[modeleng] Re: [modeleng] Re: 3½ versus 5
- From: "Jeff Dayman" <jeffdayman@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 08:17:11 -0400
I have seen Lucky 7 plans serialised years ago in Live Steam magazine from
the US. I wouldn't recommend Lucky 7 to anyone, as I saw a lot of stuff that
was unnecessarily complicated, some things were structurally weak, and a lot
of weird material sizes (for a US magazine) were specified. Final fitup of
the front end piping and smokebox looked almost impossible, and I remember
there were some complaints posted in the letters to Live Steam at the time.
It is supposed to be based on a US prototype but is somewhere between UK and
US practice. As I remember it, there was a major problem with the trailing
wheel axle and bearings as well, at least on the plans. Lanky was much
better (probably because it was a UK loco design Don Young actually knew
something about)
I haven't built a Lucky 7 (maybe some listers have) or an LBSC loco, but
based on design quality and the built engines I've seen, I would suggest
LBSC locos or Sweet Pea long before I would suggest Lucky 7. The only worse
plans I've seen out of the UK for a US locomotive than Lucky 7 is the
recently published Logger/Slogger loco in ME. If a US loco is desired, I
suggest looking at Allen Models or Little Engines for practical US designs.
Cheers, Jeff Dayman Waterloo Ontario Canada
----- Original Message -----
From: "Allen Messer" <al_messer@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 7:46 AM
Subject: [modeleng] Re: 3½ versus 5
> Have you had a look at Don Young's "Lucky 7" or
> "Lanky"? "Simplex" is another engine that your lathe
> could handle the drive wheels O.K.
>
>
> Al Messer
>
> --- Jem Harrison <Jem.Harrison@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Yes, Barrie, I take this on board. It is, perhaps
> > the search for an engine
> > that
> >
> > a) I like
> > b) Is suitable for a first attempt
> > c) Has good clear drawings
> >
> > that has delayed my starting.
> >
> > I picked up a set of Don Youngs Black 5 drawings
> > plus W&M last Summer. They
> > are superb, but I do not think this is a beginner's
> > project....besides,
> > SWMBO says it is tooooobig !
> >
> > I wonder if there are any opinions about Don Young's
> > LSWR O2 0-4-4t design
> > in the modeleng@freelists group ?
> >
> > Best wishes,
> >
> > Jem
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Barrie Purslow" <bpduo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 7:49 PM
> > Subject: [modeleng] RE: [modeleng] 3½ versus 5
> >
> >
> > > Jem,
> > >
> > > Just a couple of extra thoughts on this topic:-
> > >
> > > It is extremely important that, whatever you
> > decide to build, you really
> > > want to build it because, in a project of this
> > nature, there will be times
> > > when you are all by yourself and feeling that it
> > will never be finished.
> > > At
> > > this point it is pure determination that keeps you
> > going! A lack of such
> > > determination results in the engine joining the
> > thousands of other part
> > > builts gathering dust under benches.
> > >
> > > On the subject of scale backheads. I think a truly
> > scale backhead is a
> > > sight
> > > for sore eyes but, having driven a few, I can
> > assure you that it is like
> > > putting your hand in wasp's nest! and that's with
> > 5" gauge engines.
> > >
> > > Barrie
> > >
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