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 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: MP3 - 5" Gauge live steam

Alex Chamberlain
Posted: 09 Aug 2011, 21:14 

Replies: 20
Views: 78055
Well its been a while but i have a made a little progress, here we have a pattern and a test casting in white metal and the beginning of the superstructure..

 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: sand casting..

Alex Chamberlain
 Post subject: sand casting..
Posted: 10 Aug 2011, 23:50 

Replies: 1
Views: 10571
I though that it would be interesting to show how I was making parts for my crane using sandbox casting... so from my previous posting we have a picture of the pattern and finished part... P1010044.JPG first pack the part in "delft clay" in a set of casting rings.. (they have alignment mar...

 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: Platework made easy

Alex Chamberlain
 Post subject: Platework made easy
Posted: 20 Aug 2011, 20:58 

Replies: 2
Views: 14023
So, traditionally plate work has been a process of marking out, hacksawing and plenty of filing.. As you will see from John's Craven this gives some superb results. That is if you're willing to put the time in! Me, I am far too lazy and opt for the use of machines where I can. ;-) Laser cut parts ar...

 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: Platework made easy

Alex Chamberlain
 Post subject: Re: platework made easy
Posted: 20 Aug 2011, 20:59 

Replies: 2
Views: 14023
and the final set of plate work, not hard to guess for what ;-)

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 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: MP3 - 5" Gauge live steam

Alex Chamberlain
Posted: 24 Oct 2011, 20:49 

Replies: 20
Views: 78055
just had a call from the casters ;-)

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 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: Join the bits

Alex Chamberlain
 Post subject: Re: Join the bits
Posted: 19 Feb 2012, 21:53 

Replies: 1
Views: 14417
That looks great John!!

Can't wait to see the boiler!!

 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: MP3 - 5" Gauge live steam

Alex Chamberlain
Posted: 19 Feb 2012, 21:59 

Replies: 20
Views: 78055
So it's been quite a while. I have been somewhat distracted with one thing and another but I have made some progress!!

It's all starting to get rather heavy now....

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 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: Model Breakdown Cranes

Alex Chamberlain
 Post subject: Re: Model Breakdown Cranes
Posted: 29 Jan 2013, 09:08 

Replies: 7
Views: 31511
Hi Ian, I am sure you have looked at the few posts that I put on for the 5" MP3 build I am doing..

If they prompt any questions, feel free to ask (add them to those threads)

cheers

Alex

 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: who can cut gears..

Alex Chamberlain
 Post subject: who can cut gears..
Posted: 29 Jan 2013, 09:22 

Replies: 3
Views: 17886
So, with various bits beginning to come together, I need to think about some gears. One gear that is particularly worrying is the Slew Ring which will be some 9" dia with 111 teeth. I do not have the kit to make this, anybody know someone that can? Other options of laser cutting and laminating ...

 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: GWR No2 in 1 and 1/16 inch to the foot; 5" gauge

Alex Chamberlain
Posted: 29 Jan 2013, 09:14 

Replies: 7
Views: 34757
Hi, congratulations on your purchase!! You have entered a whole new world!! So you will have seen my MP3 build post on this forum, its certainly a labour of love but I am suffering from many distractions such as work and car restorations. Have a look at my threads, if you have any questions please s...
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