Roxey Return Crank
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Roxey Return Crank
Is it possible to use the Roxey Mouldings Return Crank on P4 wheels such as Gibson and Ultrascale? Shaman's might need the fitting adapting.
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
Perhaps if ew knew what a Roxey return crank was we might be more able to help.....
Gibson and Ultrascale wheels use different crankpin systems so the answer will likely be different in each case.
DaveB
Gibson and Ultrascale wheels use different crankpin systems so the answer will likely be different in each case.
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
The return cranks on the Roxey website are Markits ones, intended for
Romford axles. I have a vague feeling (might be wrong) that Mr Whittle (Barrowroad) of this parish may have used those on conversions, but only he can advise...
Philip
Romford axles. I have a vague feeling (might be wrong) that Mr Whittle (Barrowroad) of this parish may have used those on conversions, but only he can advise...
Philip
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Re: Roxey (Markits) Return Crank
AFAIK Robin uses the crankpins but discards the actual return crank from Markits because it is grossly overscale. As you say Phillip, Robin can confirm.
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
I have used Markits return cranks converting a number of Bachmann RTR models notably the Jubilee and Patriot but also other models.
I only use the crank pin section of the pack and not the return crank as they are overscale for my purpose.
See my post in my 'barrowroad' workbench:-
viewtopic.php?f=139&t=6944
for details.
I now use Markits deluxe crankpins on the front and rear drivers and not the stainless steel ones used in this post.
Robin
I only use the crank pin section of the pack and not the return crank as they are overscale for my purpose.
See my post in my 'barrowroad' workbench:-
viewtopic.php?f=139&t=6944
for details.
I now use Markits deluxe crankpins on the front and rear drivers and not the stainless steel ones used in this post.
Robin
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
Thank you all. I was taken by the four retaining bolts as the etched effort I have on a kit is rather ahem...lacking detail.
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
I can't really believe no one makes a decent return Crank.
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
There is an Alan Gibson casting which is good, however I think the problem is that the return crank length is related to the throw so it isn't a one size fits all solution.
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
The problem with return cranks, IMHO is having a reliable method of fixing them at the correct angle, Hornby and Bachmann do try but their solutions are usually sloppy. Most kit providers including AG and Ultrascale make no real attempt. The Markits de-luxe looked to be a possible solution spoiled by being noticeably oversize.
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
If the return crank is too chunky then the eccentric rods will slope inwards which looks strange. 00 wheels are too narrow so they need a hefty crank to avoid rods sloping out. Our coupling rods are usually further apart than the prototype anyway so with a chunky big end on the conn. rod it's easy to run out of room. I suppose the rtr conversions with their thin rods are easier.
There's websites dealing with valve gear design for the live steamers and the return crank length is one of the easier bits to work out. Yes, it's dependent on the main crank throw so if your wheels aren't correct an adjustment will be desirable.
DaveB
There's websites dealing with valve gear design for the live steamers and the return crank length is one of the easier bits to work out. Yes, it's dependent on the main crank throw so if your wheels aren't correct an adjustment will be desirable.
DaveB
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
Frankly a lot of Markits machined stuff is oversize. Might be alright in "S" scale or 7mm.
That would be an ecumenical matter.
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
Bought one at Railwells. The picture by Markits shows an LMS one with 4 bolts, but the packed ones only have 2. Fortunately the SR ones were correct for my need. I will be removing the overscale 00 bush.
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
Would it be possible to drill out the bush in a lathe and reduce the 00 depth? This way I keep the hexagon heads at the expense of losing the threaded spigot. What does everyone think?
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
If I were to reduce the length of the Markits bush would it need retapping? The spigot end can fit into the 14BA crank pin hole and the other end turned or filed back. This way the beautiful four assembly bolts in the hexagonal head can be used again.
The only other overscale part is where the return rod fits. Normally on a model this is a rivet instead of a nut and thread. Should I re-use the threaded bolt or rivet it?
The only other overscale part is where the return rod fits. Normally on a model this is a rivet instead of a nut and thread. Should I re-use the threaded bolt or rivet it?
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
If only the Markits part was to scale. It's too big even for the 14BA crank pin
I think I need a 14BA die to reduce the threaded spigot as it's too long and too large and tap the other end. Alternatively and probably easier is to make a new crank pin bush altogether, to the same design but to scale.
I think I need a 14BA die to reduce the threaded spigot as it's too long and too large and tap the other end. Alternatively and probably easier is to make a new crank pin bush altogether, to the same design but to scale.
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
As a 00 item it's exquisite though. Beautifully engineered.
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
Hi Mike
It does look a very nice machining.
What is the diameter of the Crankpin end with a 10ba thread it looks about 3mm diameter and what is the throw?
With our wider back to back there is less room to make allowance with the valve gear. Will the Eccentric Rod not strike the milled nuts of the Eccentric Crank on the way past as they protrude further than the bearing surface of the crank, so you either need to inset it slightly or file them back.
It does look a very nice machining.
What is the diameter of the Crankpin end with a 10ba thread it looks about 3mm diameter and what is the throw?
With our wider back to back there is less room to make allowance with the valve gear. Will the Eccentric Rod not strike the milled nuts of the Eccentric Crank on the way past as they protrude further than the bearing surface of the crank, so you either need to inset it slightly or file them back.
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
Those cranks are a nice bit of work, but they are strictly 00. Used on EM or P4 the whole valve gear gets out of line, and out of loading gauge as well.
I had a set to do an EM conversion of a Hornby loco, didn't use them because of the size. Made my own crankpin so it could take the Hornby return crank and still be in the correct place.
I had a set to do an EM conversion of a Hornby loco, didn't use them because of the size. Made my own crankpin so it could take the Hornby return crank and still be in the correct place.
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
Jeremy Suter wrote:Hi Mike
It does look a very nice machining.
What is the diameter of the Crankpin end with a 10ba thread it looks about 3mm diameter and what is the throw?
Will the Eccentric Rod not strike the milled nuts of the Eccentric Crank on the way past as they protrude further than the bearing surface of the crank, so you either need to inset it slightly or file them back.
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
Just to keep the photos paired..
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
Scalefour News wasn't even out of it's bag...
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
Wider end of the crank
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
The more I look at that, the more it looks suitable for 7mm scale.
That would be an ecumenical matter.
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
Horsetan wrote:The more I look at that, the more it looks suitable for 7mm scale.
If only he did 3mm or 2mm cranks.
I'm not talking about the modellers themselves
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Re: Roxey Return Crank
I find it hugely frustrating that Markits invested a gobsmacking amount into a very sophisticated machine tool, produce a bewildering range of items which could make our lives easier, but for the fact that they are almost 'freelance' designs. "Inspired by" their prototypes I suppose.
As his range grew, I had wondered how he managed to do the prototypical research over such a broad canvas. That's left up to us, after which we may decide what we've bought isn't suitable after all.
As his range grew, I had wondered how he managed to do the prototypical research over such a broad canvas. That's left up to us, after which we may decide what we've bought isn't suitable after all.
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