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SamQ aka Ah! Q! wrote:Loving the pictures. In the real thing, the brakes are permanently 'on' unless a vacuum is pulled; does that hold for your model please?
CHJ wrote:Great progress Derek You might find this interesting, Locomotive Valve Gear
CHJ wrote:The most aesthetic looking system I think, leading to cleaner looks with prime eccentric's being buried inside the frame. Another turning challenge for you though, if its a one piece axle.
The brakes....larger scales.
The balance weight is not just for the centre mass of the wheel, the crank pin and connecting rod also adds weight.Cabinetman wrote:Just realised the scale of the beast you’re making!
Probably wrong but to me the balancing weight on those wheels looks a bit big compared to the mass of the centre lug, have you tried them for balance on an axle? Ian
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