The GnATTERbox

Steve Bennett · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:40 am Post subject:

Nice loco design Shozo.K.
It reminds me of this one a little
http://www.nakanoke.com/sakuradani/new/041128/DSC04868.JPG

I am sure you know the site, but for those that are new here
http://www.nakanoke.com/sakuradani/index.html
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Shozo.K · Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 1:17 am Post subject:

scott b · Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:01 am Post subject:

Shozo there has been a few threads talking about the Bachmann On30 Davenport and I think it has a 24mm spacing between the axles and has pretty small wheels that might be a good base for you little loco. It runs well and is easy to take apart. I know it can take tight curves (and my poor track laying to) just a suggestion.

Scott

Steve Bennett · Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:15 am Post subject:

scott b · Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:21 am Post subject:

Cut the ends back further , I always add to them but there seems to be some room to lose from the ends although I have yet to do this to one of mine Rolling Eyes

Scott

Shozo.K · Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:09 am Post subject:

Hi Scott,
Oui, je le connais bien!
I know that very well and have one.
It is too cute to bash so I prefer to keep it in original.
There is a 24.5mm version in Tenshodo power truck also. I considered to employ it but it has not so good performance for slow and stable running.

regards,
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Shozo.K · Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:09 am Post subject:

Hi Steve,
Yes, you are absolutely right.
Bigger overhang increases the difficulties for managing tight S curve.
I’m now wondering how to make the LGB style loop & hook coupler in this size.

ragards,
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GUTMACH · Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:29 am Post subject:

Shozo's sketch of the proposed lokie, looks like something out of the pages of Bruce Bates's Birdwater & Raspberry.

http://www.bates-r-us.org/birdwater/

-Wayde

Shozo.K · Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:21 am Post subject:

Ｈｉ　Wayde,

Thank you for introducing the nice site. It is the reservoir of the idea of short and bizarre locomotives and rolling stocks. I like the taste very much!

regards,
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Shozo.K · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:45 am Post subject:

At first, I made the chassis from plastic sheet with white metal journal parts.
It is smaller than I thought. It seems to be a chassis of HO standard little box type loco.
Now I realize that I’m going to make a tremendously disproportional super structure for this chassis.

regards,
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Andrew Milner · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 6:06 pm Post subject:

Shozo.K · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 12:45 pm Post subject:

Progress of this week.

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Nick Ellingworth · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 12:46 pm Post subject:

That's looking great, I can't wait to see it painted. Very Happy

scott b · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 1:16 pm Post subject:

I love that!! Really wonderfull work Shozo.

Scott

Geno6309 · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 4:11 pm Post subject:

Excellent! You get more done in a week than I can in a month. Superb!
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michael · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:29 pm Post subject:

Looks fantastic Shozo! of course you are going to paint it MAROON Rolling Eyes

aren't you Exclamation

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GUTMACH · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:35 am Post subject:

Steve Bennett · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:52 am Post subject:

Wonderful little loco Shozo, I really like that it is higher than it is in length. Being so short, it should be OK on your small curves.
I am tempted to try something similar myself Wink

it would be great for a small pizza layout.
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chris krupa · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 3:48 pm Post subject:

It has similar proportions to the mini Lister when fitted with a cab.

Chris

Simon Andrews · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:57 pm Post subject:

Great looking loco Shozo Cool

Simon
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Andrew Milner · Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:39 pm Post subject:

Great loco Shozo! Don't listen to Michael, he's biased Twisted Evil

Gotta be yellow Cool

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Bob Taylor · Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 3:03 pm Post subject:

YELLOW is the only colour to paint loco's in....................Is'nt it? Shocked

Bob.

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Peter · Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 3:23 pm Post subject:

*Cough* Green *Cough* Laughing

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Willow Creek Traction · Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 8:21 pm Post subject:

MOG · Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 1:45 pm Post subject:

yellow or green... either way.. that is a really lovely little loco. Can't see it as one of the rusty yellow types actually.. far too nice. Very Happy

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