Re: Flanger Operation

Posted by Keith Hayes on
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/Flanger-015-tp19711p19862.html

Thanks, Chris.

Yes, John Allen is an inspiration,  and I guess Ken Patterson too. The NMRA recently posted a video of a presentation on The Gorre & Daphetid that shares many details I was not aware of. John used photography as a tool for modelling and did not consider the photos precious. I find a good location,  grab some my people and stage the photo. It is that quick.

The flanger blade was a delightful surprise. I was not looking forward to fabricating this and it took 30 minutes tops, plus waiting for the glue to dry. I will add on the other blades using styrene.

Chris the photo is very helpful as I am nearing the point where I need to plan and fabricate them. The rivets on the blades tell a whole story themselves! D&RGW flangers have two braces, and the photo gives further credence to the idea that all the flangers share the same heritage.

I could be mistaken, but I think the image of Tom St.John on the ground has the train going eastbound. Boreas Mountain rises to the rear, and I recall all the structures here are on the east side of the tracks,  opposite the stone engine house and wye. I don't recall seeing the flanger on the train upon arrival in Como, but my eye is always on the sad engineer walking towards the roundhouse.

Mike, I have a plan to stash some brass inside the frame to add some weight. This has already been tested on 013. The remaining fussy brass subassemblies are the handrails,  the blade signal, and the end stirrups. The rest is smooth sailing!