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| Brass_Machine:
Wow Steve, that looks nice indeedy! Learning a lot from this build. I have always wondered how people get certain shapes when machine things... now I know some! Top job --- Quote from: shoey51 on May 24, 2010, 02:43:12 PM ---that is dropdead gorgous Steve. I wish I had your tallents then I would have finished my loco ages ago instead of a box full of useles parts and no enthusiasm to continue :( cheers graham --- End quote --- Graham... don't give up. Take a break. Make something else. Take enthusiasm from Steve and others! Eric |
| cedge:
Graham... you need to discover the theory of making "one perfect part". By making one part at a time, both physically and mentally and forgetting there are 300 more to go, you take the pressure off the project and before you know it, all 301 pieces are ready to assemble and test. Still getting bits and pieces done here. The cross head guide support is done, but hardly warranted a post after the last support was already documented. It came out nicely and fits well enough that I'm hoping no shimming will be required for final assembly. http://cedesign.net/steam/images/misc/multi-valve/build/stand-7.jpg The next photo is somewhat of a teaser, as it shows a bit of the thought process going on about things in the future of the build. I've been waiting for Birchwood Casey to ship me the Brass Black I'd recently ordered. This stuff is basically a tarnishing agent that will produce a deep black finish without changing any dimensions. Paint could have been used, but it doesn't adhere to brass very well.I had considered Japanning the surfaces, but that technique is hard to control and getting it off unwanted surfaces is a challenge. The Brass Black was the next best solution. Why not use natures own process?. We al know how stubborn that surface finish can be....LOL Oh yeah... you noticed the bricks.....(grin). This engine will be displayed as if it were on a factory floor. The bricks are from the doll house department of a local hobby shop. Doll house guys are quite demanding, where materials are concerned, and these bricks are no exception. They are made to 1:12 scale and are actually made from real clay. they come in sheets and can be cut to fit the need. More on this subject when it comes time to use them in anger. http://cedesign.net/steam/images/misc/multi-valve/build/stand-6.jpg Steve |
| shoey51:
thanks for the encouragement Steve. Im liking what I see even more and the bricks will be magic :thumbup: :clap: :clap: cheers Graham |
| Stilldrillin:
--- Quote from: shoey51 on May 27, 2010, 03:56:27 PM ---thanks for the encouragement Steve. Im liking what I see even more and the bricks will be magic :thumbup: :clap: :clap: cheers Graham --- End quote --- The whole blummin lot`s magic to me, Graham! :bugeye: :bow: :bow: Incidentally..... Shouldn`t you be in bed? :scratch: I nearly am! :thumbup: David D |
| shoey51:
607 am david time to get up here sorry for the off topic cheers Graham |
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