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Posted: 2/1/2018 9:33:41 AM EST
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+45.00 wood screws, metal hardware, black paint +$48.00 pervious weeks plywood and 1x4s +$20.00 for more 1x8 and some rotary cutting bits. ________________________ Total $870.00 Add another + $35.00 for electircal materials from Aldrich's today. _________________ Total $905.00 so far ETA = $20. for rubber tubing and electrical ____________ $925 |
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Posted: 2/1/2018 9:56:36 AM EST
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The cattle mural is coming along very nicely. I've told her she needs to be a 3-4 cow painter a day if we are going to get this done before the end of the year. 
More detail clean up. We will try to fix small problems like this as we get deeper into the fine details. 
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Posted: 2/1/2018 11:31:56 AM EST
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Math can get complex for an Art teacher, but these boys are using Redneck measuring, then real math to make sure their caluculated distances are correct for our 45 degree angle and the total length of the board.
One of these boys is pretty excelled in the Math area, and was tickled to know the proper formula and vocabulary to get this distance using what he had learned in Math class. 
This is the housing for our fan for the train whistle. He's got quite the plan for this little contraption. I just got back from picking up rubber hose to transition to the copper pipes for his three notes. 
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Posted: 2/1/2018 12:08:52 PM EST
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Enter the Musician.
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Posted: 2/1/2018 12:20:57 PM EST
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2/1 The cattle mural is coming along very nicely. I've told her she needs to be a 3-4 cow painter a day if we are going to get this done before the end of the year.
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Posted: 2/1/2018 12:39:16 PM EST
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use the clone tool! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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2/1 The cattle mural is coming along very nicely. I've told her she needs to be a 3-4 cow painter a day if we are going to get this done before the end of the year.
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Posted: 2/1/2018 12:51:07 PM EST
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I don't think the school board will approve cloning students. There was a movie something like that and it didn't turn out well.
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Posted: 2/1/2018 1:34:57 PM EST
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To make our bridge line up correctly, we have to adjust the angle of the bridge coming out of the tunnel 10 degrees. We figured this out by stretching a line between the pillars, and lining up a speed square.
Corrected angle.  [/url]
Here is our newest "musician" working on his whistle, while sporting a new hair style today.  He got back from MEPS Tuesday.
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Posted: 2/1/2018 1:43:22 PM EST
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To make our bridge line up correctly, we have to adjust the angle of the bridge coming out of the tunnel 10 degrees. We figured this out by stretching a line between the pillars, and lining up a speed square. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4756/39315852184_8469905de0_h.jpg Corrected angle. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4606/25154980027_b6368815d9_h.jpg[/url] Here is our newest "musician" working on his whistle, while sporting a new hair style today. He got back from MEPS Tuesday.https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4655/39127778985_b006660504_h.jpg |
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Posted: 2/1/2018 1:46:43 PM EST
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What MOS is he looking at ?
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Posted: 2/1/2018 2:19:55 PM EST
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What MOS is he looking at ? I believe Army, 15D?, Aircraft mechanic? He's very talented at mechanical stuff, and loves tinkering with things like this whistle. He's into working and building his own vehicles. He's currently building up an old 1st Gen 4 Runner. He's also an excellent welder. Great kid all around. Had some unexpected things come up in life and he's made adult decisions exceptionally well. We should all be so lucky to have kids like this.
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Posted: 2/1/2018 2:21:55 PM EST
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To make our bridge line up correctly, we have to adjust the angle of the bridge coming out of the tunnel 10 degrees. We figured this out by stretching a line between the pillars, and lining up a speed square. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4756/39315852184_8469905de0_h.jpg  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/1/2018 3:15:13 PM EST
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What if a Confederate sympathizer or train robber has sabotaged the bridge?
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Posted: 2/1/2018 3:28:30 PM EST
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What if a Confederate sympathizer or train robber has sabotaged the bridge? We need 24" -20" tall dolls/action figures..... Maybe climbing on the bridge with dynamite? One in the cab. We've definitely talked about that already. I did a bit of looking for figures that size but didn't see anything right off.
