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On the left side of the picture, it looks like there is a steam line on the end of the main winch drum shaft - is this for a steam-operated clutch to engage the drum? …Also, does the smaller gear that is on left end of the shaft above the drum move side to side to engage the larger gear under it?
Your model looks amazing - though I suspect that you haven't finished the gear / dog-clutch.How did you make the first big Bevel / Hypoid Gear ?Did you use a small cutter in order not to hit the axel ?Best wishesPer
I'm full of admiration for anyone who builds a model steam shovel. Is the full size machine from which you are working near to you? If so could you post a few pictures of it please?
I notice the tracks in the picture, were they cast or machined from bar stock?
How many trips did you make back and forth to get pictures and dimensions?gbritnell
Great attention to detail, looks terrific.
Only question - what happened to the colours in the first picture Per