a kind model and scratch building is the only way that is possible!
I'll keep on this one!
Bob
This is so cool! Sorry I haven't been able to keep up with everybody's posts but as the move is finally winding down, I am trying to catch up to where i left off. Scratch building is so rewarding and so much fun! I prefer it over kit building! You're doing great! And this is such an off the wall subject which makes it all the better!
Something I have always enjoyed is having a one of a kind model and scratch building is the only way that is possible!
I'll keep on this one!
Bob
My first love has been trains in particular steam locomotives, but there has never really been any variety in kit form. Then about two years ago while cruising around on Ebay I came across these paper models and I thought wow that might be fun to do. After doing the Adler sci-fi project I thought "you know maybe I could convert one of those paper models to plastic". The more I thought about it the more it seemed possible. I started one and it didn't turn out well. Put the project down for a while and started researching these European narrow gauge locomotives. I have collected several hundred pictures paying attention to how they are built, the types of wheels, braking systems...etc. Working out some construction processes I started again and that's where we are now. I have found that the paper models, while pretty cool, leave out some even cooler details. So it will be fun to add all that stuff as I go along.
I am far from a master builder, but I'm learning and having fun. Inspired by you, Alex, and others this is going to get done. I have been using the paper model as a direct pattern, but I have already noted some better ways and different materials that I will use on next one. Yeah there will be more. I have three more loco types with more available plus rolling stock.
Thanks for the support and I welcome any suggestions you might have.
Terry
Symmetry, always amazes me to see it.
My first love has been trains in particular steam locomotives, but there has never really been any variety in kit form. Then about two years ago while cruising around on Ebay I came across these paper models and I thought wow that might be fun to do. After doing the Adler sci-fi project I thought "you know maybe I could convert one of those paper models to plastic". The more I thought about it the more it seemed possible. I started one and it didn't turn out well. Put the project down for a while and started researching these European narrow gauge locomotives. I have collected several hundred pictures paying attention to how they are built, the types of wheels, braking systems...etc. Working out some construction processes I started again and that's where we are now. I have found that the paper models, while pretty cool, leave out some even cooler details. So it will be fun to add all that stuff as I go along.
I am far from a master builder, but I'm learning and having fun. Inspired by you, Alex, and others this is going to get done. I have been using the paper model as a direct pattern, but I have already noted some better ways and different materials that I will use on next one. Yeah there will be more. I have three more loco types with more available plus rolling stock.
Thanks for the support and I welcome any suggestions you might have.
Terry
Terry, After checking out your build, I can't imagine what i could tell you to help! Doesn't look like you need any help to me!
Bob
Thanks everyone for the support.
I assembled most of the left side wheels. I still need to add the driver cam's, but the loco is setting on all four drive wheels.
The wheels were pretty tough, but I'm sure there will be more challenges to come.
Thanks for following along!
I assembled most of the left side wheels. I still need to add the driver cam's, but the loco is setting on all four drive wheels.
The wheels were pretty tough, but I'm sure there will be more challenges to come.
Thanks for following along!
phantom II
Master at Arms
Very interesting Terry . Use to have a friend in TX. that use to scratch build road wheels for tanks, ect .
Fascinating but not enough for me to do it
Cheers, Christian B)
Fascinating but not enough for me to do it
Cheers, Christian B)
Very interesting Terry . Use to have a friend in TX. that use to scratch build road wheels for tanks, ect .
Fascinating but not enough for me to do it
Cheers, Christian B)
That's nuts! Too many on a tank
Thanks!
phantom II
Master at Arms
Very interesting Terry . Use to have a friend in TX. that use to scratch build road wheels for tanks, ect .
Fascinating but not enough for me to do it
Cheers, Christian B)
That's nuts! Too many on a tank
Thanks!
Oh, I fully agree but there are different kind of nuts
and he really had the talent to do it .He even completely built a Czar tank in 1/32 ...... :frantic
Cheers, Christian B)
phantom II
Master at Arms
Terry and Christian,
The best aircraft scratch builder I ever knew was Arlo Schroeder. I had the honor of meeting him back in 1982. Whenever he showed up at IPMS Nationals back then, there was no contest, he automatically won Best of show. He mostly built in 1/24th scale and they were absolutely incredible. The Waki brothers, Matt and Mark were also great aircraft modelers, but I don't remember them ever scratch building an entire model. They were the best detailers ever. Everything on their planes worked, including the tiny latches for all the panels, etc.
Here are images of Arlo Schroeder's work
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=arlo+schroeder&qpvt=arlo+schroeder&qpvt=arlo+schroeder&qpvt=arlo+schroeder&FORM=IGRE
Here is the Waki Brother's FW 190D. I saw this in person back in the early 80s and it was unbelievable!
http://www.markwaki.com/pages/Focke%20Wulf%20190%20D9%20page3.htm
Didn't mean to hijack, just thought you guys would be interested and it seemed to fit in with the current dialogue!
Bob
The best aircraft scratch builder I ever knew was Arlo Schroeder. I had the honor of meeting him back in 1982. Whenever he showed up at IPMS Nationals back then, there was no contest, he automatically won Best of show. He mostly built in 1/24th scale and they were absolutely incredible. The Waki brothers, Matt and Mark were also great aircraft modelers, but I don't remember them ever scratch building an entire model. They were the best detailers ever. Everything on their planes worked, including the tiny latches for all the panels, etc.
Here are images of Arlo Schroeder's work
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=arlo+schroeder&qpvt=arlo+schroeder&qpvt=arlo+schroeder&qpvt=arlo+schroeder&FORM=IGRE
Here is the Waki Brother's FW 190D. I saw this in person back in the early 80s and it was unbelievable!
http://www.markwaki.com/pages/Focke%20Wulf%20190%20D9%20page3.htm
Didn't mean to hijack, just thought you guys would be interested and it seemed to fit in with the current dialogue!
Bob
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