RailTractor

[dretsome]

Hi All,

I'm new here at the GnATTERbox - in fact this is my first post - and i would like to share with you my first steps in this scale.

Based on a picture of a MOES BL i started to create my own version. Here is a picture to show you the current state:



Greetings,
Erik Mosterd.

[chris stockdale]

Hi Erik,

Always good to have new bods - even better when you zoom straight in with an interesting model - looking forward to more.


bestest

[Dallas_M]

Welcome aboard, Erik!

Looking forward to more developments on this neat little critter ...

[jacko]

yes as others have said looking good lets see the other end

[SOUTHPASS]

Welcome Eric....Off to a good start

[Steve Bennett]

Great start Erik and welcome to the mad house. Looking forward to seeing more of your little Moes as you progress.

[dretsome]

Thanks all for the kind words!

I'll keep you posted on any progression.

Btw, i've built my own chasis and it runs fairly ok i think. Here is a movie link to the first meters... please forget the layout it is H0.

[teetrix]

Great start! How about a "born to be wild" decal?

Michael

[dretsome]

I must agree, it looks a bit aggresive with the exhaust and all. But i rather like it to be running very smooth and slow.

May be some flames on the sides ? First decide which colour and the amount of rust/filth.

[underworld]

Hallo Erik,
Welcome to the GnUT House!
Awesome critter!!!!!



underworld

[dieselwater]

Hi Erik! A very warm welcome to the house of Gnutterdom.

And may I say what a spiffing critter you're knocking up there. I like the hood form and proportions. Plus the light and horn configuration is Gnice. What stands out is the exhaust popping out the front, providing an interesting feature. Proper Gnice

[Bilco]

Hi Erik - a very characterful little critter. Do I see some components from the Italeri Truck Accessories kit? I have found it a very useful source of bits.

Welcome!

[dretsome]

Hi Erik - a very characterful little critter. Do I see some components from the Italeri Truck Accessories kit? I have found it a very useful source of bits.

Welcome!

Thanks again,

Yes, not all is hand made by myself Although i shortened the exhaust & pipe

Currently working on the seat and driver part...

[Willow Creek Traction]

Hey Erik;
Hello, welcome, and all that!

- in fact this is my first post -

You know you now have a reputation to maintain with that wild and wonderful railroad creation

[Hans H]

That's a very neat little critter
Good job!

And welcome to this group of Gnutts!

[dretsome]

Struggling with the engine driver, eventually had to break his legs in order to have him sit down properly...



Now that this battle is won, i will provide him with arms and hands in return.

To be continued.

question - which minimum gear should should i provide : handbrake, gear shift, acceleration?

[Glen A]

Erik,

You are doing a good job.
Glad to see that you are not afraid to cut up arms and legs to make something look better.

which minimum gear should should i provide : handbrake, gear shift, acceleration?

Engine controls are up to you. A control panel with a revs gauge sometimes looks good as well.

[Oztrainz]

Hi Erik,
have a look starting here and the next couple of pages on Ralph's models for some inspiration.
http://forum.gn15.info/viewtopic.php?t=2364&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=600
If your model loco has electrics add a centre zero ammenter to show whether the battery is being charged by the alternator/generator and some switches for headlights etc

Hey Ralph, one of those cheap Fleischnann Magic Trains diesels might breathe some life into your loca again????

[dretsome]

Hi All,

Due to work not much of progress for the RailTractor. Today spend some time.



As you may can see i use Kadees, so i had to figure out how to construct the coupling part. The Kadee is in a way integrated now, i plan to use the delayed coupling magnets on my future layout.

The driver is still not finished, i was struggling with his shoes, because it is situated in the Netherlands, he should wear our famous wooden shoes



To be continued...although i might switch to my layout soon, painting and assembling a sound system is not what i've planned for this stage.

[skylon]

That's a sturdy looking machine, and great detail too. I particularly like the cab area.

What sort of thing can we expect to see her pulling?

[dretsome]

Hi Sam,

The layout - i did not mention it here yet - will be a boiler house (i hope that is correct english) for heating and a green house for flowers.

So the cars will be simular to the HaWe ones.

[skylon]

A good setting, plenty of opportunity for greenery. I've tried something vaguely similar myself.

You've probably seen this, but just in case...http://www.poppletonrailwaynursery.co.uk/gallery_railway_past.html

[dretsome]

Interesting link Sam, was not aware of such a Railway greenery.