Springing RTR 4 wheel wagons
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Springing RTR 4 wheel wagons
How interested would you folks be in an inside springing unit for RTR 00 4 wheel wagons and possible kits that have already been built with 00 wheels?
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So far, I've not sprung any of my RTR 4 wheel wagon conversions but, if it was a simple retro fit then I'd certainly be interested.
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We already have Mike Clark's 7.05 Universal Springing Unit. What have you in mind?
(Apropos nothing, while looking for Mike's catalogue, I found something else I'd been looking for for ages so, Gordon, many thanks!
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(Apropos nothing, while looking for Mike's catalogue, I found something else I'd been looking for for ages so, Gordon, many thanks!
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Re: Springing RTR 4 wheel wagons
Yes please
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David
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I was not aware of Mike Clarkes unit.
Does any one have any pictures please.
The unit is a retro fit and should fit the Bachman Presflo wagons. I will find out tomorrow.
I am working my way through a variety of manufacturers wagons. So far fitted to Dapol, Bachman and Airfix GMR wagons.
The only special tool is the thingy for opening up wagon axle holes to take pin point bearings.
If I remember I may bring a couple of wagons to Wakefield with me.
Gordon
Does any one have any pictures please.
The unit is a retro fit and should fit the Bachman Presflo wagons. I will find out tomorrow.
I am working my way through a variety of manufacturers wagons. So far fitted to Dapol, Bachman and Airfix GMR wagons.
The only special tool is the thingy for opening up wagon axle holes to take pin point bearings.
If I remember I may bring a couple of wagons to Wakefield with me.
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Re: Springing RTR 4 wheel wagons
Ah, the unit of Mike's that I mentioned is an inside bearing job - read too much into your OP! However, if you're in to outside pinpoints, his units 7.01 - 7.04 are designed for retro-fit to RTR and kit wagons.
There are also Bradwell's spring plates, written up on this forum here.
Cheers
There are also Bradwell's spring plates, written up on this forum here.
Cheers
Ian
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Chapter and verse on Mike's RTR pinpoint units courtesy of Keith at http://www.norgrove.me.uk/masokit3.htm.
Width always an issue - the Bradwells manage to steal another thickness of brass each side.
If you have something that can deal with cases where the floor is moulded to the depth, or partial depth, of the solebar then![Thumb Up :thumb](./images/smilies/icon_e_thumbup.png)
Look forward to seeing you in Wakefield.
Cheers
Width always an issue - the Bradwells manage to steal another thickness of brass each side.
If you have something that can deal with cases where the floor is moulded to the depth, or partial depth, of the solebar then
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Look forward to seeing you in Wakefield.
Cheers
Ian
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Thanks Ian for the link.
I was some what concerned that I was duplicating some one else's design.
I will bring some converted wagons to show you and any one else who is interested.
The only possible major surgery required by my unit is the removal of the moulded auto coupling mounts, for which I use a coping saw followed by a file.
So far running trials have been successful using in most cases no additional weight.
Running trials consist of propelling the wagons around my circular test track, which the BS4 group will tell you is more like a colliery line than a well maintained track.
Gordon
I was some what concerned that I was duplicating some one else's design.
I will bring some converted wagons to show you and any one else who is interested.
The only possible major surgery required by my unit is the removal of the moulded auto coupling mounts, for which I use a coping saw followed by a file.
So far running trials have been successful using in most cases no additional weight.
Running trials consist of propelling the wagons around my circular test track, which the BS4 group will tell you is more like a colliery line than a well maintained track.
Gordon
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I'm interested and I'll see you at Wakefield!
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If I knew where to look, I'd be seeing you at Wakefield as well
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If you ask Justin or Paul on Rhymney models to ring me or point me out, we should be able to meet.
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Cheers Gordon, I'll be there on Sunday.
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Re: Springing RTR 4 wheel wagons
steamraiser wrote:How interested would you folks be in an inside springing unit for RTR 00 4 wheel wagons and possible kits that have already been built with 00 wheels?
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As requested some pictures.
Here is the line up of wagons that I have converted to my springing system so far.
From the pannier:
Dapol 5 plank weighs 38grams with additional weight.
Bachman 16 ton slope sided mineral weighs 47 grams with additional weight.
Airfix GMR Blue Circle box van weighs 44 grams.
Dapol Charlton Brewery box van weighs 30 grams.
Bachman Presflo weighs 25 grams.
Dapol SR box van weighs 31 grams.
Dapol Grain hoppers weigh 36 and 35 grams.
Bachman tanker weighs 35 grams.
All the wagons are riding on top of the springs.
This picture shows the springing unit as it is now.
I have a few tweaks to do to the design.
This picture shows the units fitted to one of the Dapol grain wagons.
This picture is a close up of the grain wagon on the track.
I must give the units a wipe over with a black permanent marker to reduce their visibility.
As I have said I am still testing and evolving the design. I have a Hornby 20 ton hopper wagon and a couple of guards vans to convert plus some ready built kit wagons.
All bar one of the grain wagons is running on phosphor bronze springs, the other grain wagon is running on 8 thou guitar string.
Compared to pin point bearings there is some drag in this system. The pannier which is a Bachman body on a Comet flexi-chas chassis does slip slightly on propelling the nine wagons. All wheels are Gibson.
The idea behind this design is to enable beginners and others to easily spring some rtr stock to have a play with.
The only special tool is the Knowle Wagon Works 2mm brass bearing tool by Tom Silsbury. This tool opens the pinpoint cone into a parallel 2mm hole which gives the axles some limited movement.
I have some more experimentation to do including ballasting the wagons to a consistent weight.
Gordon A
Here is the line up of wagons that I have converted to my springing system so far.
From the pannier:
Dapol 5 plank weighs 38grams with additional weight.
Bachman 16 ton slope sided mineral weighs 47 grams with additional weight.
Airfix GMR Blue Circle box van weighs 44 grams.
Dapol Charlton Brewery box van weighs 30 grams.
Bachman Presflo weighs 25 grams.
Dapol SR box van weighs 31 grams.
Dapol Grain hoppers weigh 36 and 35 grams.
Bachman tanker weighs 35 grams.
All the wagons are riding on top of the springs.
This picture shows the springing unit as it is now.
I have a few tweaks to do to the design.
This picture shows the units fitted to one of the Dapol grain wagons.
This picture is a close up of the grain wagon on the track.
I must give the units a wipe over with a black permanent marker to reduce their visibility.
As I have said I am still testing and evolving the design. I have a Hornby 20 ton hopper wagon and a couple of guards vans to convert plus some ready built kit wagons.
All bar one of the grain wagons is running on phosphor bronze springs, the other grain wagon is running on 8 thou guitar string.
Compared to pin point bearings there is some drag in this system. The pannier which is a Bachman body on a Comet flexi-chas chassis does slip slightly on propelling the nine wagons. All wheels are Gibson.
The idea behind this design is to enable beginners and others to easily spring some rtr stock to have a play with.
The only special tool is the Knowle Wagon Works 2mm brass bearing tool by Tom Silsbury. This tool opens the pinpoint cone into a parallel 2mm hole which gives the axles some limited movement.
I have some more experimentation to do including ballasting the wagons to a consistent weight.
Gordon A
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