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Re: Placing rivets

Marcelo Lordeiro <mrcustom@...>
 

This is the address to see a fantastic rivet embossing machine.
http://www.galtran.com/PRR_L2_Construction_Information/Rivet%20Machine/computer_controlled_rivet_emboss.htm
Marcelo Lordeiro

----- Original Message -----
From: "soolinehistory" <dstorzek@elnet.com>
To: <STMFC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 3:52 PM
Subject: [STMFC] Re: Placing rivets


--- In STMFC@yahoogroups.com, Ted Culotta <tculotta@s...> wrote:

I would bet that the best tool for the brass rivets on posts that you
and Dennis have referred to would be a good milling machine with an
Albrecht keyless chuck for the very small drills. A digital readout
would make this almost obscenely easy except for the cost of the
rivets. I am going to inquire about a large scale purchase as these
things are perfect for some applications.

Regards,
Ted Culotta
Her's a source for the drill:

http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT?PMPXNO=1686302&;PMT4NO=2590521

I also might note that Creative Model Associates (Tichy) has .008
diameter phosphor bronze wire, Walthers number 363-1100. The cut end
of spring wire can make a decent drill for resin and plastic, and is
less likely to break with hand use. I'd rather have steel, but this
phosphor bronze may hard enough to do the trick, and a lot cheaper
than the above drills.

Dennis Storzek








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Re: Dalman trucks

Tim O'Connor
 

Brian, please make them available without wheels... It isn't just a
matter of cost. I have no use at all for .110 wheel sets anymore.
(I have a lifetime supply of them as they come with most kits.) And
if possible I hope you can follow Dennis's advice and use the proto
standard rather than the NMRA standard for bolster height.

Tim O'Connor

Gene,
Thanks for the offer, but I don't want to take orders until the trucks are ready
to ship. They'll be available direct and from dealers ( lots of dealers, I
hope).
Re: Dalman trucks

Dennis Storzek <dstorzek@...>
 

--- In STMFC@yahoogroups.com, "Brian Leppert" <b.leppert@a...> wrote:
> Gentlemen,
>
> New HO Dalman two-level trucks will be available in two styles--
with Barber Lateral Motion device detail and without. These trucks
will be Celcon (similar to
> Delrin) one piece moldings with snap-in brake shoe detail and
metal .110" wheelsets. Bolster height will match NMRA's RP 23
(5/16").
Ooooo, an outdated standard rears its ugly head again.

Brian, could I convince you to adopt the "Athearn standard" .295" centerplate height that almost everyone in the industry other than Kadee and MDC uses? Aside from the fact that it is easier for modelers to shim low trucks than to lower high ones, the .295" is an exact scale reduction of the AAR standard 25 3/5" centerplate height, while the 5/16" the NMRA RP-23 specifies is an arbitrary dimension that was written back in the days when modelers didn't own any measuring tools.

Perhaps it's not too late?

Welcome to the wonderful world of model railroad product design :-)


Dennis Storzek
Re: Placing rivets

soolinehistory <dstorzek@...>
 

--- In STMFC@yahoogroups.com, Ted Culotta <tculotta@s...> wrote:

I would bet that the best tool for the brass rivets on posts that you
and Dennis have referred to would be a good milling machine with an
Albrecht keyless chuck for the very small drills. A digital readout
would make this almost obscenely easy except for the cost of the
rivets. I am going to inquire about a large scale purchase as these
things are perfect for some applications.

Regards,
Ted Culotta
Her's a source for the drill:

http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT?PMPXNO=1686302&;PMT4NO=2590521

I also might note that Creative Model Associates (Tichy) has .008
diameter phosphor bronze wire, Walthers number 363-1100. The cut end
of spring wire can make a decent drill for resin and plastic, and is
less likely to break with hand use. I'd rather have steel, but this
phosphor bronze may hard enough to do the trick, and a lot cheaper
than the above drills.

Dennis Storzek
Re: Digest Number 2775

Jon Miller <atsf@...>
 

Gentlemen,
New HO Dalman two-level trucks will be available in two styles--
with Barber Lateral Motion device detail and without. These trucks
will be Celcon (similar to
Delrin) one piece moldings with snap-in brake shoe detail and
metal .110" wheelsets. Bolster height will match NMRA's RP 23
(5/16").

Unfortunately, my CNC milling machine became unreliable just before
Naperville, before tooling was finished. A new machine will be
ordered soon, but I'm expecting almost three months until delivery.
Tooling for the truck will resume then.<

I really wish these trucks were available _without_ wheelsets. As I
will use either IM or Reboxx .088 the wheelsets come at added throwaway cost
to me. I would suggest that trucks _without_ wheelsets be sold in [say] 100
set (or more) packaging however. This make it easier (and less costly) for
you and we who want them that way can arrange to divide them ourselves.

