It looks like the chassis runs well now. Gluing a led rectangular weight on the railcar's "belly" and painting it black would be cool, as it provides the necessary balance and also look like some technical box the rail vehicles usually have underneath (battery boxes or some other type of box). I've bought some led weights from a local fishing stuff shop, if necessary i cut them with a mini-backsaw. Nice day, cheers! / Chris
I use adhesive wheel balancing weights. I still have to be able to open the motor compartment for maintenance. The body covers the central section of the railcar completely, so I should be able to conceal the ballast. Anyway you've given me some good ideas! Thanks!
Yes, it is very smooth running. I'll add a spot of grease to the two gears I cleaned and refitted yesterday and it'll be ready to run. I can't wait to get this railcar on the rails!
It looks like the chassis runs well now. Gluing a led rectangular weight on the railcar's "belly" and painting it black would be cool, as it provides the necessary balance and also look like some technical box the rail vehicles usually have underneath (battery boxes or some other type of box). I've bought some led weights from a local fishing stuff shop, if necessary i cut them with a mini-backsaw. Nice day, cheers! / Chris
I use adhesive wheel balancing weights. I still have to be able to open the motor compartment for maintenance. The body covers the central section of the railcar completely, so I should be able to conceal the ballast.
Anyway you've given me some good ideas! Thanks!
@@patricksmodels I use these adhesive weights too. Easy to glue and you can determine the weight in steps as small as 5 grams.
Pretty much the exact same chassis as the HO Jouef (Playcraft) British Railways class 21 diesel electric loco, from the 1960's.
It runs as if it has a flywheel!
Yes, it is very smooth running. I'll add a spot of grease to the two gears I cleaned and refitted yesterday and it'll be ready to run. I can't wait to get this railcar on the rails!