10-28-2015, 05:23 PM
We have brakes!!!!
I modified a set of plastic brake hangers from a Bachmann 2-8-0 (the reading type) for the first three axles, and the rear brake arm from a leftover Lee Town casting. I like the plastic shoes as there is no chance of the detail parts shorting between the frame and drivers.
In order to get the Bachmann brakes to line up with the drivers correctly I had to add a little spacer behind them. All eight hangers are held in position with a 00-90 screw just like the original model was. once painted they should not be noticeable.
Looks like the pilot deck details will be next. I will have to work out the dimensions of the air tanks and walkway steps from some photos.
I modified a set of plastic brake hangers from a Bachmann 2-8-0 (the reading type) for the first three axles, and the rear brake arm from a leftover Lee Town casting. I like the plastic shoes as there is no chance of the detail parts shorting between the frame and drivers.
In order to get the Bachmann brakes to line up with the drivers correctly I had to add a little spacer behind them. All eight hangers are held in position with a 00-90 screw just like the original model was. once painted they should not be noticeable.
Looks like the pilot deck details will be next. I will have to work out the dimensions of the air tanks and walkway steps from some photos.
My other car is a locomotive, ARHS restoration crew