Good job multipurpose of a button. It look like it came from the manufacturer and so realistic looking. Thinking out side the box is alway fun. I am sure alot of other model owners will follow your example. The Connie is coming along really good👌. Looking forward to the marker lights and how you run the wires. Be safe and see you on Sunday.👍🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂
Finescale is looking more and more interesting to me every time I watch your episodes on large scale steam engines. You're very resourceful...very interesting things to learn here. 👍😉 Its fun watching your videos.
Thanks!!!! So very close on the Conies. Lettered one side of Mexicano 14! And it looks ok. So I can breathe again. Now the other side. And some weather. And the brake handle. (Saving that for last. Sort of like a golden spike).
Thanks very much for replying to my comment. That's the great part about the hobby sharing ideas and learning new ideas from other people to improve our Channel's so l have like and subscribe to your channel too .Stay safe DD.
Always keep your sense of humor guys. That and the commen interests you both have. I love your work and your banter. Always your attention to detail is mind boggling, I think it's important in all aspects of life.
It’s sunny. He’s a loud mouth. Cute. Loves to sit on my finger as long as I have a treat. Sky is the quiet one. She doesn’t say much because she has a chunk of my finger in her mouth. So It goes..
We also now have a cat. Long story. We got home and he had moved in. Said his name was Charlie. Demanding food. Tuna. Or salmon. As long as he doesn’t eat parakeets he can stay. And no tuna! Ok sushi from time yo time but cat food. Greeez. Think I’m kidding? Not even. And really he said his name was Charlie.
I'm glad that you mention Jason Jenson every now and then, Jason is a commercial artist, by trade, but is also a modeling artist. His medium is HO scale structures and scenery. His methods and yours a quite similar at times. The difference is scale. Because you have chosen F scale the detail level is much higher. I can't wait to see the finished locos. Others suggest added details, so here goes a few. the operators personal tool boxes ( I have my great uncles "engineers" tool box, it's over 100 years old, square shaped 10 x 10 x 18. shovels and pokers, a bucket, oiler, and so on. When you add those kinds of details, it makes the model come alive, and with F scale, it will be over the top. John Allen, Jason Jenson and others liked to add little things that were almost hidden. Then you look, in the alley, and find a trash can with a cat digging for a snack. Now that's detail. Really great video. ;-)
@@ToyManTelevision Now knowing the quality of modeling that you do and the attention to detail and scale, I have no doubt your spark arrestor will look exceptionally beautiful on #34. Can't wait to see it.
I think you have got this episode buttoned up. In use, the sand dome lid would scratch and chip the paint of the dome, probably no matter how careful the crews would (not) be. When I sanding Baldwin designed narrow gauge engines, the dome covers would just be lifted off and placed on top of the boiler. There was a lip so rainwater would not go in the dome when the lid was fitted. The handle was almost cast into the top of the lid, so there was an indentation, and the round handle was flat with the top of the lid. You could only see the handle if you were looking down on the lid.
The sand dome and hatch look great, but a small detail may have been missed. A raised rim or neck around the fill hole to help keep rain water out of dome and a lip around the outside of the hatch for the same reason. I know just me seeing details that would be logical on the real machine.
Cool, Pun central is back in full force LOL you guys are too much. You always give me a good laugh. Keep up the great videos, also the two of you are a great match !!!!!!
This is one show where the punishment was there and the art screwing around was very high grade. Not to pull any chains out but this brought to me the Cheshire Cat's Grin.
The WW&F 2 foot railway is having a photo charter on August 14th which also includes the opening of there mountain division I believe. My father and I plus some friends and thinking about going. Would you consider going?
Generally, the marker lights on a loco are called "class" (classification) lights. They should be able to show green for extra sections of a train on the timetable or white for an extra train that is not on the timetable. Marker lights showing red to the rear are to be installed on the rear corners of the tender for locos running on orders without cars.
A thing I did with class/marker lamps on several of my Big Hauler 4-6-0s was make those lamps battery powered so if track power was lost while running at night (on Mike's layout, my upper floor apartment has no garden) you would easily know where the train is. Two also have the headlight battery powered. All use a 9v battery stuffed in where smoke unit used to be; switchplate was cut out of smokebox front for access through smokebox door.
Do you know the funny thing about that, yes it’s actually funny but in a sad sort of way, as I bought the rights to the music years and years ago for $50. It’s called royalty arrives. But every time we use it some bot from some music rights company claims that they own it and that they want the money from the video. Then we have to dispute their claim and show that no, we actually bought it years and years ago. And they always back down because they don’t have a leg to stand on. But it’s just sort of weird.
Conny's are looking good. One question, to be SN #34 the sand dome is in the wrong place, it should be where the bell is and the bell should be where the sand dome is, also, what about the box style headlight?
