08-10-2011, 02:40 PM
A#1--The piping and parts are glued on this one. I like to drill mounting holes and add pins for strength when gluing the larger parts like the compressor and air tank.
On the steel and brass locos I've built I usually solder as much as possible.
A#2--After I glued in some extra plastic to the original pilot, filled it with putty and got the general shape, I used a dull razor saw to scribe the individual beams.
Then to get the grain look, I took the same saw and dragged it sideways across the surfaces. Sort of like shaving with a VERY dull razor. In the hard to reach spots I used an exacto knife to scribe the grain. A small brass wire brush was then used to clean out the groves and round any sharp edges.
I have the frame almost ready for paint now. I added the other 3 sides of the firebox, the steps and some bracing.
I'll have to take a few more photos to post.
I'm now looking at the motor (steam engine), trying to decide what details to add. Piping? Valve gear?
On the steel and brass locos I've built I usually solder as much as possible.
A#2--After I glued in some extra plastic to the original pilot, filled it with putty and got the general shape, I used a dull razor saw to scribe the individual beams.
Then to get the grain look, I took the same saw and dragged it sideways across the surfaces. Sort of like shaving with a VERY dull razor. In the hard to reach spots I used an exacto knife to scribe the grain. A small brass wire brush was then used to clean out the groves and round any sharp edges.
I have the frame almost ready for paint now. I added the other 3 sides of the firebox, the steps and some bracing.
I'll have to take a few more photos to post.
I'm now looking at the motor (steam engine), trying to decide what details to add. Piping? Valve gear?
Ray Marinaccio