Ngauger's 2013 Duff Challenge

[ngauger]

Now... I have to have something solid to attach all that wood to, when I build the sides and front & back. so, I need a "base", or in this case, a belt ... There is a small section that forms a lip on the back of the engine, so it's time for another drawing:
Note the shaded area is what we want to keep.....    

[ngauger]

Just a few minutes with the jig saw and we have the wood, cut and placed on the frame of the engine. Since it's tight and also supported on the cow catcher and the lip in the rear, it's fine..... also, note that it's now 14" long not 12 as in the drawing.... Another re-design on the fly

   

[ngauger]

Here are 2 shots of the side detail and the detail of the drawings......

   

   

[Tyson Rayles]

Were you planning on planing that base down some? It looks a little on the thick side Mikey.

[ngauger]

Were you planning on planing that base down some? It looks a little on the thick side Mikey.

Nope... The base will be totally hidden by the wood "Skirt". The section behind the drivers is where the motor is, so I can't do anything there anyway ... The coupling "nub" in the rear (Left in picture) will most likely be altered (or hidden) too.

[ngauger]

one more thing I have to decide eventually:

The wires are still there for the "Chug-Chug" sound (black & red wires).. I have to see how the roof turns out and maybe I'll hide the speaker in the roof....

[Ralph]

Moving right along Mikey!

[Tyson Rayles]

Thanks for the explanation Mikey.

[ngauger]

Ahh, That explains why my work area becomes so cluttered in such a short time after beginning any new project !!

This took about 10 minutes...... The "Clutter - not the framework See the posts below for that

   

[ngauger]

Well - time to attach the framing to make any adjustments that ummm.... will have to be made

First - We need to measure twice and cut once... The height from the railhead to the top will be 5-1/2". The lowest clearance on the layout is 6".

I needed to build the framing to make sure this is going to look ok and not too short.

Turns out it looks OK for a 1:20.3 layout The cross bar at the top is only a spacer for the sides to keep them vertical while the glue dries. The "cab" is just placed on there for measurments and sizing too.

   

   

   

[Sumpter250]

It, it, it's become a "hooded figure" !!

[ngauger]

It, it, it's become a "hooded figure" !!

The hooded claw!!!

[ngauger]

This picture is sideways, but it shows the engine in the vice, with the wood strips that will make up the skirts

[ngauger]

Skirts are finished, and he verticle supports are in place on one said. The 2 clamps that are above the plywood are holding the first "plank" in place while the glue dries

[ezdays]

I remember having one of those when I was a kid. It had a long handle in front to help steer it though and it was painted red.