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Thread: Backdating Bachmann's Thomas the Tank Engine
Post: RE: Backdating Bachmann's Thomas the Tank Engine
| The lining transfers arrived, so I started work on Thomas! I got one side and the back done! It was a bit difficult at first, because I've never used waterslide transfers before, but once I got the ha... |
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OO Scale discussion
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04-03-2022, 02:00 PM |
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Thread: Backdating Bachmann's Thomas the Tank Engine
Post: RE: Backdating Bachmann's Thomas the Tank Engine
| A bit of a smaller update this time, but it's still an important one!
I finished off Thomas' new running plate design and also designed some buffers for him! I also placed an order for them from Shape... |
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TrainMan2001 |
OO Scale discussion
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03-28-2022, 03:22 AM |
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Thread: Backdating Bachmann's Thomas the Tank Engine
Post: RE: Backdating Bachmann's Thomas the Tank Engine
| I removed the blue with a fine sandpaper. I'm planning on going over them again with a finer sandpaper (probably 2000 grit), then the finest one that I have (I think 3000) just in case the sandpaper I... |
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OO Scale discussion
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03-17-2022, 07:51 AM |
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Thread: Backdating Bachmann's Thomas the Tank Engine
Post: RE: Backdating Bachmann's Thomas the Tank Engine
| I've been kind of quiet recently due to being busy with school, but I have made a fair amount of progress with Thomas! For the last few weeks, I was mostly doing filling and sanding, but I have finall... |
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TrainMan2001 |
OO Scale discussion
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03-17-2022, 03:43 AM |
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Thread: DalaGStanator's Customs, Mods and Experiments
Post: RE: DalaGStanator's Customs, Mods and Experiments
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TrainMan2001 |
Modification Gallery
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03-17-2022, 12:55 AM |
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Thread: Thomas 2021 Reboot
Post: RE: Thomas 2021 Reboot
| I think the rolling stock looks interesting, but the animals printed on the sides of the engines are definitely weird. |
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TrainMan2001 |
General Forum
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03-09-2022, 11:38 AM |
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Thread: Thomas 2021 Reboot
Post: RE: Thomas 2021 Reboot
| I think the safety valve and whistle are moved really far forward, so it looks weird. |
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TrainMan2001 |
General Forum
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03-02-2022, 01:52 PM |
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Thread: Custom Side Rods...WOW!
Post: RE: Custom Side Rods...WOW!
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TrainMan2001 |
General Forum
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02-25-2022, 12:51 AM |
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Thread: Awesome N Gauge Layout
Post: RE: Awesome N Gauge Layout
| Wow, there's so much to look at in every picture! |
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TrainMan2001 |
N Scale discussion
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02-24-2022, 11:44 AM |
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Thread: Backdating Bachmann's Thomas the Tank Engine
Post: RE: Backdating Bachmann's Thomas the Tank Engine
| I think regular 3D printed, so I think they're some kind of plastic. |
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OO Scale discussion
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02-23-2022, 03:52 AM |
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Thread: Backdating Bachmann's Thomas the Tank Engine
Post: RE: Backdating Bachmann's Thomas the Tank Engine
| Hi Super! Thank you! The faces were some I found on Shapeways; I only painted them. |
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OO Scale discussion
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02-22-2022, 01:16 PM |
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Thread: Backdating Bachmann's Thomas the Tank Engine
Post: RE: Backdating Bachmann's Thomas the Tank Engine
| And we're back to a Series 1 inspired Thomas!
As I was preparing to add detail to the model, I started thinking a lot about why I was doing the project in the first place, and I couldn't really think... |
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TrainMan2001 |
OO Scale discussion
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02-22-2022, 11:07 AM |
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Thread: How to stop the eyes from moving in Bachmann Thomas locos
Post: RE: How to stop the eyes from moving in Bachmann T...
| Hello again! Sorry for the late reply, I ended up being pretty busy over the past week. To remove the eyes from any Bachmann locomotive, you'll have to remove the gearbox completely (shown here is Tho... |
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TrainMan2001 |
OO Scale discussion
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02-21-2022, 03:38 AM |
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Thread: How to stop the eyes from moving in Bachmann Thomas locos
Post: RE: How to stop the eyes from moving in Bachmann T...
| Hi! The eye mechanism is part of the model's gearbox, so you would have to take the model apart to remove the gears that move the eyes. Unfortunately, I don't quite have any pictures of one at hand (I... |
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TrainMan2001 |
OO Scale discussion
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02-13-2022, 02:42 PM |
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Thread: Backdating Bachmann's Thomas the Tank Engine
Post: RE: "Kitbashing" Thomas the Tank Engine
| Thanks, Super! If you love the boiler detail, just wait until the running plate is painted. I put some detail on it under the boiler, since it'll be somewhat visible. |
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OO Scale discussion
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01-31-2022, 03:04 AM |
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Thread: Backdating Bachmann's Thomas the Tank Engine
Post: RE: "Kitbashing" Thomas the Tank Engine
| Alright, my Shapeways shipment has arrived! I got some faces for Thomas and printed out the running plate I designed! It's really cool to see how the project is finally starting to come together now a... |
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OO Scale discussion
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01-30-2022, 11:31 AM |
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Thread: 1980's Hornby Thomas Set
Post: RE: 1980's Hornby Thomas Set
| That's awesome! Model railways can be pretty fun! |
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TrainMan2001 |
Show Us What You Bought
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01-22-2022, 11:41 AM |
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Thread: Backdating Bachmann's Thomas the Tank Engine
Post: RE: "Kitbashing" Thomas the Tank Engine
| I have now gotten this project about as far as I can for the moment. I put some milliput on the joins between Thomas' smokebox and body, and I also designed a running plate for Thomas as well! Now I j... |
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TrainMan2001 |
OO Scale discussion
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01-20-2022, 01:50 PM |
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Thread: Backdating Bachmann's Thomas the Tank Engine
Post: RE: "Kitbashing" Thomas the Tank Engine
| I'm back with a bit more progress! The glue didn't actually stick the pieces of Thomas together last time, so I had to do that again. I also put some milliput inside the boiler where the join for the ... |
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TrainMan2001 |
OO Scale discussion
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01-17-2022, 11:53 AM |
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Thread: Backdating Bachmann's Thomas the Tank Engine
Post: RE: "Kitbashing" Thomas the Tank Engine
| Another title change and this project is back in full swing!
Considering there's not much of the original Bachmann Thomas left (just the smokebox, chassis and coupling rods), I don't think "Backdatin... |
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TrainMan2001 |
OO Scale discussion
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