discussion Das Boot.

[Fernando N]

Wow another grand dio in the making Daniel, looking forward to see the start of it all.:smiling::thumb2:
For my Kommandowagen I had a spacing of 41mm between the insides of the railtracks and it was 1/35th too.
Good luck finding all the wanted pieces.

 

[stillp]

One question for all of you! Any of you have built a train before? If yes could you please give me a measurement for the distance between the wheels! I like to know if a train would fit on the pier rails ! Thanks in advance regards Danny

In most countries the standard rail gauge is 4' 8 1/2", or 1435 mm. I think that was derived from Roman chariots!

Pete

 

[stillp]

Just saw Fernando's response after I'd posted, and 41 X 35 = 1435!

Pete

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Peter
Little bit of info you might be interested in...
Four foot eight and a half inches was taken from coal cart tracks. The chariot measurement was seven foot and a quarter inch, used for GWR broad gauge.....why wasn’t it just seven feet though, what does the extra quarter inch add???
Cheers
Tim

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the quick response guys! Well I guess I have let go the train idea because the way i see this distance is definitely more the 41 mm View attachment 311322

 

[Mini Me]

It appears we have very similar ideas when it comes to floaty things. I also purchased a U VIIc last year in1/87 scale. Think I'll sit on mine a while longer and see what develops with the 1/35 and 1/72 versions before attempting to make the leap.
Rick H.

 

[Guest]

Hi there Rick i see so you let us do the learning curve first before you jump into it! Hope it all turns out well and you get the idea! Best regards Danny

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Daniel, looking at that I would say it is “crane” gauge rather than railway track. The design doesn’t seem correct for trains because the outer relief is superfluous.
Cheers
Tim

 

[Steve Jones]

I would assume the rails are for the cranes to go up and down on

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[Guest]

Hi Tim thanks it is for a crane but the problem is that no company makes such a crane models in 1/35 i found one from u- models but its no longer in production! Guess thats my luck ! So that’s why I thought I can incorporate a train! But that ideas gone out the window!

 

[Steve Jones]

Tim - Jinx!:smiling2:

 

[Guest]

Wish they would still make it! View attachment 311331

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Danny,
By the way where are you going to park this ''Behemoth'' once you call it complete?
Rick H.

 

[Guest]

I have a spare room for my dioramas ! So it will rest with the others when its done! Thanks again for joining regards Danny

 

[Guest]

Also thank you for the input Steve! Best regards Danny

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi danny
Are there any plans about so you could scratchbuild one? You should be able to source the wheels easily enough....
Cheers
Tim

 

[Guest]

I agree with Tim , Danny its quite within your skill to do it. I'm voting for the crane! :smiling2:
John.

 

[stillp]

Yes, it's only a few straight bits stuck together!

Pete

 

[Jon Heptonstall]

Best of luck with this Danny.Looks fantastic.
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These chaps are 1/32 but may suit.
Jon.

 

[minitnkr]

I would check out model railroad sources for quayside cranes in 1/48 & 1/72 scales (O&HO) for models that could be modified to suit. Usually just making bigger doors will work if the model is large enough. PaulE