Re: Project\Dee castings for sale anyone?

2003-07-24 Thread Harry Wade
To follow up on my last post, I wanted to add that I don't sugest that loco designers/drafters are particularly special or that that's all there is to this. People make contributions to the hobby in many ways and in the way they are able. Some of us design and or draw loco projects, some of

Re: Project\Dee castings for sale anyone?

2003-07-24 Thread Harry Wade
At 09:17 AM 7/24/03 -0500, you wrote: >I ran across your web page and noticed you are using castings for the tender >axle boxes, is there instructions to build these pieces as well? Pete, Axleguard castings are available from a couple of sources in the UK also, Walsall being one of them. Wals

Re: Project/Dee castings?

2003-07-24 Thread Harry Wade
At 08:55 AM 7/24/03 -0400, you wrote: >My project outline, which hasn't been updated in quite a while, is at: >http://www.440american.org/ >But any suggestions and ideas are welcome! >Steve Boylan Steve, I like the cylinder passage idea, that has some potential. Maybe the tubular outside la

Project\Dee castings for sale anyone?

2003-07-24 Thread PeteH
Ah yes, it seems every path I wander down is strewn with obstacles! Soo, does anyone have any wheel castings/frame sets/books for the Project or Dee that they would be willing to sell me? > Dee and Project: Castings are available from several sources in the > UK for both engines although "s

Re: Project/Dee castings?

2003-07-24 Thread steve boylan
Pete, You also asked: > I have also seen mention of two other locos of interest: Vest Pocket Shay > and the American Project. The American is not yet out? While the Vest > Pocket is out and gone? Can anyone shed some light? (no I am not dim, or > eer i?) There are a couple of us working on a

Re: Project/Dee castings?

2003-07-24 Thread William Belton
TECTED]> Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 1:01 AM Subject: Re: Project/Dee castings? > At 08:42 AM 7/23/03 -0500, you wrote: > >I am researching building the Project and Dee loco's and have some > questions (as Harry can atest I am full of these!) > >Is there a castings se

Re: Project/Dee castings?

2003-07-23 Thread mdenning
How much for a set of dwarwings for the Climax? Thanks Michael Florida USA Iron Nut - Original Message - From: "Harry Wade" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 11:01 AM Subject:

Re: Project/Dee castings?

2003-07-23 Thread Clark Lord
PeteH wrote: > While the Vest Pocket is out and gone? Can anyone shed some light? Mel Ridley ceased production of Vest Pocket Climax castings at least 5 years ago. My friend Keith Manison managed to purchase all remaining truck castings and now those have been used in various projects. My own V

Re: Project/Dee castings?

2003-07-23 Thread Harry Wade
At 08:42 AM 7/23/03 -0500, you wrote: >I am researching building the Project and Dee loco's and have some questions (as Harry can atest I am full of these!) >Is there a castings set available for either of them? If so from where? >I have also seen mention of . . . . other locos of interest: Vest

Project/Dee castings?

2003-07-23 Thread PeteH
Hello all, As this is my first post to this list I believe it prudent to introduce myself. My interest in Live Steam while although only several months old has completly taken me over :-O Perhaps it is something to grasp onto during my midlife crises, nevertheless it is here and welcomed! (Not t