Author Topic: D51-200 Tender Locomotive 2-8-2  (Read 26850 times)

Offline J.L.

  • Rest In Peace
  • Full Member
  • *
  • Posts: 2113
Re: D51-200 Tender Locomotive 2-8-2
« Reply #225 on: June 05, 2019, 11:15:14 AM »
Thank ypu gentlemen. Very kind words. Appreciated.

Hi Bill,
Yes, three beautifully painted characters came with the kit; the fireman, the driver and a trainspotter.
I used the trainspotter in a photo to show a friend the scale of the model. I may have posted the picture on this site.
He's mmy favourite.

Cheers...John

Offline J.L.

  • Rest In Peace
  • Full Member
  • *
  • Posts: 2113
The Cab Roof
« Reply #226 on: June 05, 2019, 03:25:18 PM »
I've put off fastening the fascia at the back of the cab roof until now.

The roof edges have gutters ( there are also downspouts ). The roof slides into place using the slots in these gutters. A clever design.

The end is near.



 

Offline J.L.

  • Rest In Peace
  • Full Member
  • *
  • Posts: 2113
The Under Carriage
« Reply #227 on: June 05, 2019, 05:52:01 PM »
Here are three shots of the finished under carriage of the engine.

Notice in the first and third photo how the motor shaft is joined to the driveshaft. Quite a universal.


Offline cnr6400

  • Full Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2728
Re: D51-200 Tender Locomotive 2-8-2
« Reply #228 on: June 05, 2019, 08:26:58 PM »
Hi John, the silicone tube coupling is also done that way on some HO and O scale electric locomotives. Seems crude but in practice it works fine , quietly, for a long time, if the worm gearing and axle bearings get some lube regularly.  Chassis looks great!  :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
"I've cut that stock three times, and it's still too short!"

Offline crueby

  • Full Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 18554
  • Rochester NY
Re: D51-200 Tender Locomotive 2-8-2
« Reply #229 on: June 05, 2019, 09:24:34 PM »
Hi John, the silicone tube coupling is also done that way on some HO and O scale electric locomotives. Seems crude but in practice it works fine , quietly, for a long time, if the worm gearing and axle bearings get some lube regularly.  Chassis looks great!  :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
I've seen it done on RC model boats too - fine as long as the torque load is not too high, and easily replaced if it does fail.

Offline RJ

  • Full Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 5
Re: D51-200 Tender Locomotive 2-8-2
« Reply #230 on: June 05, 2019, 10:26:37 PM »
John - what do I have to do to see the photos that you post...all I see is the text.

Offline RJ

  • Full Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 5
Re: D51-200 Tender Locomotive 2-8-2
« Reply #231 on: June 05, 2019, 10:29:00 PM »
Never mind - your photos just appeared. Look like you are close to completion eh?

Offline J.L.

  • Rest In Peace
  • Full Member
  • *
  • Posts: 2113
Lost Tank
« Reply #232 on: June 06, 2019, 04:07:58 PM »
Hi RJ,

Yes, technically I am finished. However,in the last pack (pack 100) there is a brass tank that sits on the running board up against the cab on the right side of the engine. It was not shipped with the kit. It was not in the blister pack, but wrapped separately. I think that's why it was not in the kit. It went unnoticd until the very last.

Should have it from Great Britain in three weeks.

 

Offline J.L.

  • Rest In Peace
  • Full Member
  • *
  • Posts: 2113
Re: D51-200 Tender Locomotive 2-8-2
« Reply #233 on: June 06, 2019, 04:09:59 PM »
But here are some shots ot the engine minus that tank.

Offline Johnmcc69

  • Full Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 792
  • Erie Pa., USA
Re: D51-200 Tender Locomotive 2-8-2
« Reply #234 on: June 06, 2019, 06:55:41 PM »
 :ThumbsUp:
Truly oustanding work John! So many cool little details!

 I hate to see this build wrap up.

 John

Offline cnr6400

  • Full Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2728
Re: D51-200 Tender Locomotive 2-8-2
« Reply #235 on: June 06, 2019, 08:55:50 PM »
Hi John, did you try the led's in the firebox yet? I see Guo's got the shovel out already, and Takeo is ready to pull the "highball" lever. Great work!
"I've cut that stock three times, and it's still too short!"

Online sco

  • Full Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1693
  • Location: Northants UK
Re: D51-200 Tender Locomotive 2-8-2
« Reply #236 on: June 06, 2019, 08:56:03 PM »
I've really enjoyed following this build too, like Chris' builds - so much progress in a short space of time and excellently presented.

Top job!

Simon.
Ars longa, vita brevis.

Offline Kim

  • Global Moderator
  • Full Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 7860
  • Portland, Oregon, USA
Re: D51-200 Tender Locomotive 2-8-2
« Reply #237 on: June 07, 2019, 05:39:32 AM »
Very nice, John!  Just a fun build to watch come together, and you made a superb job of it all!
Kim

Offline J.L.

  • Rest In Peace
  • Full Member
  • *
  • Posts: 2113
Re: D51-200 Tender Locomotive 2-8-2
« Reply #238 on: June 07, 2019, 02:30:47 PM »
Thank you fellows.

The missing tank will have to be screwed onto the running board from below. So no final hookup of the electrics will take place at the time. The  connecrting plugs snap into place and lock. I want to be able to remove the engine so that I can get under it.

Here it is in its display case nonetheless.

Offline b.lindsey

  • Global Moderator
  • Full Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13860
  • Dallas, NC, USA
    • Workbench-Miniatures
Re: D51-200 Tender Locomotive 2-8-2
« Reply #239 on: June 07, 2019, 03:20:37 PM »
Just awesome John. I too, hate to see it end. By all means do a follow up though when that last part comes in and the electrics are hooked up. So glad you decided to do a log on it here for us too!!

Bill

 

SimplePortal 2.3.5 © 2008-2012, SimplePortal