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Post by kentuckysouthernrwy on Nov 8, 2023 5:35:12 GMT -8
Looks like fine work, done well. Persist...
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Post by aharown on Nov 8, 2023 11:09:48 GMT -8
Are there any right angle corner chisels in the last two sets? I'm closely inspecting the photos and don't see one. The sets seem to have all the shapes except the right angle. I did find some of those but they were huge, like 1" and such, nothing small for HO windows. Even google isn't helping, seems this isn't my day. Hi Manny, I like your work on the caboose - it's giving me some ideas too. Lee Valley Tools may have what you need, but they're not cheap: www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/hand-tools/punches/65380-square-hole-punches?item=50K5903 |
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Post by sd40dash2 on Nov 9, 2023 9:00:41 GMT -8
What a great post, thank you so much for this. The price isn't too bad considering you get several different sizes of chisel for the price plus a great free shipping deal over $50. Added to cart!
And good luck with whatever you take away from the caboose build, I am glad you were able to get some ideas from the thread.
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Post by schroed2 on Nov 10, 2023 3:06:49 GMT -8
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Post by Christian on Nov 10, 2023 3:38:39 GMT -8
I use a similar concept that only does round holes. Smallest is about 1/16" The specific set I use is long discontinued, but this one is about the same. rb.gy/66k3faI bought it during my paper modeling days, but I've used it on 0.020" styrene. I haven't tried thicker plastic. Like all/most leather punches it cuts a clean disk, but the hole is somewhat ragged. I use a round diamond file to ream the hole clean. I've used this classic leather punch for decades. Mine is Tandy for you old timers who remember the life of Tandy/RadioShack. I've used this on 0/040" styrene. Since it is made for leather work it should punch thicker stock. rb.gy/a07nq3EDIT I'll be darned. Tandy is still making leather work tools. Including the basic rotary leather punch. rb.gy/aw38xl |
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Post by sd40dash2 on Nov 11, 2023 9:21:06 GMT -8
Etchings were installed as the window frames of both cupolas. The cupola for 436571 on the left has a sheet metal base for the Sinclair antenna and got its first shot of black paint. That will be masked once dry.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Nov 14, 2023 8:40:11 GMT -8
Detailing for 3445 cupola, circa 1906. Note these early railings are not the same as what most of us are used to seeing on later CP wood vans.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Nov 16, 2023 13:37:35 GMT -8
CPR 3445 sides are ready for paint after the addition of windows and drilling for side grab irons. Cupola has also been detailed and prepared for primer.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Nov 18, 2023 13:02:17 GMT -8
Circa-1972 plywood-sided 436571 is also ready for primer. Just two side windows at this date, cupola detailing pretty basic but does include radio antenna installation.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Nov 21, 2023 6:09:54 GMT -8
All painting complete, 436571 is now ready for final assembly.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Nov 21, 2023 17:40:31 GMT -8
Old-time 3445 received its historic paint job and is also ready for final assembly.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Nov 22, 2023 14:57:50 GMT -8
Here we have both wood vans just before I start putting everything together.
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Post by kentuckysouthernrwy on Nov 26, 2023 18:10:25 GMT -8
Looking good. You're doing fine work.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Nov 26, 2023 18:22:32 GMT -8
Looking good. You're doing fine work. Thank you for your kindness. |
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Post by sd40dash2 on Dec 6, 2023 14:42:11 GMT -8
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Post by sd40dash2 on Dec 11, 2023 19:18:41 GMT -8
After the ends were glued to the sides as shown in prior photos, it was time to mount the body to the underframe. Glue used was Weldbond, which has a slow setup time meaning the clamps were essential here. Check squaring with the roof piece in background and allow everything to dry overnight.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Dec 12, 2023 13:41:03 GMT -8
Carefully release clamps after glue dry and you end up with a nice square assembly.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Dec 13, 2023 15:10:11 GMT -8
Let's head up to the roof, here are the tools and parts needed. The combo square is a new addition, thanks to Evan, Colin and Christian for the inspiration on that.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Dec 14, 2023 7:21:52 GMT -8
After curving the roofs on table edge it was time to carefully consider reinforcement, mounting and detailing. That's very hard .039 steel wire up top.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Dec 15, 2023 6:11:07 GMT -8
Running board supports attached w ACC and allowed to dry. I also nibbled out the cupola hole on 436571 but not on 3445.
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Post by edgecrusher on Dec 15, 2023 11:30:53 GMT -8
Looks like its coming along nicely. So the thicker wire is for reinforcement?
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Post by sd40dash2 on Dec 15, 2023 12:01:41 GMT -8
^ Thanks Evan, yes, with the roof being only .010 there needs to be something to keep them straight. I tried styrene strips but found them too weak so wire seems to be the right material.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Dec 16, 2023 7:23:22 GMT -8
The steel wire works well to strengthen and straighten the roof pieces. Attach these w ACC and allow to dry. Ready for paint.
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Post by Christian on Dec 16, 2023 7:57:31 GMT -8
Piano wire or bass guitar wire? Or something else since those come in coils and are hard for me to straighten. I like the idea and am thinking of other projects that could benefit from a stiff wire.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Dec 16, 2023 9:09:40 GMT -8
^ Good question Christian, this is .039 Music Wire 36″ long K&S Engineering #497, comes straight in a long clear tube. Very hard to cut, use safety PPE when doing that.
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Post by Christian on Dec 16, 2023 10:50:14 GMT -8
^ Good question Christian, this is .039 Music Wire 36″ long K&S Engineering #497, comes straight in a long clear tube. Very hard to cut, use safety PPE when doing that.
I used piano wire many times in my real job and don't much like it. Lots of bleeding. But, I like how you've used it and can see future uses. K&S, of course. I never think of them. As for cutting it - that's simple. Use a triangle file to take a swipe where you want the cut. Then bend - it will easily break where the file marked it. I learned that from the Flying By Foy folks waaaaaaaaaaaaaay back when they still used wire. Xuron makes a hard wire cutter which can cut (I just looked it up) to 0.040" That would work for your wire. I have one that I use to cut wire cable, but I've not tried it on piano wire. Amazon lists lots and lots of bass guitar string cutters for a third the price of the Zuron which I would choose if I had to do it now. |
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Post by sd40dash2 on Dec 16, 2023 10:57:52 GMT -8
^ Wow that's great, thanks for all the tips and tool suggestions!
Yeah K&S has a lot of bargain-priced bits like this, even pieces of brass sheet, metal tubing and other oddball stuff. Styrene is usually my material of choice but sometimes metal is best.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Dec 17, 2023 8:20:22 GMT -8
Hand paint inside walls of cupolas and allow to dry.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Dec 18, 2023 7:43:23 GMT -8
Both sides of roofs were spray painted flat black and allowed to dry.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Dec 19, 2023 6:45:29 GMT -8
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