The thought of painting my own loco scared me, I was going to have it 'professionally painted'. These two videos of yours have convinced me to have a go myself. Thank you - very informative.
I for one really appreciate your videos sir, there is always great info that I cant find or haven't heard anywhere else, you are an inspiration to me and I really hope to one day be able to build engines of the same quality as yours.
I always learn something new and interesting from Dave. I don’t always have to agree with (everything) , but I do always respect the experience offered from these videos. Looking forward to the next installment.
Your videos have been very informative and accurate IMHO. They have taught me quite a lot of information which I hope to reflect in the building of my own pacific class live steamer one day. It's a shame there always has to be a bum in the crowd. Looking forward to future videos...keep up the good work!
Excellent as usual. I wish you had a podcast with a chance to ask you questions. You have so much experience, knowledge and are fun to watch. Thanks for taking the time.
Thanks Dave, as always a really god film from which I have learnt lots. I like many really appreciate your efforts. I hope 1 day I can also build magnificent locomotives like yours. I hope to complete my first GWR 45xx this year. Thanks again, Dave, London UK.
Also to add to what you said about painting the numbers on the locomotive, When we did all of the painting on the Big hook and work car for the display in Liberal we painted the herald, numbers, and lettering on. We had a few people that wanted to make the Herald and tried but it just didn't come out correct so I can relate. Many years ago When I was pretty young I helped my dad when he painted the locomotives and passenger equipment for the DCF&B. Although those are days past and the RR is gone I still remember how much work it was as all striping and lettering was taped, hand drawn, painted over, and then peeled off. Most of the cars were prepped correctly but a few had to be done as is due to budgets. So like I said in my previous post I appreciate the time you take to make it correct. It does make a difference.
Hi Dave, I am in a bit of a predicament here and thought I would turn to you for help if you don't mind; no amount of literature compares to experience. I have a 5" gauge mountain locomotive that I got from a friend. The loco's piston valves leak horribly and have left me discouraged. They run in bronze sleeves and are made out of brass with brass rings. I don't think this is a good arrangement. I would like to make new valves but I am getting different advice from people. Some tell to make stainless steel valves to a close fit and add oil grooves. Other guys suggest I use ptfe rings, but I fear these will get shredded by the ports. From your experience, could you please point me in the right direction. Thanks for all your help over the years.
All of the locomotives that I have constructed over the years all had bronze liners ,bronze pistons with cast iron rings. I don't recommend the use of Teflon for o rings for the seal. Like you say the will shred. Your valves are leaking because of a poor fit to the liners out of round condition.
trainman4602 thanks Dave, I think that will be a good route for me to follow. Just saw your latest video and I am really looking forward to the new build!
The thought of painting my own loco scared me, I was going to have it 'professionally painted'. These two videos of yours have convinced me to have a go myself. Thank you - very informative.
Great advice! Love the videos. I learned a lot as I enter the painting stage for my little plantation loco on my channel.
I for one really appreciate your videos sir, there is always great info that I cant find or haven't heard anywhere else, you are an inspiration to me and I really hope to one day be able to build engines of the same quality as yours.
Thanks
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. I look forward to seeing your progress. I always enjoy seeing your work. All the best!
I always learn something new and interesting from Dave. I don’t always have to agree with (everything) , but I do always respect the experience offered from these videos. Looking forward to the next installment.
Your videos have been very informative and accurate IMHO. They have taught me quite a lot of information which I hope to reflect in the building of my own pacific class live steamer one day. It's a shame there always has to be a bum in the crowd. Looking forward to future videos...keep up the good work!
Excellent as usual. I wish you had a podcast with a chance to ask you questions. You have so much experience, knowledge and are
fun to watch. Thanks for taking the time.
Thanks Dave, as always a really god film from which I have learnt lots. I like many really appreciate your efforts. I hope 1 day I can also build magnificent locomotives like yours. I hope to complete my first GWR 45xx this year. Thanks again, Dave, London UK.
Also to add to what you said about painting the numbers on the locomotive, When we did all of the painting on the Big hook and work car for the display in Liberal we painted the herald, numbers, and lettering on. We had a few people that wanted to make the Herald and tried but it just didn't come out correct so I can relate. Many years ago When I was pretty young I helped my dad when he painted the locomotives and passenger equipment for the DCF&B. Although those are days past and the RR is gone I still remember how much work it was as all striping and lettering was taped, hand drawn, painted over, and then peeled off. Most of the cars were prepped correctly but a few had to be done as is due to budgets. So like I said in my previous post I appreciate the time you take to make it correct. It does make a difference.
Excellent video. Looking forward to the next installment.
High level conversation.Producing an accurate model is a real art.Your a true master mechanic and artist.Thank's for sharing
Great job, but some day you know we're going to run out of floquil. I appreciate all of the time and research you put in to make it correct.
GREAT VIDEO !!!
K-4s 4-6-2 425 built 1914-1928, PRR Altoona, Baldwin) and only 2 K5s 4-6-2 built
Don't listen to the haters. Keep up the great vids
Where do you find floquil paint now
On Line ebay or go to hobby store you may find it testors has an enamel that will work
thank you vary much
keep up the good work. paint can make or brake a project. i have old Caterpillars and i know all about yellow's and grays.
Hi Dave,
I am in a bit of a predicament here and thought I would turn to you for help if you don't mind; no amount of literature compares to experience. I have a 5" gauge mountain locomotive that I got from a friend. The loco's piston valves leak horribly and have left me discouraged. They run in bronze sleeves and are made out of brass with brass rings. I don't think this is a good arrangement. I would like to make new valves but I am getting different advice from people. Some tell to make stainless steel valves to a close fit and add oil grooves. Other guys suggest I use ptfe rings, but I fear these will get shredded by the ports. From your experience, could you please point me in the right direction. Thanks for all your help over the years.
All of the locomotives that I have constructed over the years all had bronze liners ,bronze pistons with cast iron rings. I don't recommend the use of Teflon for o rings for the seal. Like you say the will shred. Your valves are leaking because of a poor fit to the liners out of round condition.
trainman4602 thanks Dave, I think that will be a good route for me to follow. Just saw your latest video and I am really looking forward to the new build!
FIRST!!!!!!!!!
what is that supposed to mean?
it's supposed to mean your first to comment on the video.
Part two and it still ain’t fucking painted?!?
Stop undressin it with yer eyes and get to work.