I've recently come across drawings for a loco I fancy building. Strangely, for me at least, it's a small 0-4-0 diesel engine rather; the identify of which will, for now at least, remain a mystery. The problem is that with a wheel base of just 2 foot 10 inches I've been unable to find a suitable ready-to-run chassis. Not only did every chassis I could find have a larger wheelbase but I also want the gap between the wheels to be empty and most of them have a solid chassis block. So the crazy idea... I'm going to have a go at building my own chassis for it.
I've no idea if I'll be able to pull off building a chassis from scratch but as you can see I've made a start by buying a bunch of components from
Nigel Lawton. This pile includes a motor, pulleys, belts, gears, wheels, and various other items. My plan is to 3D print the basic chassis block and then to add these parts to it. I've got the first prototype chassis on order, although I think it will need a couple of revisions before I get it right, but it should be fun.
I am looking forward to following the trials, tribulations and hopefully successful conclusion of this project.
ReplyDeletePS. A sound track of the build would add to the entertainment.
beep, beep, ouch, where's the screw driver, damn, beep, beep beeeeeep!
DeleteI, too, am looking forward to seeing this project come to fruition. All this vicarious model making is quite fascinating.
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