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Posted: 2/1/2018 3:34:57 PM EST
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Those could be built from Lego Technic bricks and little doll clothes.
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Posted: 2/1/2018 3:49:48 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: We need 24" -20" tall dolls/action figures..... Maybe climbing on the bridge with dynamite? One in the cab. We've definitely talked about that already. I did a bit of looking for figures that size but didn't see anything right off.
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Posted: 2/1/2018 4:35:53 PM EST
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They just keep getting better and better. And here, I initially thought the train would be boring, Wrong, as usual. And the display, well, that's flat out mindblowing.
You're going to have to go touch up some of the older display spaces. 
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Posted: 2/1/2018 6:28:31 PM EST
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2/1 The cattle mural is coming along very nicely. I've told her she needs to be a 3-4 cow painter a day if we are going to get this done before the end of the year.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4665/39303374724_2c6663bd73_h.jpg |
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Posted: 2/1/2018 7:23:05 PM EST
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Update 2/1.2
More cows....
Rocks look deeper. We should maybe get the 3D rocks oriented up there tomorrow. 
The whistle motor 
How the rubber hose will look after we attach the copper pipes and bundle them together. 
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Posted: 2/1/2018 7:26:23 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: ...or 'jacked by a band of space cowboys? http://1nova.com/wallpapers/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2015/10/Serenity-Hijacking.jpg 
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Posted: 2/1/2018 7:27:35 PM EST
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I could see that even from my horrific Photoshop mockup https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/46582/bridge-430909.JPG  , but I think this is going to work out ok.
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Posted: 2/1/2018 7:31:29 PM EST
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Update 2/1.2 More cows....
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4699/40029332991_d78a99e92d_h.jpg Rocks look deeper. We should maybe get the 3D rocks oriented up there tomorrow. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4694/39997881662_d95fab6bac_h.jpg The whistle motor https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4717/25158308087_cad983712c_h.jpg How the rubber hose will look after we attach the copper pipes and bundle them together. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4658/39997641592_24eae9c4ad_h.jpg "I painted 4-6 cows"
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Posted: 2/1/2018 7:31:32 PM EST
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Update 2/1.2 More cows....
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4699/40029332991_d78a99e92d_h.jpg Rocks look deeper. We should maybe get the 3D rocks oriented up there tomorrow. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4694/39997881662_d95fab6bac_h.jpg The whistle motor https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4717/25158308087_cad983712c_h.jpg How the rubber hose will look after we attach the copper pipes and bundle them together. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4658/39997641592_24eae9c4ad_h.jpg  Bubb Rubb and the Oakland whistle tip news story from KRON TV 4. |
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Posted: 2/1/2018 7:32:33 PM EST
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Needs more cow bell. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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2/1 The cattle mural is coming along very nicely. I've told her she needs to be a 3-4 cow painter a day if we are going to get this done before the end of the year.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4665/39303374724_2c6663bd73_h.jpg  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/1/2018 7:39:36 PM EST
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Sorry guns, he did ask https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/119289/IMG_12811_zpsac91021a-438487.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted:
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2/1 The cattle mural is coming along very nicely. I've told her she needs to be a 3-4 cow painter a day if we are going to get this done before the end of the year.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4665/39303374724_2c6663bd73_h.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/119289/IMG_12811_zpsac91021a-438487.JPG 
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Posted: 2/1/2018 7:40:14 PM EST
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Posted: 2/1/2018 7:43:37 PM EST
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What the......... ??? Quote History
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Posted: 2/1/2018 7:52:49 PM EST
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Update 2/1.2 More cows....
