06-11-2012, 10:48 AM
That runs very nicely !!! 
From what I know about shays :
Typically, the line shaft runs at 240 rpm, and produces speed of approximately 12 MPH.
SO:
2" = 1' , or 1/6 scale
1/6th of 12 =2,
Therefore; at 240 rpm this Shay should travel at 2 MPH.
I do not now have the machinist skills you have, so I doubt if I could ever build a Shay, as nicely as you have done- - - even in HO scale. The video of your test was most impressive.
:?: At what point does a "model", become a "miniature" :?:
From what I know about shays :
Typically, the line shaft runs at 240 rpm, and produces speed of approximately 12 MPH.
SO:
2" = 1' , or 1/6 scale
1/6th of 12 =2,
Therefore; at 240 rpm this Shay should travel at 2 MPH.
I do not now have the machinist skills you have, so I doubt if I could ever build a Shay, as nicely as you have done- - - even in HO scale. The video of your test was most impressive.
:?: At what point does a "model", become a "miniature" :?:
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The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!