Having just been messing about with the Roto Truck set, I mentioned that the 24t pinions mesh at ½ inch spacing with the 12t gear. So tonight I have put together a couple of 2:1 gear boxes, one using conventional brass gears and the other using the modern tri-axle 12t and 24t gears.
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| Both of these gearboxes give a 2:1 Ratio |
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| The same gearboxes viewed from above |
Using the modern parts in combination with the older 'Traditional' Meccano can make a lot of sense. Our miniature fairground models were a good example of this as was our transporter bridge model. The powered 'trolley' was built using eighteen plastic pinions which significantly reduced the weight.
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| Plastic 19t tri-axle pinions transfer the drive to all the flanged wheels |
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| Top view of the trolley showing the motor and gearbox |
Mixer update...
Sue is still adding detail to the cars so there is not much to show at the moment bit just to prove something is happening here is a Paparazzi style shot of what sue has been up to tonight!
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| Still going at it Sue?... YES! |
Ralph.
Very neat work
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