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Offline Malone

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Stephenson Rocket
« on: March 31, 2011, 11:20:29 »
No, no, no.....this is not a Rocket from Playmobil....sorry  :'(
But I think this is compatible... ::)

Few days ago, I see for sale a plastic kit of a Rocket...1/20 scale!!!  8}
Very fast I buy the kit and more fast go home to open the box.

Well, the first is look for the scale correct.....I see some video on YouTube and photos on Google....books....
Compare the size of the main wheel.......is correct!!!
Next step.....take parts and assemble the basics to see if you fit the gauge LGB....and....no compatible  :-\
Wheelbase is 1 cm. wider than the width of track.....
After a careful study to see where you can modify and reduce the distance between the wheels ....I take a solution very easy for machine and tender.
Now, I need time to finish this model and motorized.....but this is a DREAM  ;D
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Re: Stephenson Rocket
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2011, 11:32:59 »
The scale is reeeeeeeally good! that would make a really nice set!
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Re: Stephenson Rocket
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2011, 11:42:58 »
The entire dream would be to make a convoy with Playmobil Far West diligences like on this De Witt Clinton.
Wee need three....more or less.....and very good hands for make custom modifications



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXBwzC4JYC0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TMOyZh2cxE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQu845BU_5Y

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Re: Stephenson Rocket
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2011, 12:25:13 »
That would be fantastic! I love to see customs like this, totally different from what Geobra has to offer. Please keep us posted about how the project is coming along.
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Re: Stephenson Rocket
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2011, 12:29:57 »
interesting.... :lens:
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Re: Stephenson Rocket
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2011, 12:53:32 »
Could we see a photo or could you explain:
How did you reduce the gauge to LGB = 45 mm?

Thank you!
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Re: Stephenson Rocket
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2011, 13:09:14 »
Wow! That is very nice.  Great compatibility with the Playmobil klicky.
Can't wait to see the finished product.

Best regards,
Jimbo
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Re: Stephenson Rocket
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2011, 13:23:30 »
An interesting project!
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Re: Stephenson Rocket
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2011, 14:15:17 »
Something like this ?

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Re: Stephenson Rocket
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2011, 15:07:55 »
Hi Mcgayver... :love:...yes, this is the perfect model !!!


Well, I'll try to explain all better .... but my English is very bad....sorry!!
I take new photos and I wrote two little notes in the kit instructions...1 image X 1000 words.... ;D
I used Evergreen plastic round rods for make the axes. This is a static model "by now" :-[
Now, the pushers of the piston are more separated from the main wheel....normal....the solution is easy....to put a rod a little longer between the pusher and the wheel.
I take a photo of the original axe and the new "Evergreen" axe....look the diferent size!!
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