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    BVM mega midget bash

    I started this kit 3 years ago & gave up. Last week it called to me & so now its almost finished. Some window glass & somehow figure out how to install a headlight. Should it be a white 3mm led-not sure how to do it but w/ a little direction from all you folks mayby I'll get done.

    Dale

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    Dale,

    Glad it called out. Looks pretty cool. the LED you have should be fine. You can always tone it down by spraying the lens with dullcote.

    Arthur
    Arthur

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    • #3
      Hi Dale -

      Nice lil critter ya got there....I will be anxious to see

      how it comes out, as I have one on the shelf too.

      Art knows his stuff with the LED's.....

      He's had a lot of practice!

      The Geezer

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      • #4
        Dale,

        Your critter looks great.

        I have only built the mighty midget, I put DCC in but did not try to light the unit.

        You may consider putting a 1.8 mm LED in for the headlight, most 1.8 mm LED's are less than 15V so you will need a resistor.

        Here is a thread from last year that may help.

        http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/t...TOPIC_ID=22797

        Larry

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        • #5
          :up:

          Neat Critter!
          Philip

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          • #6
            Ditto! Cool little loco.
            Russ

            It's not Practice makes Perfect, It's Perfect Practice makes Perfect

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            • #7
              Thanks for the kind words guys. I've been looking on ebay for the correct LED's since I don't have any now. What volt/size/color do you all reccommend? Do I need a resistor for sure & do LED's work both AC/DC? Please understand, I'm not too swift when it comes to electrical thingies...including my puter? :-()

              When I get this wired up the next project might be the BVM shay kit I have, but its a lot more complicated than this little guy.

              Dale

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              • #8
                I may have a little practice, but I think Larry is far more knowledgeable than I am. If he says 1.8 mm then that's probably the way to go.

                Arthur
                Arthur

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                • #9
                  What did you use for the drive unit in this critter Dale?

                  If you don't mind me asking.....

                  The Geezer

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                  • #10
                    OK Arthur, I have a lot to learn so many questions will come up.

                    Geezer, I believe it was an old Bachmann 44/70 ton diesel switcher w/ the powered trucks is what I used. Dallas can tell you for sure-they are hard to find but do show up on ebay. It runs quite well, if a bit fast. Some more weight will also help w/ its short wheel base.

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                    • #11
                      Dale,

                      I think that Louis (desertdrover) is the real LED expert. I just know the size difference for the 1.8mm LED's I have is helpful on the installs.

                      Here is a link to the thread I did for installing DCC and adding weight to one of these 44 ton power trucks. It really helped the critter run much slower.

                      http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/t...TOPIC_ID=23689

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                      • #12
                        Dale, great job on the critter. Thanks for the pictures.
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                        • #13
                          Nice little critter, Dale.

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                          • #14
                            quote:

                            Originally posted by ascolta

                            I believe it was an old Bachmann 44/70 ton diesel switcher w/ the powered trucks is what I used. Dallas can tell you for sure-they are hard to find but do show up on ebay. It runs quite well, if a bit fast. Some more weight will also help w/ its short wheel base.

                            Hi Dale --

                            Your critter looks great! Nice construction and detailing ... especially like the coloring/weathering effects on the deck and air tanks.

                            Yes, that kit (discontinued) used a power truck from the old 44-tonner with dual motors ... a bit of weight and some break-in time and it should slow down nicely.
                            Cheers,

                            Dallas



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