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by djjh87
Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Replies: 438
Views: 303265

Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

Good to hear. I have never built or used this style.
by djjh87
Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:48 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Replies: 438
Views: 303265

Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

I had some 5/8 stainless on hand so the bodies were turned and threaded. Back when I tapped the 1/4npt for the drain cocks I ground the tap length to get 3 full threads . I turned a straight 18tpi to fit. Silver soldered lever arms. Need some linkage. The tender tank is looming. Jim
by djjh87
Thu Oct 12, 2023 9:41 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Replies: 438
Views: 303265

Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

Just photoshop it. LOL
by djjh87
Sun Oct 08, 2023 1:11 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Replies: 438
Views: 303265

Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

There will be one bulb for the reflector and one for the number boards.
by djjh87
Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:39 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Northern 4-8-4 Build 3/4”
Replies: 276
Views: 62145

Re: Northern 4-8-4 Build 3/4”

Nice Job.
by djjh87
Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:21 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Pop Valve location suggestions
Replies: 26
Views: 3282

Re: Pop Valve location suggestions

The closer your valve is to the water level the higher chance of priming.
by djjh87
Wed Sep 27, 2023 4:32 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Stuart Turner 5a Build
Replies: 48
Views: 203589

Re: Stuart Turner 5a Build

Bob very nice work . Your steady rest is a great example of shop made tooling , a solution to a problem.Jim
by djjh87
Tue Sep 26, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
Replies: 710
Views: 1104790

Re: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build

What bottom thickness are you using? diy on the welding. Jim
by djjh87
Tue Sep 26, 2023 3:29 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
Replies: 710
Views: 1104790

Re: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build

Hey Steve don't forget your ear plugs it gets loud. I think I will go with a welded tender tank and coat. Jim
by djjh87
Tue Sep 26, 2023 12:31 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Replies: 438
Views: 303265

Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

Here is a few pics of the progress on the headlight. The first 2 are the ring for the front .out of .125. The barrel was laid out with the number board holes cut out to fit 2x3 16 gauge tube which was welded in after rolling it. The front and back barrel faces were turned and stepped to accept the r...
by djjh87
Fri Sep 15, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Northern 4-8-4 Build 3/4”
Replies: 276
Views: 62145

Re: Northern 4-8-4 Build 3/4”

Nice, its a labor of love and fun. Jim
by djjh87
Wed Sep 13, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Replies: 438
Views: 303265

Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

Thanks bushav did you get any wind? Idalia left a mess to clean up. This picture is an oak that is near 4 foot in diameter. This is common in the county here after she blew thru. This is 41 days after an impact to my finger from the other side which split it open. Don't ask. Tuesday took my sketches...