THE PATTERNS ARE FINISHED AND READY FOR THE FOUNDRY
- Trainman4602
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THE PATTERNS ARE FINISHED AND READY FOR THE FOUNDRY
I just finished the patterns for the new Bettendorph trucks. These patterns were 3D printed in a plastic wood composite. This is my first experience with 3D patterns. The accuracy it just super. The core prints ,that's the black area are right on the money. This made it easy to make the core boxes. All the 3D solid works and 3D printing was done by Jay Gross of JG Conversions LLC
These trucks are the first in a series of trucks planned. They feature cores for detail and will be some of the best on the market. I also plan to make an Andrews as well as bring back the original roller bearing trucks.
I will have brake rigging available as well. I also plan to make different spring arraignments and the trucks will have working journal lids. I will have the original "NIXON" spherical bronze bearings available , the side frames will handle a ball bearing customer supplied.
AS for wheels I will subcontract that out. I have turned enough wheels in my life. Don't want to do that any longer. I will provided a list of wheel suppliers to handle that or just supply your own.
I will have prices as soon as possible.
BTW The trucks will be made of cast iron.
These trucks are the first in a series of trucks planned. They feature cores for detail and will be some of the best on the market. I also plan to make an Andrews as well as bring back the original roller bearing trucks.
I will have brake rigging available as well. I also plan to make different spring arraignments and the trucks will have working journal lids. I will have the original "NIXON" spherical bronze bearings available , the side frames will handle a ball bearing customer supplied.
AS for wheels I will subcontract that out. I have turned enough wheels in my life. Don't want to do that any longer. I will provided a list of wheel suppliers to handle that or just supply your own.
I will have prices as soon as possible.
BTW The trucks will be made of cast iron.
ALLWAYS OPERATING MY TRAIN IN A SAFE MANNER USING AUTOMATIC AIR BRAKES
Re: THE PATTERNS ARE FINISHED AND READY FOR THE FOUNDRY
What gauge? Excellent!
Christopher P. Mahony
Los Angeles Live Steamers
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Los Angeles Live Steamers
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- Trainman4602
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Re: THE PATTERNS ARE FINISHED AND READY FOR THE FOUNDRY
Technically they are between 1.5 and 1.6 the center to center of the wheels is 8.5
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Re: THE PATTERNS ARE FINISHED AND READY FOR THE FOUNDRY
Very nice, Dave.
In the hopes you don't think I'm trying to second guess you---but I'd like to ask if you have considered having them cast in ductile instead of gray iron? They'll look the same, and machine the same, but will have far greater strength, and will also have the ability to be welded much easier, should that ever be an issue.
Harold
In the hopes you don't think I'm trying to second guess you---but I'd like to ask if you have considered having them cast in ductile instead of gray iron? They'll look the same, and machine the same, but will have far greater strength, and will also have the ability to be welded much easier, should that ever be an issue.
Harold
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Re: THE PATTERNS ARE FINISHED AND READY FOR THE FOUNDRY
Nicely done Dave.
Newbie Question: Would these take a Ball Bearing?
Newbie Question: Would these take a Ball Bearing?
Charlie Pipes
Mid-South Live Steamers
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Mid-South Live Steamers
Current Projects:
Scratch Built 3 3/4 scale 0-4-4 Forney
Little Engines American
20 Ton Shay (Castings and Plans Purchased for future)
- Trainman4602
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Re: THE PATTERNS ARE FINISHED AND READY FOR THE FOUNDRY
Yes Charlie
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- dwilloughby
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Re: THE PATTERNS ARE FINISHED AND READY FOR THE FOUNDRY
David,
Thank you for bringing back your trucks. I have two pair and they have been bullet proof for the past 19 or so years, and they were used before I purchased them. Can't wait to see the final product.
Thank you for bringing back your trucks. I have two pair and they have been bullet proof for the past 19 or so years, and they were used before I purchased them. Can't wait to see the final product.
Re: THE PATTERNS ARE FINISHED AND READY FOR THE FOUNDRY
Dave, the parts look great. Will you be doing a video on the process from cad to finished trucks?
Steve
Yea, I can't even IMAGINE how many wheels that must be.Trainman4602 wrote:I have turned enough wheels in my life.
Steve
- Trainman4602
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Re: THE PATTERNS ARE FINISHED AND READY FOR THE FOUNDRY
No CAD necessary. Only a file and a 3/4" Drill and a drill press to complete the trucks. The wheels are the only parts to machine.
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Re: THE PATTERNS ARE FINISHED AND READY FOR THE FOUNDRY
Finally a Bettendorf truck that looks right being offered on the market again.
Jeff
Jeff
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Re: THE PATTERNS ARE FINISHED AND READY FOR THE FOUNDRY
Dave, who are you using to run your wheels?
Thanks
Chris
Thanks
Chris
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- Trainman4602
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