Hi all...
Any of you modeler/basher pros have a source for 20ga.(.035) x 3/8 brass
escutcheons? Can't find anything smaller than 18ga.
Thanks,
Jon
Steve,
What kind of burner did you put in your BAGRS loco? Did you make an alcohol
wick burner or did you stick with Sterno?
Steve Shyvers
Jon,
Try a lamp repair shop. The Crystal wires are about that size. I have used
them to simulate rivet heads. Most are brass, but some are brass plated steel.
Keep your steam up
Walt Mr. Lunkenheimer
Made the alcohol burner from the SITG articles with my own tank from brass
sheet. The capacity is about 50cc, last run was 20 minutes without
refueling and then the water ran out. I have a Visio file of the tank if
anyone wants it.
Sincerely
Steve Ciambrone
Sr. Test Engineer
L-3 Ocean Systems
Jon,
Model shipbuilding suppliers might have small escutcheons. Also suppliers of
doll house materials and accessories.
Steve
There's good news and bad news regarding the couplers on the Accucraft C-
16. The bad news is that they're about 1/4 too low, and it turns out that
getting the coupler pocket off the buffer beam is @#$% near impossible.
You'll need a minuscule nut driver, an magnifying visor, good light and
