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I decided I would get the chassis back together so I can quickly finish this if and wen the transfers arrive. I thought for a change I would post videos as most of it is testing and running as various parts are added.

 

I have missed out the first operation of running after the coupling rods are connected. But start with after the connecting rods and crossheads are. I run one side before adding the second. I also at this time make sure the return crank lines up correctly.

 

 

 

Next I will add the valve gear to one side and make sure all is going well before starting the second side. It is always necessary to fun in both directions as you can sometimes find something catches one way but not the other.

 

 

 

 

Although this was working very nicely I have had to back track today as the cut out in one motion bracket was just touching or very close to the wheel. I have now ground out the back, and now retesting. I just did not want any shorts when running with pickups. The pickups should be done tomorrow so I will then be able to test through a couple of peco points with ponies on.

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Hi Pete, that looks very nice and smooth. I hope the mods worked. 

 

I like your use of videos. As I may have said before, I think there's still a lot of unexploited potential in terms of instruction videos for loco and stock building. I'm also into cycling and there are literally thousands of videos on how to do the tech stuff on bikes, whereas loco kit building has very little by comparison. Easier said than done of course, and a smaller audience, but still, I appreciate what you're doing with this.

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Hi Pete, that looks very nice and smooth. I hope the mods worked. 

 

I like your use of videos. As I may have said before, I think there's still a lot of unexploited potential in terms of instruction videos for loco and stock building. I'm also into cycling and there are literally thousands of videos on how to do the tech stuff on bikes, whereas loco kit building has very little by comparison. Easier said than done of course, and a smaller audience, but still, I appreciate what you're doing with this.

Thanks Mikkel

 

I do like using videos, but they are a pain to do. I use my DSLR or smart phone both of which are not ideal. I think a tripod would also make it easier as it could then look over  my shoulder so to speak. I also find you spend a lot time setting it all up. I think the one I did with the piercing saw took about two hours to get right. I intend to use more as I go on with the scratchbuilding thread.

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Yes agree it takes a long time to do. And always difficult to find the right length - too long and people get bored. I think your approach with multiple short clips is good.

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