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4699/40029332991_d78a99e92d_h.jpg Rocks look deeper. We should maybe get the 3D rocks oriented up there tomorrow. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4694/39997881662_d95fab6bac_h.jpg The whistle motor https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4717/25158308087_cad983712c_h.jpg How the rubber hose will look after we attach the copper pipes and bundle them together. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4658/39997641592_24eae9c4ad_h.jpg Second: Can she make a 2-3 cow stencils to use with an airbrush to increase "birth rate"? |
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Posted: 2/1/2018 8:01:42 PM EST
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We need 24" -20" tall dolls/action figures..... Maybe climbing on the bridge with dynamite? One in the cab. We've definitely talked about that already. I did a bit of looking for figures that size but didn't see anything right off.Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What if a Confederate sympathizer or train robber has sabotaged the bridge? We've definitely talked about that already. I did a bit of looking for figures that size but didn't see anything right off.
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Posted: 2/1/2018 8:05:21 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Have you tested the blower fan for use in a hose? I'm wondering about the static pressure, if it needs the intake open in order to move enough air, when they are trying to both "push" and "pull/suck" the air throughput goes way down. Second: Can she make a 2-3 cow stencils to use with an airbrush to increase "birth rate"? I'm waiting for my experts to play with the motor and get it working for us. My son says we can blow it up pretty quick without the proper power source. |
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Posted: 2/1/2018 8:17:38 PM EST
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I wonder how hard it would be to get a CO2 cylinder and actuating valves to simulate steam chuffing out of the stack and chests? Maybe direct some into your whistle air flow also for a little effect?
Probably more $$$ and time than it's worth, but it would be neat! ETA, see if the janitor can sneek an extinguisher or two from the lab or electrical room!
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Posted: 2/1/2018 8:22:00 PM EST
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The way they do this on models is to add a magnetic reed switch, or you could use an optical sensor in conjunction with an Arduino, on one of the axles. And then that powers a fan that synchronizes the chuffing with the wheel rotation.
The only two realistic ways to make simulated steam are to use a fog machine, or a model smoke machine which has a small heating element that vaporizes oil. The oil smoke machines are very low current devices used in model trains. Neither of these are very good Solutions as they require access to them to refill them with smoke supplies. |
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Posted: 2/1/2018 8:36:01 PM EST
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We are being careful with the intake. There should be no obstructions. I'm waiting for my experts to play with the motor and get it working for us. My son says we can blow it up pretty quick without the proper power source. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Have you tested the blower fan for use in a hose? I'm wondering about the static pressure, if it needs the intake open in order to move enough air, when they are trying to both "push" and "pull/suck" the air throughput goes way down. Second: Can she make a 2-3 cow stencils to use with an airbrush to increase "birth rate"? I'm waiting for my experts to play with the motor and get it working for us. My son says we can blow it up pretty quick without the proper power source. |
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Posted: 2/1/2018 8:38:02 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is it a brushless motor? Three wires (for 3 ø input)? |
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Posted: 2/1/2018 8:38:35 PM EST
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The only two realistic ways to make simulated steam are to use a fog machine, or a model smoke machine which has a small heating element that vaporizes oil. The oil smoke machines are very low current devices used in model trains. Neither of these are very good Solutions as they require access to them to refill them with smoke supplies.
Could add a large oil reservoir for the model train smoke that then drip feeds the actual smoke element reservoir, then requiring only once per year filling? |
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Posted: 2/1/2018 8:40:20 PM EST
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Yeah, I think so. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Is it a brushless motor? Three wires (for 3 ø input)? |
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Posted: 2/1/2018 9:52:04 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ok, those are Very Variable speed and need a BLDC motor controller (DC to 3 phase, variable frequency) to spin them. Same motors as used on quadcopters and such to vary speed, but they are quite powerful. The blade design determines static pressure, but if you spin it fast enough (using the controller), it should work anyway. Just connecting it to DC would burn out one of the phases.
