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[Krishna]

is my scratch build model diesel switcher locomotive.. planning to make a garden railroad layout in my house plot.. so is the beginning, with a switcher.. named my model city as Kungoo land.. and the first engine is KUG 01.. the scale, size all to my personal touches.. my intention is to complete all needed systems within very least expense, so everything is scratch.. started with some scraped toy wheels.. to scrapped gear boxes..
i started with tracks.. while considering track, one of my main consideration was the fish plates.. need lots of them.. but must be inexpensive.. so, after a little search came up with wooden ice cream sticks.. 1000 numbers.. about 40 Rs/-.. and each and every one is uniform.. so, now time to think about a base.. as this first track set is intended as a test track, and display track, my idea was to keep it portable.. so a plywood base will warp overnight.. then a thick 6 mm glass is ideal.. so, i started with ice cream sticks and glass.. as base..
now time of rail.. tried aluminum channels.. but all are so big.. so i turned to a plastic reaper, intended for the replacement of wooden reapers to fix glasses on windows.. just a straight cut with my circular saw.. two sides.. forms a rail.. two in to 9 feet in length.. so time for assembly.. the inner thickness is 6 cms, as my convenient scale of work..
starting work on tracks..

[Krishna]

time to add the rocks.. crushing rocks with hammer.. and white glue...

[Krishna]

now time to make engine.. the engine is simple all by foam board.. at first my idea was to accomplish her as a fully radio controlled.. but as i am intended to operate her as independent, decided to go with self switching one.. means the engine must go back when it reaches to the tip of the rail.. so, it will shuttle all the while without any assistance.. all with lights and engine and horn noise.. as i mensioned, started with scrapped toy wheel.. and a simple plastic gear box.. of very low RPM.. the motor was replaced with a good one attained from the head light azhimuth servo of car head light..

[Krishna]

sprayed her in my favorite sun rise orange..

[Krishna]

lighting is all L E Ds.. and she is driven by a 11.1 Volts LiPoly battery with needed electronics circuits.. the switching is based on ever popular integrated circuit the NE 555... the engine sound effects and horn are MP3 files... for an uninterrupted display..

[Krishna]

here is the action.. sorry for the poor back grounds.. its only a starting.. will be a great model city..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvwkZu4y3Fs

[vnkiwi]

You've done it again Krishna, you continue to amaze with your modelling skills

cheers
 

[eddiesolo]

I love your builds, just superb Krishna...   great skills.


Si:)

[Martin (Admin)]

I love your builds, just superb Krishna...   great skills.

Agreed! 

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

Amazing !!


Ken

[Krishna]

thank you all Veterans.. for the inspiration.. nothing else in life.. just modeling.. brings me ample of happiness..

[plug]

Outstanding 

[Krishna]

thank you Plug.. working on more crafts, tracks, cars. etc..