ritztoys
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BrickTracks: different curves, PF/9V compatible
ritztoys replied to JopieK's topic in LEGO Train Tech
@coaster Thanks so much for bringing these to the rest of my R104 tracks! Pre-ordered today.......Hooray!! -
BrickTracks: different curves, PF/9V compatible
ritztoys replied to JopieK's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Woohoo! I'm ready....looking forward to your new switches. The wife says I can re-arrange the living room to "test size" my new layout....(with your new switches of course) -
BrickTracks: different curves, PF/9V compatible
ritztoys replied to JopieK's topic in LEGO Train Tech
@coaster Any updates on these? Did you get my return samples? TIA -
[GBC] Cardan Lift
ritztoys replied to torso's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
@torso Thanks for your creation.....I've made it so it serves itself, no need for other GBC's. -
This feature evaded me until I became aware of the layers, took several tries....Anyway a fantastic program! This program is really helpful especially when you decide to change your show layout. This helps to not disturb the home place by laying out my display all over the house, (insert Wife not happy) So much easier on my laptop computer!
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BrickTracks: different curves, PF/9V compatible
ritztoys replied to JopieK's topic in LEGO Train Tech
I know this Virus is a serious thing (especially those in China) hoping all those folks associated with building/molding your products are okay and get back to work soon, I'm holding out for your products as they are the best out there. -
As you have shown in the past(way past) your creations as well as this one just take my breath away! I'm still showing your Red High Speed Train and your magnificent Central Train Station in my display during Brickworld Conventions, always getting compliments, which I then direct those people to you. Keep making these great creations.....
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BrickTracks: different curves, PF/9V compatible
ritztoys replied to JopieK's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Those look very nice....., can hardly wait to get my hands on a least one full set! (or two or three) lol -
BrickTracks: different curves, PF/9V compatible
ritztoys replied to JopieK's topic in LEGO Train Tech
@coaster Your new switches look very, very nice. I'm hoping to purchase some sets before March 2020 and expand my display layout! (Brickworld Convention) -
Ingmar Spijkhoven Passed Away
ritztoys replied to Jim's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I received an email from Esther today, so sad, may he rest in peace. Wonderful person, he now sits next to our creator...... -
@Roadmonkeytj I was glad to be able to help, now that you refined your design, I'll be saving this for future rail yard additions to my display too.
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Can you share where your friend got BI for this great looking work train? btw your Train station is flawless, better in LEGO than real life!
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Apparently the 'quote' feature isn't working for me today....I'll try to answer your questions though. Yes, the 11L axle would push the plates off the bottom, either due to the cylinder throw being too long or the short mechanical build to support this cylinder(ie. longer mechanical build to support the distance moved) Support on the ends of the axle would help, but you still need to match the 'throw' of the cylinder so the assembly wouldn't tear itself apart.(since you can't control very well the position of a pneumatic cylinder, either full "on" or full "off" ) Using a base plate would help too, use same answer as above. Using multiple plates would help in strength of whole assembly, although the 'swing' of the cylinder could catch on passing rolling stock/locomotives with low hanging parts, if placed too close to tracks. You might be able to use a longer axle away from tracks with proper support and strength. If you use a shorter arm to rotate the axle, you might have to match a cylinder with a short throw or change gear ratio. The 'throw' will depend on which double-acting cylinder style you pick, not a whole lot to pick from for what you are wanting to do.The small one should work instead of the one I used, but this will work!
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BrickTracks: different curves, PF/9V compatible
ritztoys replied to JopieK's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Thanks @coaster I'm busy adding bearings to all these beautiful axles in my hands & onto my rolling stock, thanks! -
@Roadmonkeytj Sorry took so long to test....... I found the lowest of plates under the 'driving axle' would separate at full cylinder extension during it's movement. I would try an additional plate layer to hold the dual 1x2 plates that support the 1x2 brick w/two holes, that support this axle. Also I didn't have a good selection of pneumatic cylinders, so I used the ol' square based one to test. Picking the correct "throw" of a cylinder would help in it not tearing everything apart, during it's operation.
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Looks to be a good idea for locking the boogies, now how to easily separate the 'cars' with this locking device combined? ( H.O.G. ie. Hand of Grab? ) I would think that somehow "pulling" a car/coach/rolling stock would separate in the wrong place due to the varying strength of the magnets. I do have all these parts, what parts are you concerned with in either success or failure? I'm parts shopping today @ my friends LEGO reseller store, I'll construct later today to test.....
