looking good can't wait to hear it !.

@trainman440

3 жыл бұрын

thanks, yea its going along very nicely. Should be done later today

Amazing job on installing the Sound decoder on the Beautiful ATSF locomotive!!

@trainman440

3 жыл бұрын

not done yet but thanks!

Note: The reason I used two separate plugs is so one plug connects to the chassis and one connects to the shell (wires to the headlight). This allows the engine shell and chassis to be easily separated during maintenance.

Gosh darn it, I need those 70% alcohol bottles!

@trainman440

3 жыл бұрын

haha is there still none in super markets? I found out both my walmart and (local grocery store name) has restocked 70% iso alcohol.

@officialpennsyjoe

3 жыл бұрын

@@trainman440 I gotta go tomorrow!

Looks great! I might be getting a Bowser custom Lackawanna 4-8-2 with a brass tender if I can win the bid for my birthday!! Really excited about it! Have a great day!

@trainman440

3 жыл бұрын

interesting stuff! Cant wait to see

@lackawannarailfan5206

3 жыл бұрын

@@trainman440 Yeah! But I am not getting it now They want already 80 bucks for it bidding and it has sat on a self for 35 years and does not run so I am not getting it. But I am saving up for something even better! A lot better!

@trainman440

3 жыл бұрын

@@lackawannarailfan5206 interesting! Thosr bowser engines are beasts, with bulletproof mechanisms. So age honestly isnt a big deal, heck theyll probably outlast a persons lifetime! I do understand budget constraints though, unfortunate. Excited to see whats coming!

@lackawannarailfan5206

3 жыл бұрын

@@trainman440 Do you think I can get it running? I have restored a bunch of locomotives before. The seller says it has been sitting for 35 years and It has a bigger upgraded motor and says that it only needs a little TLC to get the wheels turning again. Please let me know what you think. Have a nice day!

@trainman440

3 жыл бұрын

@@lackawannarailfan5206 If youd like we can talk about this via PMs. I dont mind using hangouts. I saw your deleted comment earlier. Id rather not share with the public your ebay find haha

Wondering if your small connectors came in and if you could post a link? Thanks.

@trainman440

3 жыл бұрын

Here's the connector pieces, in a single row: www.ebay.com/itm/1-27mm-Female-Pins-Sockets-SIL-40-Pin-Header-Single-Row-PCB-Connector-Headers/153429541943?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=453369011372&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 You can also buy them in rows of two, for connecting to 21 pin decoders: www.ebay.com/itm/1-27mm-Male-Pins-Sockets-SIL-2-x-40-Pin-Header-Double-Row-PCB-Connector-Headers/153429811526?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=453369266768&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 You can easily just split each piece to your desired length with a pair of pliers, and use some heat shrink tubing to cover the exposed wires. Good luck!

I just purchased this exact model. Not painted. Never painted a brass model before. Question for now. What did you use/purchase for a headlight lense?

@trainman440

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I'll probably just make my own lens, using microscale kristal klear, I heard is very effective. Its basically a clear liquid type glue, which if you just form a bubble with it on any opening, will dry clear into a lens. If that wont work however, I'll just carefully cut out a piece of clear plastic and use kristal klear to glue it in place. Cheers!

@gabrielperez8864

3 жыл бұрын

@@trainman440 , cool. Have you researched how to paint brass? It looks kind of daunting.

@trainman440

3 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielperez8864 I mean, you paint them like you would any other engine. You disassemble, strip the old paint/lacquer, wash with warm soapy water to remove fingerprint oils, mask, prime, then paint. Tamiya makes great primer and masking tape, using the paint of your choice, and airbrush of your choice. Use light strokes, and multiple, thin layers. There really isnt much I can say, ultimately, the best way to learn is by practicing. I've accumulated some cheap junk loco and freight car shells to practice on once I return from college. Id recommend you also find something to practice on. Cheers!

@gabrielperez8864

3 жыл бұрын

@@trainman440 thanks for the advice.