QUOTE (Expat @ 30 Aug 2008, 02:14)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Thanks for your response at least poliss.
I was rather hoping, however, that someone would come back with something a bit more precise that 'pull or push' them, particularly in relation to steam locos.
Thanks again,
Expat.
***Hi Trevor
Yep, the data so far isn't helpful is it... couching a precise adjustment in terms such as grab and twist isn't confidence building
For rolling stock, a gentle twist and pull or twist and push will do for adjusting it as they have nylon bushes betwixt axle and wheel, however care is needed as its easy to damage the coning of the bearing in the plastic of the wagon etc - so removal first is really best practice .
I make very precise gauges in several different BTB's for HO and 4mm scale including 3 for "16.5mm gauge" fine-ness variants + EM and P4, and can create one for N if there is enough interest - AND if N scale modellers want to tell me what they want.... these are created in polished hard brass to within 2 thousandths of an inch on a bad day, so guesswork aint an option
Steam loco's take a far more precise approach as they are bedecked with valve gear which will need removing at least in part, the firmness of their connection to the axle is critical and so is their quartering, so there is no room for approximation in that area.
Basically with steam locos it needs a lot of care, especially with loco's like GF/bach's N scale which is pretty fragile at best in the area of valve gear. It also needs a tool to help the inexperienced modeller and make it a less stressful one for those with more hands on expeirence too.
So...
I am close to finalising a very precise and safe wheel puller for 4mm scale and HO scale RTR and any kit built loco with a friction fitted axle such as Gibson etc but I admit I hadn't considered N gauge in its creation.
But... I could.... If accurate data is made available as to whats needed by N scale modellers.
If you would like to measure the axle diameters of your N scale steam locos and diseasel locos (accurately please) and also tell me the largest and smallest diameter for steam and diesel wheels on your locos (to the nearest 1/2mm is OK there) ....I MAY be able to accommodate N too..... but no promises, and it may be as a "surcharge" on what will be the HO / OO and scale versions price.... which is not yet finalised, other than to say it'll not be a low cost tool!
Richard