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by AusDan
Mon Aug 16, 2021 3:24 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Firetube Boiler Project - Leak Troubles
Replies: 57
Views: 24375

Re: Firetube Boiler Project - Leak Troubles

More of a question than advice, but with this instance of the small vertical boiler, wouldn't the low melt point 45 silver solder better suited ?
by AusDan
Thu Oct 22, 2020 3:22 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: PRR K-4 Fire Up
Replies: 12
Views: 9728

Re: PRR K-4 Fire Up

well done, sounds spot on and looks 1st class too
by AusDan
Fri Aug 21, 2020 9:13 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Newbie 1.5" Scale 7.5" gauge Invicta owner needs help
Replies: 6
Views: 4095

Re: Newbie 1.5" Scale 7.5" gauge Invicta owner needs help

I'm pretty sure this is an injector, as there are no connections to the axle whatsoever. And I appreciate the advice regarding the valve. I have a lot to learn and am thankful there is somewhere to come for sage advice. I don't think you can throttle an injector, it either picks up and works, if yo...
by AusDan
Sun Sep 02, 2018 3:11 am
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Small Diesel engines for motive power
Replies: 33
Views: 30572

Re: Small Diesel engines for motive power

I would of thought there is a lot higher health risks, breathing in diesel fumes..The anti pollution gear on diesel seem a lot more than petrol.
by AusDan
Wed Jul 25, 2018 5:09 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Project: N&W class J on 5"gauge
Replies: 218
Views: 250875

Re: Project: N&W class J on 5"gauge

Thats one smooth, quiet drive train...what kind of tolerances do you work too?
by AusDan
Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:43 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Wheels to axles — which Loctite?
Replies: 74
Views: 26007

Re: Wheels to axles — which Loctite?

Would loctite still be suitable in this case?

1.5" scale battery electric, 1"shaft is keyed, 1" wide sprocket not keyed, (sprocket driven by motor)

regards Danny
by AusDan
Sun Mar 11, 2018 6:20 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: E-Mail today, Offer casting fully Machine
Replies: 16
Views: 11549

Re: E-Mail today, Offer casting fully Machine

https://www.stationroadsteam.com/new-build-locomotives/ http://www.maxitrak.com/maxitrak-locomotives Or, if you'd prefer, I believe you will find enough of the Winson/Steam Traction World locos out there. These go up to 5" 2-10-0, so, not "small"...just note, like my Stuart Turner S-...
by AusDan
Tue Nov 21, 2017 7:01 am
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Backyard Rails
Replies: 4
Views: 7649

Re: Backyard Rails

https://www.shapeways.com/shops/pikerivernorthern

These are similar, but in 1.6 scale...Also shows 3D capabilities
I would be interested if you find something in 1.5 scale too...

cheers
Danny
by AusDan
Wed Jul 06, 2016 5:35 am
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Fusion360 and my construction blog of the GE44 locomotive
Replies: 4
Views: 5902

Re: Fusion360 and my construction blog of the GE44 locomotiv

That is great work, Ive just started playing around with the fusion360 package at very basic level...
Also started playing around with building a GE44 tonner as well, on the back burner, but have been interested in you progress.
by AusDan
Thu Feb 04, 2016 4:15 am
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: What kind of batteries?
Replies: 14
Views: 9346

Re: What kind of batteries?

SLA - sealed lead acid, similar to traditional lead battery LION or Li-on - lithium-ion battery, newer deep cycle battery Li-on has really transformed the rechargeable world, can be charged almost anytime, no memory issues, quite a high rate of discharge (usable power), can also be charged quite fas...
by AusDan
Tue Oct 20, 2015 5:44 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Building copper boilers
Replies: 24
Views: 8039

Re: Building copper boilers

6" copper boilers are not that uncommon in Australia and if the fire box is between the frames it would be a preferred choice of material as it will give maximum internal width for the grate.
by AusDan
Sat Sep 19, 2015 7:30 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: scale figurines
Replies: 15
Views: 7974

Re: scale figurines

Here is a site for 8" and some 12" figures, male And female. Many years ago the prices and figures were more a complete dressed figure selection and accessories. I bought several for my 1-1/2 scale equipment and they looked good. Were "Poseable" also. Well, take a look--it is a ...