Gadgie’s workbench (EM)

[Gadgie]

Thanks both! I was thinking of kludging something together from plasticard, but these options look much more classy. Despite being fairly committed to EM, at least for the time being, I am a member of the Scalefour Society, so will investigate the etched version as I don’t (yet) have 3DP capability.

And thanks too Phil O, I guess that is the reason that buffers are the size they are.

Richard
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[45609]

Don't get too hung up on buffer heights, they do vary, a loaded vehicle will sit lower on it's springs than an empty one.

On the real railway I'd agree. In model terms having a consistent buffer height is pretty important to reliable operation. Especially true if you plan to propel trains often. In that regard consistently weighted wagons and sprung buffers also have equal importance.

Cheers...Morgan

 

[Gadgie]

The ballast brake now has a more complete chassis, with straight truss rods, axle boxes, springs, and brakes.



I’ve also decided I can’t live with window frames bulging outwards, so these are being replaced with plastic strip.

Paul Bartlett’s photos (thank you Paul!) show several different configurations of window frame, and I presume that the originals were replaced as they rotted, so some room for manoeuvre here.

Next step will be, er, steps!

Richard
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