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Scale or Brand Specific Model Train Talk => All Other Scales => Topic started by: trainmaster on June 11, 2016, 09:39:29 PM

Title: My Spoornet Class 35-612
Post by: trainmaster on June 11, 2016, 09:39:29 PM

Hello there
I like to built a southafrican diesel engine. IIm sacale 1:22,5. First I had to "translate" the tipe design to "real" mesurment to my scale. At the end, the chassis is 730mm long, 114 mm wide; the total high of the engine ist 171mm over rail level...

Title: Re: My Spoornet Class 35-6712
Post by: trainmaster on June 11, 2016, 09:51:02 PM

Hi
The material is ABS in 1 and 2mm. There are a lot of details, but let tell the pics:

Title: Re: My Spoornet Class 35-6712
Post by: Steve Smith on June 12, 2016, 07:58:46 AM

Hi Hans,

Very impressive so far and she's going to be a big lady !    It looks like you found info on the cab interior details.

Steve

Title: Re: My Spoornet Class 35-6712
Post by: trainmaster on June 12, 2016, 04:00:04 PM

Hi Steve!
No, unfortunately not... Still ,looking for.
Cheers
trainmaster

Title: Re: My Spoornet Class 35-6712
Post by: capeklr on June 12, 2016, 04:54:34 PM

Wow, that is starting to look fantastic.
Is it not possible to find one of these full scale units and get the needed photo's and measurements directly?
Just asking.

Title: Re: My Spoornet Class 35-6712
Post by: Freightcars on June 12, 2016, 08:04:37 PM

That's some nice work.  Good job.  :thumb:

Check you mail, I've sent you a link to some pictures that you may be able to use for your cab details.

Cheers,

Niel

Title: Re: My Spoornet Class 35-6712
Post by: LooVille on June 13, 2016, 07:48:28 AM

WOW !!!!!  :thumb:

That is very impressive, well done.
Keep up the posts, I want to she her when she is finished....  :biggrin:

Title: Re: My Spoornet Class 35-6712
Post by: BigEd on June 13, 2016, 09:02:26 AM

 :eek:

Title: Re: My Spoornet Class 35-6712
Post by: trainmaster on June 13, 2016, 11:45:38 AM

Hi there
More details on the top... Smokebox at the right position, "piano" (all the switches for lights, smoke, operating [track/battery]), etc. under the roof... Neets patience and time - lot of time!

Cheers
trainmaster

ps: Thanks Neil, pics arrived! Someone any more?

Title: Re: My Spoornet Class 35-6712
Post by: LooVille on June 13, 2016, 12:25:20 PM

Extremely awesome...... Can't wait to see the finished product.

Title: Re: My Spoornet Class 35-612
Post by: trainmaster on June 17, 2016, 11:04:57 PM

Hello!
Its done! The 35er is nearly finished. Some small details and the cabin interieur failed. That all will be made betwen the painting levels. Total weight in present: 4830 grams.
Needs patience, because I leave SA for a trip to Europe. Back mid of July...
Cheers
trainmaster

Title: Re: My Spoornet Class 35-612
Post by: capeklr on June 18, 2016, 12:13:13 AM

Wow, that is impressive model building.
Well done.

Title: Re: My Spoornet Class 35-612
Post by: ColWer on June 18, 2016, 09:45:34 AM

Wunderbar, Grandios.  :thumb:

Title: Re: My Spoornet Class 35-612
Post by: capeklr on June 18, 2016, 12:26:02 PM

Now you just need to build a second one for double heading.  >:D :biggrin:

Title: Re: My Spoornet Class 35-612
Post by: trainmaster on June 19, 2016, 10:50:03 PM

Hey Joerg - I has other plans...
By the way: The rough construction of the Class 35-612 is finished!

The plain to overseas is lifting of soon...
Cheers
trainmaster

Title: Re: My Spoornet Class 35-612
Post by: LooVille on June 20, 2016, 07:20:18 AM

That is very impressive.....  :thumb: I love it  :biggrin:

Title: Re: My Spoornet Class 35-612
Post by: capeklr on June 20, 2016, 09:15:02 AM

Have a safe trip Beat.

Title: Re: My Spoornet Class 35-612
Post by: trainmaster on April 12, 2019, 07:37:44 AM

Hello  :howzit:
Finally, my Class 35-612 is on the rails...
(https://i.postimg.cc/wRNR0JHB/IMG-2015k.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wRNR0JHB)
Cheers
trainmaster

Title: Re: My Spoornet Class 35-612
Post by: trainmaster on April 12, 2019, 07:44:01 AM

And now also really finish!

(https://i.postimg.cc/k23z1dNM/IMG-2262k.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k23z1dNM)

(https://i.postimg.cc/s1bNxRNP/IMG-2267-Ak9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/s1bNxRNP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/VrWNp9vG/IMG-2263-A10.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VrWNp9vG)
Cheers
trainmaster

Title: Re: My Spoornet Class 35-612
Post by: capeklr on April 12, 2019, 08:25:00 AM

Wow, that looks fantastic.  :thumb:
Well done.

Title: Re: My Spoornet Class 35-612
Post by: ColWer on April 12, 2019, 05:14:14 PM

Ahhhh, sehr schön  :thumb: :thumb:

Title: Re: My Spoornet Class 35-612
Post by: LooVille on April 15, 2019, 10:41:01 AM

AWESOME !!!! Really GREAT work.......