08-25-2014, 03:49 AM
e-paw!
Perhaps this method may help you, but be aware this is only the kitchen table method:
- grind the axle stub to a somewhat "D" shape, this can be done even with hardened steel.
- fit the fit onto the axle stub
- fix it, e.g. by some ACC
- take a small drill, somewhat between 0.8mm und 1.2mm or similar else what is at hand
- drill - carefully - into the gap between axle and wheel center; the drill will allways take it's way into the softer material
- take a lenght of brass wire, according to the drill diameter, and a pliers and push with the aid of the pliers an end of the wire into the hole until it is press fit
- secure with ACC or elsewere
- cut off the wire flush of the wheel center
- fill the remaining gap
The wheel is now secured onto the axle. I made it even with 0-Scale models with sucess.
And i watch your progress with big interest. You show a great craftmanship in rebuilding, correct were to call it, building or (semi) scratch building this particular loco.
Lutz
Perhaps this method may help you, but be aware this is only the kitchen table method:
- grind the axle stub to a somewhat "D" shape, this can be done even with hardened steel.
- fit the fit onto the axle stub
- fix it, e.g. by some ACC
- take a small drill, somewhat between 0.8mm und 1.2mm or similar else what is at hand
- drill - carefully - into the gap between axle and wheel center; the drill will allways take it's way into the softer material
- take a lenght of brass wire, according to the drill diameter, and a pliers and push with the aid of the pliers an end of the wire into the hole until it is press fit
- secure with ACC or elsewere
- cut off the wire flush of the wheel center
- fill the remaining gap
The wheel is now secured onto the axle. I made it even with 0-Scale models with sucess.
And i watch your progress with big interest. You show a great craftmanship in rebuilding, correct were to call it, building or (semi) scratch building this particular loco.
Lutz