Well we are cheating. As the Baker valve gear is wrong we are just freelancing. Sort of the 34. I thought about changing the headlight. But we figured as so much is wrong just go with fun.
So wait size grain of sand do you use. A working sand some cover is worthless unless you are filling it with sand...or am I wrong in my thinking. Life is tooo short.... the cover detail is fine..I Suspect a boiler fire box door that opens is next...OMG
Well we drive south to the Colorado plateau. To the coral pink dunes. Now that’s no good cause it’s pink. But near by in a double super secret spot is a white sand. So fine you can’t pick it up. So you need one of those beach sand shovels and bucket. Get the one with the castle and octopus on it. Ok just kidding….. or am I?
Looks great 👍 have a great week
Great video 📹 👍 spectacular job
Thanks
Good job multipurpose of a button. It look like it came from the manufacturer and so realistic looking. Thinking out side the box is alway fun. I am sure alot of other model owners will follow your example. The Connie is coming along really good👌. Looking forward to the marker lights and how you run the wires. Be safe and see you on Sunday.👍🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂
🚀thanks for watching and the comments!!
Finescale is looking more and more interesting to me every time I watch your episodes on large scale steam engines. You're very resourceful...very interesting things to learn here. 👍😉 Its fun watching your videos.
Thanks!!!! So very close on the Conies. Lettered one side of Mexicano 14! And it looks ok. So I can breathe again. Now the other side. And some weather. And the brake handle. (Saving that for last. Sort of like a golden spike).
Great video. You guys are creative and resourceful.
Thanks Ken!
Wow Love your video so much going on and like thanks DD.
Thanks very much for replying to my comment. That's the great part about the hobby sharing ideas and learning new ideas from other people to improve our Channel's so l have like and subscribe to your channel too .Stay safe DD.
The more details the better. I hope your not getting bored. Because I sure like your videos. Keep up the good work.
Thanks. Never bored. Well… I used to get bored. But I gave it up cause it was boring.
Thank you. Very nice.
No, THANK YOU!
Always keep your sense of humor guys. That and the commen interests you both have. I love your work and your banter. Always your attention to detail is mind boggling, I think it's important in all aspects of life.
Hi again. Thanks again too!
I removed the sand dome and installed a steam dome for mine and for that lid I used a button and a wire for handle.
Boy your feather babies are loud in this video. I like how you did the sand dome hatch cover. very creative and thinking outside the box.
It’s sunny. He’s a loud mouth. Cute. Loves to sit on my finger as long as I have a treat. Sky is the quiet one. She doesn’t say much because she has a chunk of my finger in her mouth. So
It goes..
We also now have a cat. Long story. We got home and he had moved in. Said his name was Charlie. Demanding food. Tuna. Or salmon. As long as he doesn’t eat parakeets he can stay. And no tuna! Ok sushi from time yo time but cat food. Greeez. Think I’m kidding? Not even. And really he said his name was Charlie.
Thanks
Next you're gonna make the Sanders work!! Lol
The cover looks great
Messy. Or we would. Or… not?
Where there's a will there's a way!
We have a will. And a trust.
New consolidated with improved reservoir tip!
I'm glad that you mention Jason Jenson every now and then, Jason is a commercial artist, by trade, but is also a modeling artist. His medium is HO scale structures and scenery. His methods and yours a quite similar at times. The difference is scale. Because you have chosen F scale the detail level is much higher. I can't wait to see the finished locos.
Others suggest added details, so here goes a few. the operators personal tool boxes ( I have my great uncles "engineers" tool box, it's over 100 years old, square shaped 10 x 10 x 18. shovels and pokers, a bucket, oiler, and so on.
When you add those kinds of details, it makes the model come alive, and with F scale, it will be over the top. John Allen, Jason Jenson and others liked to add little things that were almost hidden. Then you look, in the alley, and find a trash can with a cat digging for a snack. Now that's detail.
Really great video. ;-)
And Jason is modeling large scale in the next room. A science fiction railroad! Really looks cool!!
The Connies are looking sweet, the Sand Domes and Hatches look great, and I am loving your sense of humor. Thank you for the chuckles. :)
Just finished the spark arrestor for my version of 34. Looks sweet!
@@ToyManTelevision Now knowing the quality of modeling that you do and the attention to detail and scale, I have no doubt your spark arrestor will look exceptionally beautiful on #34. Can't wait to see it.
I think you have got this episode buttoned up.
In use, the sand dome lid would scratch and chip the paint of the dome, probably no matter how careful the crews would (not) be.
When I sanding Baldwin designed narrow gauge engines, the dome covers would just be lifted off and placed on top of the boiler. There was a lip so rainwater would not go in the dome when the lid was fitted. The handle was almost cast into the top of the lid, so there was an indentation, and the round handle was flat with the top of the lid. You could only see the handle if you were looking down on the lid.
It looks amazing toyman!
