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doctorwayne Wrote:Nice job, Bear, and a good recovery on the truss rods. Truss rods on enclosed cars definitely are more easily done.
Wayne
I agree... I used DW's method on a caboose I built and didn't have any problem installing them.
Threading the turnbuckles on the monofilament...
THAT was another thing.... :evil:
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10-04-2014, 09:55 PM
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Steamtrains Wrote:Threading the turnbuckles on the monofilament...THAT was another thing....
Yeah!!! A fair bit of squinting even with the 3 power specs on!!!!
This time around i've tried a more elegant method of securing the monofilament.
Just one important thing though, make sure when trimming the surplus thread that you cut on the
right side of the knot.
:oops:
Thanks for looking, Cheers, the Bear.
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10-10-2014, 01:21 AM
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No:2. I should really acknowlege and thank Dave Vinci for this site which provided the inspiration and build tips even though I "kinda" went and ignored them. Who said I know best?
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Still needs decalling and weathering.
Thanks for looking,
Cheers, the Bear.
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