Jon Miller
AT&SF
For me time has stopped in 1941
Digitrax, Chief/Zephyr systems, JMRI user
NMRA Life member #2623
Member SFRH&MS
Re: Dalman trucks (was Eastern Car Works Trucks)

Brian Leppert <b.leppert@...>
 

Gene,
Thanks for the offer, but I don't want to take orders until the trucks are ready to ship. They'll be available direct and from dealers ( lots of dealers, I hope).

Brian Leppert
Tahoe Model Works
Carson City, NV

----- Original Message -----
From: bierglaeser
To: STMFC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 3:12 PM
Subject: [STMFC] Re: Dalman trucks (was Eastern Car Works Trucks)


Are you taking orders for the trucks now?
Will you sell direct or only through distributors/retailers?
Would you like payment in advance to help with the new CNC machine?

Gene Green
Out in the West Texas Town of El Paso

--- In STMFC@yahoogroups.com, "Brian Leppert" <b.leppert@a...> wrote:
>
> Gentlemen,
>
> New HO Dalman two-level trucks will be available in two styles--
with Barber Lateral Motion device detail and without. These trucks
will be Celcon (similar to
> Delrin) one piece moldings with snap-in brake shoe detail and
metal .110" wheelsets. Bolster height will match NMRA's RP 23
(5/16").
>
> Unfortunately, my CNC milling machine became unreliable just before
Naperville, before tooling was finished. A new machine will be
ordered soon, but I'm expecting almost three months until delivery.
Tooling for the truck will resume then.
>
> Brian Leppert
> Tahoe Model Works
> Carson City, NV
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Re: Placing rivets

Manfred Lorenz
 

This is what is written on that site:

NOTES FROM OUR TECH DEPARTMENT
This is a 5"x9" Template with Five Scales of Shapes and Rivet
Placement Lines.

FEATURES: Makes perfect panel lines, fuel caps, rivets, and other
shapes to create scale markings on your warbirds and other models.
Included rulers provide accurate measurements for five scales of
aircraft.

Ideal for use with the Top Flite Panel Line Pen.(TOPQ2510)

INCLUDES: One 5 x 9" Plastic Template

That is what I read and know. Thinking round fuselage I guess it
should be somewhat flexible. I just Google'd it, no personal
experience.

Manfred


--- In STMFC@yahoogroups.com, timboconnor@c... wrote:

I see... so what is the template made of? It must be very flexible,
but also totally resistant to adhesives, and very very thin (.010?)
Is that true?

If so, I could tape down the template, and glue .010 styrene bits
in the holes. Then run an Xacto across the template, shaving the
"rivets" down to the thickness of the template. Then remove the
template and wash with Tenax per Andy Carlson's description,
to "melt" the tiny styrene cylinders into the shape of rivets.

Is that how you use it?

Tim O.


Tim,
The goal here is to space the rivet_s_ evenly. A common problem
with
airplanes and railroad equipment. Was that your question?
Re: NATX tank car photos posted

Roger Parry <uncleroger@...>
 

Thanks! Great scans!

On Nov 9, 2005, at 10:47 AM, pullmanboss wrote:

I photographed that tank car at Steamtown in August 1997 and have just
uploaded six scans to the STMFPH <Files> section. They are in a folder
titled "NATX 4753 Tank Car". The link:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/STMFPH/files/NATX%20%204753%20Tank%20Car/

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Re: Placing rivets

Tim O'Connor
 

I see... so what is the template made of? It must be very flexible,
but also totally resistant to adhesives, and very very thin (.010?)
Is that true?

If so, I could tape down the template, and glue .010 styrene bits
in the holes. Then run an Xacto across the template, shaving the
"rivets" down to the thickness of the template. Then remove the
template and wash with Tenax per Andy Carlson's description,
to "melt" the tiny styrene cylinders into the shape of rivets.

Is that how you use it?

Tim O.

Tim,
The goal here is to space the rivet_s_ evenly. A common problem with
airplanes and railroad equipment. Was that your question?
RI PS-1

Mike Brock <brockm@...>
 

Mark Heiden wants to know the following:
Rock Island 27350-27849, 500 40ft PS-1 boxcars, built 1963. A prototype photo of RI 27560 is at:

http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/ri/ri27560.jpg

I'd like to know the following:

1) What sort of trucks did these cars ride on?