The sand dome and hatch look great, but a small detail may have been missed. A raised rim or neck around the fill hole to help keep rain water out of dome and a lip around the outside of the hatch for the same reason.
I know just me seeing details that would be logical on the real machine.
Well.. they say it never rains in.. garagemahall. So we b good.
@@ToyManTelevision 👍
Cool, Pun central is back in full force LOL you guys are too much. You always give me a good laugh. Keep up the great videos, also the two of you are a great match !!!!!!
Hi. Well we do punish. A bit.
This is one show where the punishment was there and the art screwing around was very high grade. Not to pull any chains out but this brought to me the Cheshire Cat's Grin.
I wondered where I left my pork pie hat, and there it was on your sand dome.
Yup!!! Buster came by and grabbed it for you.
Neat. Thx again
Would you consider putting some fine sand or something that looks like sand so when you look into the dome you can see sand?
Thinking of just that..
The WW&F 2 foot railway is having a photo charter on August 14th which also includes the opening of there mountain division I believe. My father and I plus some friends and thinking about going. Would you consider going?
Generally, the marker lights on a loco are called "class" (classification) lights. They should be able to show green for extra sections of a train on the timetable or white for an extra train that is not on the timetable. Marker lights showing red to the rear are to be installed on the rear corners of the tender for locos running on orders without cars.
I have an idea for removable class lights. On hidden plugs. Would make it possible to use them properly.
A thing I did with class/marker lamps on several of my Big Hauler 4-6-0s was make those lamps battery powered so if track power was lost while running at night (on Mike's layout, my upper floor apartment has no garden) you would easily know where the train is.
Two also have the headlight battery powered. All use a 9v battery stuffed in where smoke unit used to be; switchplate was cut out of smokebox front for access through smokebox door.
A black magic marker might be enough and it most likely won't scrape off when you close the lid.
Using a chrome pen and graphite. Works great!
Beautiful work as always. Please never change your intro music, just hearing it just puts me in a good mood.
Do you know the funny thing about that, yes it’s actually funny but in a sad sort of way, as I bought the rights to the music years and years ago for $50. It’s called royalty arrives. But every time we use it some bot from some music rights company claims that they own it and that they want the money from the video. Then we have to dispute their claim and show that no, we actually bought it years and years ago. And they always back down because they don’t have a leg to stand on. But it’s just sort of weird.
I have worked on a narrow gauge Baldwin and your button fix is closer
I think it’s time you tackled a real engine with your remodeling talents!!🚂🚂🚂
Leaving that to Ed. We can’t even imagine…
When you pour sand into the dome and pull the cab lever, does sand come out in front of the drivers? 😏
Not yet. Working on that. Need 1:20.3 scale sand.
@@ToyManTelevision Beige grout powder. But they don't have it at JoAnns. 😁
Man 🙄 Some of those puns were... welllll... sew... sew.... 🤔 😎
Well I love telling a good yarn. But look at the comments thread! “But officer, I wasn’t weaving! Hell I can’t even knit!”
@@ToyManTelevision 🤣😂🤣
Conny's are looking good. One question, to be SN #34 the sand dome is in the wrong place, it should be where the bell is and the bell should be where the sand dome is, also, what about the box style headlight?
Well we are cheating. As the Baker valve gear is wrong we are just freelancing. Sort of the 34. I thought about changing the headlight. But we figured as so much is wrong just go with fun.
great tank lids, better place a do not fill label on it haha.
So on the model of the 34, are you going to move the dynamo up front between the stack and the headlight? And change the headlight to a square one?
So wait size grain of sand do you use. A working sand some cover is worthless unless you are filling it with sand...or am I wrong in my thinking.
Life is tooo short.... the cover detail is fine..I Suspect a boiler fire box door that opens is next...OMG
Well we drive south to the Colorado plateau. To the coral pink dunes. Now that’s no good cause it’s pink. But near by in a double super secret spot is a white sand. So fine you can’t pick it up. So you need one of those beach sand shovels and bucket. Get the one with the castle and octopus on it. Ok just kidding….. or am I?
you need a front outside frame pilot truck. i have a 3d printed one that adapts to the existing truck, but not sure how to contact you.
Where would you suggest getting one of these locomotives? I am looking to do a bunch of Colorado Narrow Gauge in F scale myself
Speaking of which, apparently the Silverton Northern right of way has been purchased in hopes of making a return with tourist railroading
@@jingles9657 yup. They have laid a bit of track!
@@jingles9657 oh… eBay. That’s were we got two of these. Don’t come up often but do come up. Set up a saved search.
And the sand dome is in the wrong area. Bell should be in between domes
Yup. This is Mexicano 12 13 and 14 prototype. Connie #2. So Silverton Northern is a cheat.
If you don't keep opening your clothes again you won't scrape the paint off problem solved
Fixed. Graphite.