I know how you feel, been there, done that. I keep coming back to O scale, 2 rail, you just can't beat it.
Now I'm retired I'm having a ball with it, you only live once, so blow the expence.
Hi Bill,
Keep an eye on ebay, you might get lucky.
These old Rivarossi locos build into nice models with a bit of work.
They run surprisingly well, smooth and quiet.
Cheers, Joe.
This last Pic. shows an HO scale GP7 as comparison to size.
She's a BIG Loco, measures 2ft. long overall.
The motor for the front driver set is hidden in the front cylinder block.
:mrgreen::mrgreen:
Hi all,:wave::wave: been absent for a while, just like to share some Pics.
of my latest Loco Bash. Bought two old Rivarossie O scale
Indiana Harbor Belt Locos and bashed them into an 2-6-6-4
Mallet, twin Motored, runs very nicely.:thumb::thumb:
Hi Anubis51.
That is the whole point of the exersize.... IT'S NOT A FORNEY!!
Forneys are a dime a dozen out there. I wanted something different that you
don't see on every Layout.
How about some Pics. of your Bash?
Cheers, Joe.
Hi Tom. :twisted:
Airbrushed with Humbrol #67 Tank Gray, matt enamel.
weathered with Pastel Chalk dust and fixed with Testors Dull Coat.
Quick and easy.
:wave::wave: Joe.
Hi Tom :wave:
Yeah, I've seen Geoff's work on line and in the model press.
Very nice work indeed. :thumb::thumb::thumb:
I would say Layouts are smaller and don't seem to last as long as the U.S.
Layouts. Variety is the spice of life sign1
:wave::wave: Joe.
Hey Tom, :wave:, down under I may be but I model American Prototype.
Much prefer things your side of the fence. sign1
:thumb::thumb: Joe.
P.s. (Don't see too many Camels in my neck o' the woods....or
kangaroos sign1 )
Hi Mick,
Yes, plenty, otherwise I would'nt use 'em.
Just be careful, some you can't reverse, they burn up.
Just run in both directions for a while before you install it.
If it does'nt get hot you're O.K.
Joe.
Hi Tom :wave:
If you are going to build in styrene you'll have a ball.... it's very enjoyable.
Just a tip..... don't buy Evergreen Styrene, way too expensive.
I buy styrene about 12" to 18" square sheets in various thicknesses
from 0.010 thou to about 0.125 thou at my local hobby shop at...
Hi Mick.:thumb:
The Bogie came out of a Roco Swiss electric type Loco.
The spring was part of that drive set up. The short can motor is
out of an old C.D. Rom drive, old DVD players have the same motors
in them, they are very good for Loco drives.
Cheers, Joe.:wave: