Z.R. Struzik wrote:-
> Perhaps it just means that you need to do more to be notified as large
> volume producers.
Large volume producers need large volume factories - does my 10' x 14'
garden shed count? Total staff? ... me (and 3 puzzled cats.)
> Granted, I was aware of the Heisler and th
> ... whistles have to be compromised in order to work. Even the 1.5 " guys
> have to use "oversize whistles" to get them to sound like prototypes.
Phil, you need to contact Ron Brown and get a copy of the "Steam
in the Garden" magazine with Larry Bangham's article on making
Helmholz resonator
I've checked this site out and it really looks neat. I was told to be
careful however at a work party at the Pa. Live Steamers site last Saturday
because the 7/8 size probably won't fit under their tunnel !
Phil.P. Reading,PA.
>> How can a 1:13.5 scale model POSSIBLY scale to 45mm track?
>
>Lee
The business of the track is also interesting. At least I'm not the only one
who has noticed that the track looks "funny". I don't have any handy, but
the ties look too big to me for the rest of the track too. Am I wrong on
this?
Does anyone out there have any of the Wada locos? How are they?
The scale is the ratio of model dimension : prototype dimension ... that is in
1:20 scale a 1 metre distance in the model represents a 20 metre distance in the
real article.
The gauge is the distance between the tracks (2 foot, 45 mm and so on)
If the scale/gauge is correct then the distance bet
When I talked to Gordon Watson to order my Argyle Bantam (Oh boy! only two
weeks to delivery!!!) I asked him what scale it was. He said the prototype
was a Queensland sugar cane loco on 2' gauge and the loco is therefore built
to but it is so tiny that his model looks fine with 1:20. So true to sc
Lee,
I have made a live steam Darjeeling tank 0-4-0 in 1:13.5 for 45mm.
Works fine, R/C, alcohol-fired.
Peter Trounce,
Toronto.
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> From: VR Bass <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: RE: exact scale live steam
> Date: Wednesday, Nove
I would correct the impression that Argyle locomotives are 1:22.5 they are 15mm
to the foot or 1;20.3 hence there is some support for live steam in this scale.
You might also consider the scale of the Chaney produced geared locos to see if
they are not 1:20.3 as well .
Chris Rowles
Z.R. Stru
> How can a 1:13.5 scale model POSSIBLY scale to 45mm track?
Lee, They're models of 2-ft gauge. You should do what Carlo
suggested and have a look at his web site:
> Carlo
> http://www.7eighths.com
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
There, you'll see pictures of some cool stuff people have built in this
sc
Carlo you have managed to REALLY confuse me now.
How can a 1:13.5 scale model POSSIBLY scale to 45mm track? This seems
impossible to me. The prototype must be TINY itself but then how does
7/8"/ft. (1:13.5) translate to ANYTHING the could run on 45mm track. If the
prototype ran on 2' track, it wo
Just to support the idea of live steam AND scale equipment...
Wrightscale is taking reservations for an EXACT SCALE 3 ton Decauville 0-4-0
2' gauge live steamer. The scale is 1:13.55 (7/8"/ft.), and the gauge is 45mm
(exactly 2') Ga.1. See, you can have it all! For more info, take a look at my
Yeah Phil, I do concur and IF it's available, I'll go for it. For now,
(since I'm a newbie), I'm just trying to get a nice looking set together and
the first thing I noticed in Garden Railroading is that #332 45mm track
looks "funny". The "weight to width" ratio never struck me as anything I've
ev
Just wanted to insert 2 cents worth at this point...
I agree that live steamers seem to be MORE concerned about the steam than
the scale. Steam is the reason I got into the hobby in the first place. I
appreciate the well detailed "rivet counting" done by the elec power people
in their layouts, an
> What is Stinson's relationship with Northeast Narrow Gauge
NENG is Stinson's company. When he publishes the plans, he
usually offers to sell the kits or some of the parts you can't
scratchbuild easily in the fine print.
regards,
-vance-
Vance Bass
Albuquerque, New Mexico,
Vance brings up a very valid point here. Sure the main thing is to have a
good working live steam loco. But, there's enough good running locos out
there now that I think it's time to ask, maybe even demand, that new
offerings give us both proper scale and great performance. the first
manufacturer
At 12:51 PM -0800 11/3/99, VR Bass wrote:
>I have been promising myself that I'd make up an index of the plans
>Ted Stinson has published in Garden Railways magazine for a long
>time.
What is Stinson's relationship with Northeast Narrow Gauge of Wiscasset,
Maine? I've purchased a couple of kits f
Something of a "shaggy dog" story, with a happy ending:
I have been promising myself that I'd make up an index of the plans
Ted Stinson has published in Garden Railways magazine for a long
time. The discussion on Model T's on the 1:20.3 list sent me
searching for his T pickup plan, and I deci
> Live stemers don't care too much about scale.
Is this from preference or by necessity? It's not like we have a lot of
choices, in any scale. GIven the choice, wouldn't we all like to have
scale models, or at least properly proportioned models we could
detail?
> quite often the prototypes
> Date: Tue, 2 Nov 1999 11:40:22 -0700
> From: "VR Bass" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> Zbigniew, good commentary about various scales. The information
> you sent brings up a few more thoughts, too:
Thanks Vance,
As usuall you have some good points to add!
> Unfortunately, North American prototy
> Date: Tue, 2 Nov 1999 20:25:58 -
> From: "Mike Chaney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> Z.R. Struzik wrote:-
>
> > 1:20.3 is virtually non-existant in live steam
>
> You mean that Ron Brown, Gordon Watson and I have been wasting our time for
> the last few years? 1:20.3 is THE scale
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