Dear Kenn:
It would be easy to photocopy the etchings. In fact, I have
done so and all three fit onto one 8 1/2 * 11 sheet. These 'paper
steeplecabs' will be used to experiment with motors and frames. Paper
is easy to alter and if I blow it, I just make another. But the brass
has depth and built-in bend-points. The resulting paper steeplecab is
'lumpy' while the brass one will be 'flat'. Brass is a one-time alter.
No, you may not have one and I will not post it to the web. That I feel
violates MRRW's copyright (whether they state the copyright explicitly
or not).
It could be reproduced as styrene. It would be a lot of work. The
brass has been dipped four times into the enchant and is etched on both
sides. The bending points are pre-etched. The windows are recessed
with frames. The window rubber strips stick out from the side, just
like the rivets. I recommend purchasing the brass. Its only $129.95.
Plus the weight of brass will provide good traction.
I will have some challenges someday. MC&CL 50 was built in the
company shops. A B-W Steeplecab has three side windows on each side
with wide strips between. MC&CL 50 was a wooden cab and nothing but
windows!
Preston works of Canada produced their own version with only two
windows on the side.
I haven't figured out how to model these yet.
Thorin
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf
Of kenn
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2006 9:09 AM
To: Marty.Thorin
Subject: Re: Building MRRW Steeple Cab Kits
--- In [email protected], "Marty.Thorin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> Good Morning:
> I have several Model Railroad Warehouse kits to build. They
consist
> of sheets of etched brass that I need to bend. I fear my current
> tools are inadequate to do the 90 degree bends for the cab.
> Each corner of the cab is beside pre-cut windows.
> I measured the sheets with a micrometer. The frame is 0.032
inches
> thick, The cab walls and cab roof are 0.015. Where the
bends are
> to be done, the brass sheet has been etched to about half its
measured
> thickness. The longest bend I need help with is a little under 2
> inches. I can bend the frame with my current tools: a good, small
vice.
> It's the cab that needs help.
>
> Would the MicroMart Mini Bending Brake
> (http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?
MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Cat
> alog&Type=Product&ID=16101) be a good choice?
>
> Any other tips you might have before I damage the first one?
> Thanks!
> Thorin Marty
> Milwaukee, WI
That unit is set up for that type of prject and i personall think that
it would be a great choice,, I also wanted to ask it it would be
possible for you to take a photo copy of the unbent sheets......I am
wondering how hard it would be to make one out of styrene....good luck
on the project Kenn
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