2) What kind of running boards did these cars have?

3) How were they painted (eg-black ends and roof, unpainted roof, etc)?

4) What is a good paint and decal match for these cars?

Mike Brock
Re: Placing rivets

Manfred Lorenz
 

Tim,

The goal here is to space the rivet_s_ evenly. A common problem with
airplanes and railroad equipment. Was that your question?

It is not about application of singles.

But that makes me think: If a template with evenly spaced holes were
used one could fill those with a liquid rivet compound (white glue
diluted to a certain degree) to the top, wait until semi liquid and
lift off. Followed by a part melt down to form the rounded dome.
There is a kit that accomplishes this with a syringe and squeeze
bottles.

Manfred

--- In STMFC@yahoogroups.com, timboconnor@c... wrote:

Manfred

I don't get it... how do you place a single rivet using a large
template?

Tim O.


Placing rivets is probably as important as making them. The
aircraft
modelers use this tool:

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&;I=LXHZ25&P=0

Manfred
Re: Tank car dome from Detail Associates

Gatwood, Elden <Elden.Gatwood@...>
 

Tim;
I started one, but got disheartened when I tried to paste on those
alternating rivets where the interior tank heads were located. Too
difficult for me. I wish I had the talent.

There are several bashes that look more do-able to me. I am in the
middle of bashing an Athearn 3-dome into something like a STCC car that
appeared in Mainline Modeler back in the 90's. It is quite do-able, and
about the only thing that looks like the Athearn car.

I am also bashing some other classes of tank car from the P2K, IM and RC
cars. I would really like to do a good job on a couple early acid cars,
but also an ICC 103C-W. I have also bashed a Type 21 with a smaller
dome, as an OESX car, plus I would also like to do a later UTLX car like
Mont Switzer did so well for MM. They are all reasonable projects, for
somebody at my level of skill.

Elden

-----Original Message-----
From: STMFC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:STMFC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Tim O'Connor
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 5:22 PM
To: STMFC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [STMFC] Re: Tank car dome from Detail Associates


Anyone tried to do a multidome tank-bash from an 8k Type 21
or 8k Type 27? The additional domes could be larger or smaller
or two different sizes...

Tim O.





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Question about a RI PS-1 box car

Mike Brock <brockm@...>
 

Mark Heiden has a question about a car that is out of our time period. I'm going to permit it's entry into discussion but only with regard to this one car series and discussion will not be allowed to extend to others. Thanks.

Mike Brock
STMFC Head Judge

From Mark:

I'm looking for
some information about an order of Rock Island 40ft PS-1 boxcars that
was built in 1963. The cars are undoubtedly steam-era: 40ft long,
running boards, friction bearing trucks, etc. The Rock received 2300 PS-1s like this between 1960 and 1965.
Re: PS -1 BOX Cars

SamClarke
 

Hello Garth,

The 50 foot PS-1 with 8 foot door opening is, more or less, still on our
"possible" future project list, which changes all the time. Doing this car
would require a new body and underframe. The underframe is a rather
complicated mold which takes a great deal of tooling time. The underframe of
the 8 foot door 50 foot PS-1s is like the 40 foot PS-1s (bolsters, cross
beams, and cross bearers) and not like the more common 9 and 15 foot door
PS-1s.

Sam Clarke
Kadee Quality Products

----- Original Message -----
From: "Garth Groff" <ggg9y@virginia.edu>
To: <STMFC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 4:48 AM
Subject: Re: [STMFC] Re: PS -1 BOX Cars


Sam,

I keep hoping you will give us the 50' single 8' door cars. Lots of
roads had these (including the WP and TS), and nobody has ever offered
them in HO. IIRC, this car was originally listed in your future
projects, but seems to have disappeared.

Kind regards,


Garth G. Groff

mail@kadee.com wrote:

Thanks, Tim O'Connor,

... Unfortunately, due to a continuing changing web site we no longer
have as
much information about the PS-1 box cars posted as we use to.

Sam Clarke
Kadee Quality Products








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NATX tank car photos posted

pullmanboss <tgmadden@...>
 

I photographed that tank car at Steamtown in August 1997 and have just
uploaded six scans to the STMFPH <Files> section. They are in a folder
titled "NATX 4753 Tank Car". The link:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/STMFPH/files/NATX%20%204753%20Tank%20Car/

Tom Madden
Re: Tank Cars

Gatwood, Elden <Elden.Gatwood@...>
 

Kevin;
Thanks for that great scan!