I haven't bought the controller yet. |
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Posted: 2/2/2018 11:04:48 AM EST
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I believe Army, 15D?, Aircraft mechanic? He's very talented at mechanical stuff, and loves tinkering with things like this whistle. He's into working and building his own vehicles. He's currently building up an old 1st Gen 4 Runner. He's also an excellent welder. Great kid all around. Had some unexpected things come up in life and he's made adult decisions exceptionally well. We should all be so lucky to have kids like this.Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What MOS is he looking at ? Great kid all around. Had some unexpected things come up in life and he's made adult decisions exceptionally well. We should all be so lucky to have kids like this.
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Posted: 2/2/2018 5:09:20 PM EST
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Update 2/2
Electrical conduit is being set up for the head light and whistle. 
And some major work with the rocks today. We hung them up to mark their position for our painter. They are not done yet, just there for location work. 
We found three more smaller rocks that were never used and unfinished. We will use them for this display. 
More parts for the locomotive... 
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Posted: 2/2/2018 7:49:40 PM EST
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The "Musician"
toots his own horn.Two notes this time.  2 note train whistle test |
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Posted: 2/3/2018 1:12:21 AM EST
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Outstanding!
What's on the the other side of the tunnel exit? |
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Posted: 2/3/2018 4:50:36 AM EST
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The "Musician" toots his own horn.Two notes this time.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qnh4slCSv38
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Posted: 2/6/2018 9:34:08 AM EST
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Update 2/6
Work on the whistle and installing it continues. We also have good progress with our headlight trim and installation. This will be our power for the light. It will install into a surge protector type unit that allows us to turn it on and off with an arduino. 
Our LED head light with out the lens cover installed. 
Decorative trim going on the light box. 
Ready for some paint. 
We are now waiting for my welders to create a bracket to attach it to the front of the locomotive. We want it simple, but with a little decorative creativity. Our whistle needed a bit of rework. After a temporary assembly, installation is not going to work the way we want, so we are adjusting the casing at the base a bit. We also got a few hose clamps to secure the hose to the brass. The larger ones will hopefully help us reduce the overall footprint of size. By the end of today, we should have this up and installed. We still don't have the fan working yet. 
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Posted: 2/6/2018 11:13:07 AM EST
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PLEASE tell me you used a "yellow" or warm LED, and not cool white.
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Posted: 2/6/2018 12:12:26 PM EST
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PLEASE tell me you used a "yellow" or warm LED, and not cool white. https://res.cloudinary.com/fleetnation/image/private/c_fit,w_1120/g_south,l_text:style_gothic2:%C2%A9%20Mike%20Warman,o_20,y_10/g_center,l_watermark4,o_25,y_50/v1403051686/xhrdfl6xyt7jrdhys4ud.jpg They had a warm and a cool version. We ordered the warm.
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Posted: 2/7/2018 11:37:01 AM EST
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Update 2/7
Reworking the whistle to fit inside of the dome. This was done to recenter the pipes for clearance. 
Cutting through all the layers was more challenging than we thought it would be. There were blocks of wood in between for stability. 
Almost there, but still some problems. The hose clamps will have to be installed after they are through the space. 
Details keep getting added on. 
Paint on the light. 
Waiting for the bracket to be built. 
The herd is growing.
Finally adding power and a chain to our wheels.  Video on it's way.......
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Posted: 2/7/2018 11:40:31 AM EST
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The video of our wheels under power for the first time!
We had to max out the motor, as half power did not move anything. This seems to be just about perfect.  Baldwin locomotive motion test |
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Posted: 2/7/2018 11:55:55 AM EST
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Missed this one somehow. Train 87 is a nice touch.
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Posted: 2/7/2018 12:17:34 PM EST
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Add another + $35.00 for electircal materials from Aldrich's today. _________________ Total $905.00 so far ETA = $20. for rubber tubing and electrical ____________ $925 + $50.00 for hardware nuts/washers/carriage bolts for display case. ___________________ $975.00 |
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Posted: 2/7/2018 12:47:13 PM EST
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that mechanism is kinda loud. I wonder if a worm gear type mech could be found?
Or easier, replace the chain sprocket with a belt drive (lawnmower parts?)? |
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