Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer
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Re: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer
Ahh, that makes sense. Thanks Bill
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Re: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer
is one pin that takes a pounding and is tough to lube..hence the self lubricating bushings.
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Re: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer
My point is that you SHOULD have tried correcting it without heat, as heat is known to fail. Strange as it may sound, copper alloys work just fine when they're cold, but fail when heated. That's what is meant by hot short.
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Re: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer
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Great progress on the locomotive and your workmanship is top shelf. Delrin AF is tremendous stuff. All the rod bearings on number nine were made of it, and they have never been touched. Just don't oil them. Oil will retain dirt and grit. Run them dry on case hardened crank pins. Copper, most bronze, and brass can be annealed and then worked cold. They will work harden and you will need to re anneal them.
Keep up the fine work.
Jack
Great progress on the locomotive and your workmanship is top shelf. Delrin AF is tremendous stuff. All the rod bearings on number nine were made of it, and they have never been touched. Just don't oil them. Oil will retain dirt and grit. Run them dry on case hardened crank pins. Copper, most bronze, and brass can be annealed and then worked cold. They will work harden and you will need to re anneal them.
Keep up the fine work.
Jack
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Re: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer
Can anyone recommend the "fit" or rules of thumb for using Derlin AF in lieu of bronze, i.e. pressed-in interference, etc., as I would expect the I.D. would distort more than traditional materials.
Thank,
Jimmy
Thank,
Jimmy
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Re: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer
Press it in..then finish bore to size.
I put my delrin in the fridge and put a healthy chamfer everywhere.
I put my delrin in the fridge and put a healthy chamfer everywhere.
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Re: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer
Did you buy it direct from Allen models?
I would have called them and asked to swap it for a usable casting.
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Re: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer
I did buy it from Allen models. I'm not bad mouthing them, it was probably usable , but I thought I'd make it look a little better. Only $12 so not a big loss. I'm just going to make one. I think it'll look better anyway. No big deal. I'm not worried about it. Live and learn.
Did get some work done on the smokebox. I cut the square in the bottom for the exhaust to come through. Also go the hole bored for the smokestack. I cut out some mounts for the light to sit on that will be welded on to the smokebox. I also turned the front cover to fit in the smokebox.
Having fun,
Martin
Did get some work done on the smokebox. I cut the square in the bottom for the exhaust to come through. Also go the hole bored for the smokestack. I cut out some mounts for the light to sit on that will be welded on to the smokebox. I also turned the front cover to fit in the smokebox.
Having fun,
Martin
Re: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer
Drilled some smokebox cover holes today. Do most thread the holes and use a hex head bolt, or just drill and push in a rivet? Is it just a personal preference?
Martin
Martin
Re: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer
I use fake bolts for all but 6 through bolts that hold the front cover in place.
Studs mounted in the smokebox front just require nuts to hold it in place.
That smokebox cover needs to be easily removable for cleaning and hydro test inspections.
RussN
Studs mounted in the smokebox front just require nuts to hold it in place.
That smokebox cover needs to be easily removable for cleaning and hydro test inspections.
RussN
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Amen on the fake bolts
Too many things going on to bother listing them.
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I finally got the time to take the frame all apart and get the brake cylinders mounted.
Martin
Martin