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mikey
#1 Posted : 06 October 2013 20:56:59

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Hi guys i need a bit of advice, Picked up my train wheels today off the bench and ended up with just the wheel in my hand, I can glue it back on but the position will be critical & i am not sure of the best way to do it, looking at the shaft it has splines most of the way and the wheel is smooth & slightly tapered when i fit the wheel on i only feel resistance 1mm from the end of travel, Any advice would be most welcome.

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#2 Posted : 06 October 2013 21:03:39

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Hi Mike, Are these the first set of wheels that come pre assembled?

You are correct the alignment of the wheels will be critical. i would leave them off or lose for now until they get connected into the build then you can fix them while your aligning things.

could you post a pic so we can understand your issue more fully

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#3 Posted : 06 October 2013 21:45:46

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BigGrin Hi Mike
It sounds like a faulty part get in touch with customer services for a replacement
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#4 Posted : 06 October 2013 22:16:24

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Hi Jase, Thanks for the quick response, Yes it is the first set of wheels, I have tried to upload a photo never done it before so hope it works.

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#5 Posted : 06 October 2013 22:26:14

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BigGrin Hi Mikey
Try resizing your pic to 600 by 400 pixels and it should post fine
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#6 Posted : 06 October 2013 22:30:38

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Hi Andy,Thanks for your advice i will give them a ring see what they say, I am enjoying reading your build diary your paint job is first class it convinced me to buy an air brush and have a go myself.

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#7 Posted : 06 October 2013 22:35:23

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BigGrin Hi Mikey
Yh its busted another thing you could try is using steel rods to line up the hoes and glueing maybe and thanks for the kind words just remember with an airbrush the more you use it the better you will get
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#8 Posted : 08 October 2013 23:16:23

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Phoned customer service and told them about the wheel coming off they said no problem will send replacementBigGrin so i took the opportunity to practise painting the wheel, Thanks for the advice guys and a big thank you to Deagostini.
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#9 Posted : 09 October 2013 18:37:36

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Looking good Mikey and glad to see you have your part sortedCool
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#10 Posted : 09 October 2013 22:13:16

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Thanks warthog I am really enjoying this build, Thanks to this forum I can now paint with an airbrush and thanks to Dennis`s article on soldering I can now solder with a blow torch.

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BigGrin Hi Mikey
That's why were here to help you get the most out of your modelling experiences
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#12 Posted : 11 October 2013 11:15:28

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Hi Mike,
I am pleased that my post on soldering has been helpful. I have many different wattage soldering irons but a demonstration and explanation at a Wigan Model Railway Show some years back taught me so much.
The secret is to cut small lengths of solder wire and lay in the joint once fluxed, when working on larger items (greater heat sink). Gradually heating with the flame has the solder running along and in the joint.
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#13 Posted : 11 October 2013 22:37:51

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Hi Dennis Thanks for the advice,I was having a problem getting the hinges to stay in place on the smoke box door but are now soldered & permanent.

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#14 Posted : 12 October 2013 04:38:18

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Hi Mike, glad you got sorted. the paint job on your wheels looks really goodLove You should put a build diary up mate

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#15 Posted : 12 October 2013 10:55:21

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mikey wrote:
Hi Dennis Thanks for the advice,I was having a problem getting the hinges to stay in place on the smoke box door but are now soldered & permanent.

Regards Mike


Hi Mike,
The extensive use of brass really does lend itself to soldering - well done.
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mikey
#16 Posted : 12 October 2013 21:02:27

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Hi Jase thanks for the kind comments, I used Andy's choice on the paint `Rail match weathered black`and polished the the rest of the wheel with Micro Mesh, I have to say I am very happy with the result.

Regards Mike
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