Tom;
I agree with Bruce, and Kevin's scan indicates it is almost certainly an
early GATC product, and the bolsters, tank supports, angled draft gear
support brackets and all support that conclusion. GATC made lots of
tanks for NATC, which seems to have maintained the biggest oddball fleet
of any of the owners/lessors.

I don't know if there is a formal designation for this "model" of tank
car, but it is the one I associate with the group that immediately
precedes the Type 30, which shares a lot of the same features.

The parallelogram logo was a later addition, if I remember right. This
car does not appear in my 1964 ORER, either, but that low number series
tended to accumulate 2-compartment and 3-compartment cars. It may have
been an add-on through purchase, or perhaps a re-numbering after
expiration of a lease?

The single safety valves on each dome are interesting, as are the
unexplained rivets on the tank. I suspect this tank was created for
some odd commodity that is not that volatile, like ink, special
lubricating oil, or something like that. Lessors sometimes dictated the
nature of equipment like heating coils, vents and valves, or insulation.
The transverse mounting of the reservoir is also interesting.

There is nothing that resembles this car in model form. The tank is
very small, and being riveted, would require a big scratchbuilding
effort. The underframe vaguely resembles those on the Athearn and
Walthers tanks, which are exceedingly crude. The newer Overland radial
course GATC tank cars have some similarities, but are earlier GATC
products. The WA Drake car is a newer Type 30, if I remember correctly.

I hope this helps.

Elden Gatwood

-----Original Message-----
From: STMFC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:STMFC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Thomas M. Olsen
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 10:48 PM
To: STMFC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [STMFC] RE: Tank Cars

Eldon,

The car is riveted, has wooden running boards, and has the parallelogram

with the name within on the side of the tank. As I do not have the
capacity to make scans I can not at this time send you one. The tank
also has a single long running board to service the tank domes. The
photo is a 3/4 wedge shot taken from the end corner looking up so the
built date is almost illegible, but appears ?? to be, perhaps, either
2-25 or 8-25!

Tom Olsen
Newark, Delaware, 19711-7479

Gatwood, Elden wrote:

Tom;
I do not have access to that document, but is this a riveted, or welded
car? Does it have wooden or steel running boards? NATX had lots of
oddball cars, but two-compartment cars are rare, nonetheless.

It sounds like one of the Pennzoil cars they had for
additives/specialty
refinery products. The decent load capacity with low liquid volume
makes one suspect it was a car for something very heavy, like auto gas
"lead", or other heavy industrial liquids.

Is the logo the parallelogram on the side of the tank, or the smaller
name?

Thanks,

Elden


-----Original Message-----
From: STMFC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:STMFC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Thomas M. Olsen
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 12:12 PM
To: Steam Freight Car List
Subject: [STMFC] RE: Tank Cars

List,

While we are on the subject of tank cars, I have a question about tank
car that needs some identity. Steamtown in Scranton has a two
compartment tank car lettered NATX 4750. A photo of this car appeared
in the October 2005 issue of the NMRA "ScaleRails on page 31. On what
appears to be the "B" end of the car, there is a capacity of 4577
gallons stenciled. On the sid it shows a Capacity of 80000 pounds,
with

a Light Weight of 37800 pounds. The lettering and the North American
rectangular logo appears to be original as the car is in deplorable
condition and has not been restored. It also looks like it is equipped
with Barber spring-plankless solid bearing trucks. To prevent anyone
climbing on the car the National Park Service has plated over the
stirrup steps at all four corners.

Can anyone identify this car and know anything of it's history? My
ORER's only date back to 1949 and do not show this particular car
number

in the North American listings.

Tom Olsen
7 Boundary Road, West Branch
Newark, Delaware, 19711-7479
(302) 738-4292
tmolsen@udel.edu





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Re: Placing rivets

Tim O'Connor
 

Manfred

I don't get it... how do you place a single rivet using a large template?

Tim O.

Placing rivets is probably as important as making them. The aircraft
modelers use this tool:

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&;I=LXHZ25&P=0

Manfred








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Re: Placing rivets

Ted Culotta <tculotta@...>
 

On Nov 9, 2005, at 9:34 AM, Manfred Lorenz wrote:

Placing rivets is probably as important as making them. The aircraft
modelers use this tool:

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&;I=LXHZ25&P=0
I would bet that the best tool for the brass rivets on posts that you and Dennis have referred to would be a good milling machine with an Albrecht keyless chuck for the very small drills. A digital readout would make this almost obscenely easy except for the cost of the rivets. I am going to inquire about a large scale purchase as these things are perfect for some applications.

Regards,
Ted Culotta

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