As this post is written, the cow project is nearing completion. Omscaler found he had to learn some new techniques and to work more closely to scale and, as usual, keep trying. Hopefully, this experience will pave the way for numerous animal figures as well as “people” types. We remain hopeful. See you next post, omscaler
They do if they move like the current Omega Scale project. To be clear, we do have a cow. The cow is a little odd looking. It is somewhat glossy in appearance. And, omscaler does not mean in a good way. And, the proportions are much better but still not correct. On the plus side, the overall dimensions are very close. At this time, a further refined working plan is being tried. Also, new reference pictures are available for study. Still slogging along, omscaler
Omscalers told blog readers last post that results were improving. However, we are still stymied regarding getting the desired results. Omscaler said he would start another project if the current one was not working out. The problem is that when omscaler gets his teeth into something, it is very difficult to let go. And so it is with this one. On the other hand a good outcome seems very close at hand. Too close to stop. So, omscaler continues to “bite into” the figure making project. See you next post, omscaler
Right now, Omscaler is still working with making figures. A good bit of progress has been made, but results are not good enough. As alluded to above, the initial figures are close but still too large. Omscaler is having to down size. He will keep at it. However, if good results are not forth coming, this project will go to the back burner and another one will be worked on. Still keeping a shoulder to the rail car wheel, omscaler
As this post is written, several attempts at making figures have been tried. The last one was Sunday afternoon. This last method is promising but may not be the solution needed. Omscaler is so close to having a working method he is almost excited about it. By the time of this post being online we hope we are in business. Again, keeping fingers crossed, omscaler
Omscaler definitely gave a sigh of relief last week. The new locomotive drive method tested good. As readers may recall, this drive linkage and drive train is modular. This will allow The Omega Scale Railway to be set up in different configurations as well as being easier to store and transport. More fun to be had! Currently in the works is a figure making project. This is going very slowly due to different methods and materials being tested. As usual, omscaler is persevering. We think we have the coloring worked out but the material is still undecided. Just taking one step at a time, omscaler
Last week, omscaler installed and tested a modular drive train unit. This unit is made in a way that it can be disconnected from an adjoining unit. In essence, each module has its own drive. When the test was done, jamming of the drive train occurred at the North turnout. This turnout is a crossover to the adjacent track. The decision was made to remove both turnouts and put in the new model turnouts. Also, the drive linkage was removed, and a different type was put on. Omscaler had practically forgotten how to put in turnouts since it had been a long time in doing this. Installation required removing the old turnout section which had wood parts and cutting and gluing in the new style turnouts. All in all, a good bit of work. Afterwards, the new turnouts were put in and tested good for operation. Only time can show if the new design wears well. After this, the drive train with the new linkages was tested. This worked as well. Omscaler gave a sigh of relief at this point. The next step is making and testing a working locomotive to drive train attachment. Still being positive, omscaler
