The Stearns’ have graciously offered to measure the one they have; I would wait until they get the dimensions…I can draw it up relatively quickly once I have the inches…. It is something that needs to be done anyway as I know of at least one CB&Q live steam project under way at the moment that will need at least one for a backup light….. Charlie Vlk From: CBQ@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CBQ@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2016 10:46 AM
To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [CBQ] Q Cuckoo Clock Headlights Would a brass 1/4 in per foot casting help. I know it is small but high detail
From: "Dale Grice dfgrice@gmail.com [CBQ]" <CBQ@yahoogroups.com>
To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2016 10:00:33 AM
Subject: Re: [CBQ] Q Cuckoo Clock Headlights I'm working this over in my head. I have Corbin's book and can scan it. I was just looking it over. It would be even easier it Scott and Nancy could verify if what they have access to matches. Then using the app I mentioned, make a 3d model. Hey Scott, Pictures and dimensions would be great. If yo do this take some flat, or parallel to each surface. Then I can scale, within reason, other feature when I have one known dimension and a flat picture. Obliques are also good as they show details, or intersections of different surfaces. Not signing up for this project yet, but leaning towards it. Anytime I think something will be fairly easy it seems to turn into a problem. Dale On Wed, Apr 20, 2016 at 12:40 PM, georgecrawfordsr@comcast.net [CBQ] <CBQ@yahoogroups.com> wrote: I now have the drawings of K2 4-6-0 #630 and H-4 2-6-0 from Benard Corbin's book enlarged to 1:32 scale or approx 10mm/ft. Both have the Cuckoo Clock headlight. I also have a Precision Scale "0" scale of the headlight in brass somewhere. I will see if I can find it. If not I will order a couple from Precision, since In need some 1:32 parts from them anyhow. Will the drawings and Precision part help you in doing a 3D print of the headlight. If so I can mail them to you. I will need your snail mail address. This is a great help to Q modelers since this headlight is so unique to the Q. At this time I do not think it will be necessary for you to get the measurements from #710. Thanks for your offer. I remember when she was in Antelope Park. Saw her once when she was moved to her present location after the cosmetic restoration. Beautiful engine.
From: "Dale Grice dfgrice@gmail.com [CBQ]" <CBQ@yahoogroups.com>
To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 7:17:16 PM
Subject: Re: [CBQ] Q Cuckoo Clock Headlights
And thinking further - It would be a great experiment to send the headlight to my 3d printer in any scale. I'd love to do that. Dale Grice On Tue, Apr 19, 2016 at 7:15 PM, Dale Grice <dfgrice@gmail.com> wrote: There is a free application that will paste together multiple photos and give you a 3d drawing. From that 2 dimensional views can be created. If I had a Q cuckoo clock headlight in easy reach, this would be a great time to get to know the program located here: http://www.123dapp.com/catch Dale Grice On Mon, Apr 18, 2016 at 9:42 PM, Jpslhedgpeth@aol.com [CBQ] <CBQ@yahoogroups.com> wrote: I'll see what I can do...I don't have anything to do with the 710, but there are a couple of guys in our local Railfans Club who seem to know everything going on with that engine which is now totally surrounded with an arena..several hotels..a few night clubs...(one of which is named RULE G...and various and sundry motels and hotels...The entire area is known as THE RAILYARD...If you didn't know that once upon a time there had been a railroad in that vicinity you would never be able to figure it out based on current appearance. In addition the engine has been decorated with all kinds of "no Climbing and various and sundry warnings to keep off...thanks to all of the lawyers who inhabit the governing bodies of the city of LIncoln. If you will send me the exact things you want me to do and get...I'll see what I can do...Be very very very specific as I don't deal in models, bolts, nuts, rivets..paint colors and other stuff which pertain to what you guys do and I'll see if I can get one of the guys who have connections to do it. Pete
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From: George Crawford georgecrawfordsr@comcast.net [CBQ] <CBQ@yahoogroups.com> To: CBQ <CBQ@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, Apr 15, 2016 3:21 pm
Subject: Re: [CBQ] Q Cuckoo Clock Headlights I forgot that the 710 in Lincoln. I don't get out there anymore since mom passed in 2005. Maybe Pete could help me out on this since he lives in Lincoln. Hey Pete can you help me out on this one please?? The 710 in Lincoln has one that could be measured….. The late Hank Balinski probably had a drawing in his collection or made one up to do his 3” scale one for his Class A live steamer. I have searched the net high and low for measurements of the famous Cuckoo Clock Headlight. No Luck! I cannot believe that somewhere in the Q Archives that there are drawings, dimensions and information on these unique items. Can anyone help me. I am attempting to make some up in 1:32 scale for a live steam loco.
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