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**Geezer** · 07-27-2010, 06:26 AM

Thanks all for the re[lies and help.

The decoder is fine - and I think I have it figured out.

The problem is in the ash pan where there are 3 mini plugs,

and the wire could cross polarity there. I will get

it right this weekend!

Jon - The primer is "Krylon" Camouflage Green. I picked up

Ultra flat Black, Green and Tan while at Wally World. I was

impressed because it didnt go on thick and it was

dry to the touch in about 5 - 10 minutes. Actually, the

green primer color looks like washed out "BDU's" think

USMC or Army fatigues for the color. Heck, it might even

look good alone with some weathering .....I dunno.

Tom: I have a tender frame with great factory installed

pick-ups, that I use (like your picture) That test is

probably one of the first I make with all decoders,

just to see if they work. Thanks for the post.

Thanks for sharing Arthur..... ;-)

Jim - My guess is you would let the smoke out.......

**Tommatthews** · 07-27-2010, 07:03 AM

Here is a link to krylon camo colors:

http://www.krylon.com/products/camou...on_technology/

**Leo_Starrenburg** · 07-27-2010, 08:51 AM

Thanks for the link and method Art !

Now point at the stake you like and let me know how you want it:

cheers, Leo.

**LandNnut** · 07-27-2010, 08:52 AM

Hi Bill;

Green? WOW! That green looks totally charcoal gray on my screen. Its not the olive right? Does it have a Green tinge in real life?

Thanks;

L&N nut

Jon

**Tommatthews** · 07-27-2010, 08:58 AM

Krylon has Woodland light green and olive.

**CieloVistaRy** · 07-27-2010, 09:04 AM

quote:

Originally posted by Leo Starrenburg

Thanks for the link and method Art !

Now point at the stake you like and let me know how you want it:

cheers, Leo.

Lower right one is perfect. I love them medium done!

Arthur

**Leo_Starrenburg** · 07-27-2010, 10:25 AM

Will do Art, my idea of medium done is with just a hint of red left in the center ok ?

You'll get it from French Limousine cattle, top grade beef !

cheers, Leo.

**Leo_Starrenburg** · 07-27-2010, 10:26 AM

Sorry for interrupting your thread Bill,

how's the connie doing ?

cheers, Leo.

**Geezer** · 07-27-2010, 11:09 AM

No problm Leo - I aint so thin skinned as some of these guys....LOL!

Steaks look great! Ya ever had smoked beef???

I did a couple roasts last year when I was smoking some venison...

all came good....I like a little pink inside, but not bloody.

Connie will be up and running this weekend, unless I get

nailed with too many honey-do's...;-)

Jon - I would go and invest in as many colors as you like.

They certainly are "flat" and are a lot lighted (except for the black)

as pictured on the computer screen. As I said, the light green would

look great on a locomotive with some decent weathering & rust.

I considered leaving it that color & may just do that on the

next backwoods project.

Bill

**Geezer** · 07-31-2010, 12:09 AM

So...after all the headbangin' & fighting, I decided to dig out this decoder tester I made a while back. Only took about an hour to find it in all the junque....

I think it's a NEC tester....I forget....

Anyway, I gutted all the pc boards & wiring from the ashpan and traced every wire with the

multimeter.

Then, I put a bachmann known good decoder on the tester and made sure it (tester) was working...it was.

Then I attached the tsunami 750 to it, rechecking connections as I went along......

All functions working....except "motor control"

CULPRIT!!!

I dunno if Soundtraxx will replace it or not, but worth a email anyway.....

I guess I will either see if I have another sound decoder or put this project aside til I get a new decoder.....Stay tuned.

**Frederic_Testard** · 07-31-2010, 12:44 AM

Isn't there a warranty on these products? The cost is high enough for us to expect they will work.

**Geezer** · 07-31-2010, 01:54 AM

I sent a email to thier support staff this morning....we shall see....

**Geezer** · 07-31-2010, 02:04 AM

Meanwhile, when I was digging around for the decoder tester, I found two (actually 3) new toys I had forgotten about:

A new dremel mototool and its press....I think I have a foot control somewhere too...

These toys, along with the optivisor should help me a bunch!!! At least maybe get the holes drilled right and in a straight line!

I'll be back tonight with some progress shots on something....maybe work on the scenery a while....dunno. I think Anita (Mrs. geezer) may have 1:1 stuff for me this morning....all have a good day.

**Tommatthews** · 07-31-2010, 04:13 AM

Geezer,

Let's hope Soundtraxx comes through with a replacement decoder.

Nice mini drill set-up.

**BigLars** · 07-31-2010, 10:14 AM

Geezer,

If you cleaned up your room and put your toys away like your mother [:-shake] told you to you would not have these problems![:-censored]

Looking forward to a picture of something.

Larry

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