Getting (Galloping) Goosed
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I've made some progress on the frme. I went with a bolted frame due to the lack of welding equipment. The bolted connections will be plenty strong.
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Nice work. Those wheels turned out awesome. Jim
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The last few weeks have been spent finishing up the frame and drive train on my goose. It is amazing how long all the little things take.
Before final assembly the frame was disassembled, given a coat of self etching primer then reassembled with red loctite. Once back together the whole thing was given a couple coats of Rust-Oleum black.
I'm just about ready to tackle the electronics.
Before final assembly the frame was disassembled, given a coat of self etching primer then reassembled with red loctite. Once back together the whole thing was given a couple coats of Rust-Oleum black.
I'm just about ready to tackle the electronics.
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My son and I have been building him a small 4-wheel electric critter, sort-of styled after an EMD SW1. It might be considered a 'what if' locomotive, not following any prototype. I have been very surprised how long it took to machine, weld, assemble, and wire that thing up. It also took a whole lot longer to build the body than I had thought that it would, and it's not finished yet. NONE of these are a quick and dirty project, unless you are simply trying to build something like a powered skate board to ride down the track on. It appears that you are trying to do this the right way, and build something that will last, function well, and be esthetically pleasing. It looks good, just keep it up, and know that it usually takes a lot longer than you think it will to build it. Your wheels look very nice.
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Thanks! Sometimes I think my shop motto should be "Well, that took longer than I thought it would!" A good portion of that is from being cheap and stubborn. Why buy the part for a couple bucks when I can "easily" make it in a few hours. It's all fun though.
Honestly, I'm pretty happy with my progress. So far I'm about 6 months into the project spending about 6-8 hours most weeks. The mechanical portion is nearly done. The front truck is the last part major part that needs to be completed.
I'm hoping to have a test run, less the cab and detailing, in another month or so.
Honestly, I'm pretty happy with my progress. So far I'm about 6 months into the project spending about 6-8 hours most weeks. The mechanical portion is nearly done. The front truck is the last part major part that needs to be completed.
I'm hoping to have a test run, less the cab and detailing, in another month or so.
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From metalworking to woodworking.
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My goose had its maiden run this past weekend at PVLS. Without the cab or box it was more electric skateboard than Goose but it ran. Between me and my two boys it ran for about 3 hours straight without any issues.
I did find that some additional weight would be helpful. The tracking was improved once a ~25lb steel plate was added to the front. Some other PVLS members recommended replacing the plywood deck with a steel one to increase weight. It’s not a bad idea but I’m going to stick with what I have for now mainly because I have the plywood done. It may warrant some thought for the future though.
I did find that some additional weight would be helpful. The tracking was improved once a ~25lb steel plate was added to the front. Some other PVLS members recommended replacing the plywood deck with a steel one to increase weight. It’s not a bad idea but I’m going to stick with what I have for now mainly because I have the plywood done. It may warrant some thought for the future though.
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The weight on the front is to keep it on the track. The weight over the powered axle is to improve tractive effort.
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Add two more batteries in line.
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...and don't forget the comfortable seat...with a good back rest...for those long rides! Carl B.
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I think I could probably fit another 4 batteries. Do you think that would be overkill? I’m running on 24 volts so I’ll need to stick with even numbers.
I don’t necessarily want to add a lot of weight. Part of the idea for this build was to have something that was easy to transport. Right now without the batteries it is easy to lift into and out of the back of a car. Removable weights may be the way to go.
That's the project for this winter. I had to borrow a riding car for the test run.