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this is looking really good, and great to see a prototype being made, can't wait to see it running .......and hear it as well !!
Will you be making the front wheel sets as well as an accessory, for when the snow melts ?? The axles for the skids are quite low so did it have a compleat bolt on steering mechanism ??
I know what, Chris. Instead of wheels..........why don't you make a complete track system for the front end..........shouldn't take too long to knock out the few hundred parts needed! It's really nice to have the folks up in Maine supplying you with pictures as you go along. Are they following your build thread and someone spotted the tie rods?Jim
Quote from: Flyboy Jim on February 16, 2017, 03:52:12 PMI know what, Chris. Instead of wheels..........why don't you make a complete track system for the front end..........shouldn't take too long to knock out the few hundred parts needed! It's really nice to have the folks up in Maine supplying you with pictures as you go along. Are they following your build thread and someone spotted the tie rods?JimMore tracks for the front? and here I thought I liked you!If I can arrange to get access to the Marion steam shovel near here then I may do a model of it, it has three sets of tracks I think...I have been sending pics up to a couple of people at the museum and university at major milestones, one of them sent me the skid detail pics. Definitely looking forward to meeting everyone up there this spring.
Quote from: crueby on February 16, 2017, 04:29:50 PMQuote from: Flyboy Jim on February 16, 2017, 03:52:12 PMI know what, Chris. Instead of wheels..........why don't you make a complete track system for the front end..........shouldn't take too long to knock out the few hundred parts needed! It's really nice to have the folks up in Maine supplying you with pictures as you go along. Are they following your build thread and someone spotted the tie rods?JimMore tracks for the front? and here I thought I liked you!If I can arrange to get access to the Marion steam shovel near here then I may do a model of it, it has three sets of tracks I think...I have been sending pics up to a couple of people at the museum and university at major milestones, one of them sent me the skid detail pics. Definitely looking forward to meeting everyone up there this spring.I'm betting that once the Marion Steam Shovel folks see the model and documentation of your Lombard, they'll be more than pleased to accommodate you.
Outstanding.--Tim