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@zephyr1934 I thought about that very idea!(of course after seeing Dr_spock's loco testing bed) With the way @Jeffinslaw designed the frame, there is plenty of room for a gear on one of the axles. That would drive all the wheels and valve gear too. @Jeffinslaw designed the boiler in a new way for me(inside supporting structure) that taught me some new LEGO building lessons. I will never knock or criticize the 'lonely headlight brick' again, it's my new friend! Also thank-you for your help and suggestions, your custom rods are awesome!
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@Jeffinslaw I wanted to let you know your locomotive is approved by my Minifig Engineer, he's really happy!
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@Jeffinslaw I found that the 'chassis support' for the boiler needed adjusting, to properly support the boiler across all areas you designed into this creation.(rigid hose on bottom?) For reference I modified the support between the wheels(rear most driver wheel) I added a 1x4 plate on top of the "jumpers" under the tile, page 68, step 69. The second driver wheel(moving forward), I removed that support completely and replaced with a 1x4 tile only, no slope assembly. The next driver wheel has the 'boiler pin' connection between the wheels, I didn't change anything here. The next driver wheel has a 1x4 tile across the chassis sides, I added a 1x4 plate, under this tile. The tile barely rises above the flange of that said wheel. So the boiler is supported @ three places, including the 'pin'. (rear most 'rigid hose' assembly, connection pin, 'middle rigid hose' assembly) The very front bottom of the boiler rests between the 1x4 plates w/2 studs. (seen below at right side of photo) A little hard to see, I was most concerned where the edge of the 'grills' came too close to the edge of the rear driver wheel, for me if this loco is going to run all day long on my display I wanted everything to clear and not possibly rub on other parts. (These notes/suggestions are just my personal opinion here, not bashing this creation at all.)
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Thanks Jeff, The instructions are very good and clear to understand, I found only 1 issue. The elevation of the chassis that supports the boiler in one spot needed to change as it 'tilted' the boiler. (didn't look correct) Otherwise I thoroughly enjoyed building my first "steamer". I think anyone wanting to build such a locomotive as yours should fully 'pull the trigger' and get into LEGO trains! I had quite a few of the elements already in my "unemployed brick section", but I would guess I spent around $275-300+, that included the custom 'rods' by Zephyr1934 During the build I tested this loco on 9v track radius, and it works ok, but this loco desires R104 radius track IMHO......
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Well Jeff, it's all done. Track tested an' everything! Next step is to find room for a bigger track layout! Yes, that's a working headlight, the other LED is buried inside the boiler(not doing anything, I thought about having a "boiler glow", but changed my mind.) Once again thank-you Jeffinslaw this was a very enjoyable build, including my personal mods too.
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Thank-you Jeff, your design of this beautiful locomotive was just needing a little more detail(in my mind) as it will have it's own display case. Besides, it is very interesting to watch go by on a track layout and see all those 'rods' going through their movements. Not exactly like 'Baker Valve Gear', but similar. (I'll tear up the living room and move out furniture to lay out some track to test it!) Now all I have to do is build some rolling stock or some fancy coaches.(next fall)
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Zephyr1934, I took your suggestions to rebuild, and rebuilt all afternoon..............it worked! I added a #10 axle without tech connectors and put 1x2 thin liftarms on each end, and this moved the pivot forward, making all the difference for this mod. Thank-you Jeffinslaw & Zephyr1934 for your help......
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Sorry Jeffislaw, didn't mean to high jack your post, just want to improve a great looking Loco! Zephyr1934, I'm still trying different combinations of all parts associated with this type of valve gear(had to take a break, Dentist pulled 4-eye teeth!) Your suggestions are well received, with some new ideas..... I'll post what I come up with, maybe nothing changes I don't know yet! I also like your 2nd attachment point too.
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First of all, thank-you Jeffinslaw for releasing BI for this fantastic locomotive. I'm a 'detail freak' to the max, so I added valve gear rods the best I could representing "Valve Gear" for this locomotive. Also to member Zephyr1934 for his custom rods too. It took several tries to get the valve gear to operate as the real one does, although not exactly like "Baker Valve Gear" some control rods are way too small to replicate in LEGO elements. I moved the 'pivot point' of the added valve gear all over the place where it didn't interfere with the driver wheels or any other moving/stationary parts. The downside to all these added parts makes the SP Loco almost 10, actually it's 12 wide across the ends of the half crankshaft! So I will be adding separate train tracks just for this in my display as it will not pass through my new train station unless I like picking up parts sheared off from the platforms as the train tries to go through! Suggested valve gear adds........ I had asked @Jeffinslaw about various liftarms to use and found the 'half crankshaft' to be the best choice in my MOD, as the 1x2 technic liftarm moves the valve gear to much and everything "locks up" through its' cycle of movement. I'm also going to add an LED headlight to this creation too, this locomotive must have a headlight in my book!