7mm US model dabblings

SimonT

SimonT

Western Thunderer
On the other hand the ancient Jap Brass Big Boys on Laramie were prepared for painting using the Badger gun and a relatively small compressor. Nothing else would touch the ancient lacquer and crud. I cannot advise you of Pete's technique other than his comment that it took ages, but then three Big Boys is a lot of acreage to cover. I now use one of these guns to prepare my models and keep the pressure low and accept the frequent blockages of the small pick up tube on the Badger, frustrating as they are.

MachineMart list a load of kit and different mediums which might get around the pick up blockages but I would still try to use low pressure.
 
adrian

adrian

Flying Squad
Brian McKenzie said:
The answer is to blast both sides of any sheetmetal work - to even out the effect of the peening.
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Agreed - although not so easy to do once I'd soldered it in to the tender.

SimonT said:
On the other hand the ancient Jap Brass Big Boys on Laramie were prepared for painting using the Badger gun and a relatively small compressor. Nothing else would touch the ancient lacquer and crud.
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I know people can get good results which is why I suggested using a test piece. In this case I think one factor is the material you are cleaning. In my experience brass work hardens much quicker than nickel-silver so it might be that brass is less susceptible to the shot peening effect than nickel-silver.
 
Tim Humphreys ex Mudhen

Tim Humphreys ex Mudhen

Western Thunderer
For getting general muck off the model an ultrasonic cleaner works very well. It won't remove lacquer or solder but it gets crud out of all the tight corners.

all the best
Tim
 
Big Train James

Big Train James

Western Thunderer
mickoo said:
I see a SD70ACe on the table as well, not a UP, looks like C&NW colours but I don't think one has ever been painted in those colours, a GG1 as well, all over black has to be NJDOT, PC or Amtrak, I've also got a growing itch for a MILW Little Joe.
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The sd70ACe is painted in the NS heritage Reading scheme. There was a UP sd70ACe painted into CNW as part of their heritage program, but it was an abstract scheme derived from the original, rather than a straight implementation of the original scheme as NS used.

The GG1 is painted in Pennsy DGLE, which is Dark Green Locomotive Enamel. Also known as Brunswick Green. Also known as a 55 gallon drum of black paint with a drop of green added. Statistically speaking, it's black.

Too bad I didn't know about the Little Joe interest. My table mate had a full Overland Little Joe drive for sale for $125. Pilot trucks, drive trucks, sideframes, wheels sets, and gearboxes. Already sold. By the way, it's a bit late now, but they have an operational Little Joe at the Illinois Railway Museum. Too bad the scenery in the area doesn't meet your standards for dramatic imagery.
 
michael080

michael080

Western Thunderer
no, it's not only you. I like the lens 10ft above the ground in the first picture. This gives a whole new impression and shows this beasts power much better.

Michael
 
mickoo

mickoo

Western Thunderer
The problem with almost all rail fanning in urban areas is the plethora of overhead services, it's just a visual mess.

As with others, the first shot works best, the rail worker partial obscured by steam adds further interest.
 
Scale7JB

Scale7JB

Western Thunderer
I quite like all the wires lamps and telegraph poles, not as a train shot but just as a photograph for capturing the moment. It definitely sets the scene of a slightly lower key suburban american town. And if you ever saw some of my photography you'll see the 'slightly lower than ground' angle is kinda my style.

As an engine shot the first one definitely better of course.

JB.
 
mickoo

mickoo

Western Thunderer
Well, it takes all sorts :p, I'm not a big fan of preserved steam and the Big boy is no exception.

However, throw back to 1948 and, well, I'll let the photo tell the rest.

Jim Ady Photos - Don Strack

This is a Big boy doing what Big boys do in Big boy country, excepting the train crew and lone track walker (photographer excluded) I'd guess there probably isn't another living soul within 30 miles of this scene, and that I find very very appealing.
 
Scale7JB

Scale7JB

Western Thunderer
mickoo said:
Well, it takes all sorts :p, I'm not a big fan of preserved steam and the Big boy is no exception.

However, throw back to 1948 and, well, I'll let the photo tell the rest.

Jim Ady Photos - Don Strack

This is a Big boy doing what Big boys do in Big boy country, excepting the train crew and lone track walker (photographer excluded) I'd guess there probably isn't another living soul within 30 miles of this scene, and that I find very very appealing.
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That is a magnificent photograph!

One thing very interesting is that this pre-dates the chain drive from the expansion link pivot to the lubricator as you'll see in my photos. Is the chain preservation, or just later in their lives?

JB.
 
mickoo

mickoo

Western Thunderer
I believe they're called engines, front engine and rear engine.

The chain driven lubricator is later in their lives and should be covered with a chain guard cover.

The cover removal is a preservation thing, or, very very late in their lives, I've not seen a 'working' (as opposed to preserved) one without a cover.
 
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