Paper Model, Ty2, Angraf, 1:25 - FERTIG

Installed the rod that connects the forward/reverse control.

After weathering

And move on the side platform.

Made the prototype and found some adjustments are needed for size and shape.

Continue on the side platform

Used the fine mash to create the safety steel surface.

the platform support at the front side.

Fit check (platform support height 88mm)

Hi All,

Today’s post is not about paper modeling, but an explanation about the reason why there’s no progress for Ty2.

A couple of weeks ago, my boss (a.k.a. My wife) asked me to upgrade backyard which has been abandoned for years. I was about to say ... “I’m an engineer and I’m not good at gardening. So, could you find a contractor who can do it?”… but I didn’t say that as I know the answer already (based on my learnings acquired from my marriage last 22 years…)

So, the project started.

The yard was abandoned for a while but after removing bushes and weeds it was not that bad. So, I thought the project could be straight forward and be done in a week. But it became 2 weeks thanks to an unexpected step that I had to go though.

started with leveling

But immediately found there’s a small root sprouts on the surface and decided to remove it.

after a day worth of digging (shallow 5~6 inch deep), managed to remove roots shown at the bottom of the picture.

So, I decided to install the root barrier against the trees in my neighbor’s yard.

Made 30cm deep channel to install the barrier using basic tools available (1.5 days)

While doing so, found a lot more bigger roots (at the depth of 30cm) and had to remove most of them.

After that, the root barrier is installed (30cm deep)

(1day)

So far so good.

Then started the ground leveling and compacting.

Then…

the “disaster” started from here.

Few sprouts were seen at my house side. I thought those were just weeds formed there then.
But after digging slightly and found there are roots reached and tried to invade my house !!

While digging more, found four big roots were running through and reaching my house. (In picture below, you will only see three. I could not took picture of all four ( I was so angry then, I guess…))

It turned into massive excavation and it took about 2.5 days to completely remove those roots and apply root killer treatment which took one more day after that).

the process after that were straightforward.
leveling for better water drain control, compacting and apply weed control screen.

(1day)

(don’t worry, the guy is still breathing)

install gravel holding grids and

finally applied pebbles at the top (today !!!)

With some more detail, it should be called ‘completed’ by tomorrow.

my boss is now happy.

But my hands are still shaking…

Yeah, I’m just an engineer… not as strong as the heroes in construction/gardening arena.

will resume Ty2 build as soon as my hands get back to normal condition.

wish me luck.

Hi Walter,

Haha, good idea. Will consider to take pictures when it is completed.

Hi Helmut,

I’ll never attempt to do it again.

Back on track.

Painted the side platform.

Added the pipes running under the edge of it.

Attached on the frame

applied thin brown

Small tanks to be attached blow the platform.

starting with simple paper tubes

And make the sides that has round shape, stacking multiple 0.25mm paper rings.

grinding

Assembly

Comparison with the original plan parts. Personally I like the modified version rather than the original cutout.

Paint in black, apply thin read on top and add the structure.

Hi Helmut,

Thanks a lot !!

moving on the mount for the compressor.

Decided to attach the compressor on the frame (instead of boiler) for the neat separation between frame and boiler later on.

made the compressor mount parts, modifying the original plan.

Carefully adjust the height and the post position and completed the assembly.

painted in black and glued on the frame.

final fit check with the boiler body.

Fits okay.

Not perfect but acceptable.

Move to the compressor.

lower part

added the upper part

some details will be added

Added some pipes/wires to the assembly.

painted in black

and weathered

and attached to the bracket

Made a small progress.

Thank you, Rene,

Added the pipe (coil) for the compressed air.

made a jig for consistent winding.

Wind 20 gauge wire (64cm) around the jig

Using the ‘spacer’, installed the bracket for the pipe.

add bolt heads and the assembly is completed

painted in black

Weathered and mounted on the left side platform.

Thanks, Renee and Dieter

slowly moving on to the turbo generator

Didn’t take enough pictures during building…

completed the base assembly

Will add some more details

Turbo Generator

Painted and weathered.

For the pipe connection, attached magnets.

Mounted on the platform

I made a bumper as a prototype.

starting with rolling paper and make paper pipes.

cut them in sizes

assemble parts

as a trial, sanded one bumper face using files

one bumper is completed

one more to go

Working on the other one

painting in black

mounted on the bumper frame and weathered

Thanks, Renee and Peter!

Moving on to the coupler.

Starting from winding thin wire on thinker one.

Prepare parts

Completed the assembly

Paint in black

Weathered using the usual method

and mounted on the frame

Quote from hänschen

please remain, that the buffers are different: the left one (front view) is curves, the other is flat!

greetings and !!! perfect work !!!!

hänschen

Hi hänschen,

Thanks for the comment. Let me ask a question so that I can understand clearly
Does it man the real Ty2 bumpers are different left and right? If it is the case… unfortunately it’s too late.
Or Are those bumpers in the picture look different ? Both sides are similarly made. It may look different, I guess.

anyways, thanks a lot for comment !

Quote from Tom aus Berlin

Yes, hänschen is correct. The real bumpers are curved differently.

When coupling there is always a round bumper against a flat bumper. This considerably reduces the physical forces, especially during curve travel.

Hi Tom and hänschen,

Thanks a lot for your kind explanation.

Unfortunately, I think it’s too late to revert back

(I may consider grinding one of them sometime later if it really bothers me).

Anyways, good learning !

hi hänschen and Tom,

thanks a lot for your comments again.

hi Johannes,

Thanks a lot for the pictures and explanation. It really makes me relieved. Yeah, as you say, let’s move On.

Hi All,
Long pause in model build.

A lot of planning for the projects next year. Most of them are now pretty much finalized. Hope I can resume soon.

today,

made a little progress for the headlights.

first the headlights’ round back.
used the same method as the tanks made before.

Sidewall

ready for the final assembly.

Installed the legs.

two sets for the locomotive and the tender

Install wire

Paint preparation (attach some masking tapes)

painted in black and installed the ‘glass’

fit check before the final assembly

Polishing inside

(Before (right) and After (left))

Install the small red lamp

Attaching the front cover and assembly finished

Next

Weathering and mounting on the bumper

Quote from hänschen

Perfect work, Joon! Is it possible to replace the red plates for the rear light to a transparent red glas plate?

hi Hänschen,

Thanks for the suggestion.
I assume the ‘rear light’ means the lights for the tender. Yes, I think I can do it when I make it.
BTW, for clarity,

So, make the red dot (or plate) to transparent one ? Assuming it is what the real lights are for tender, could you share some reference photo of the rear light?

The conduit for the headlights

preparing the wire to mount on the frame/bumper

(Fit check)

mounted, a bit of painting and weathering.

Steps

Used the same method to make the non-skid plates.

A bit more progress today.

Prepared the pipe with thin tape wrapped around a wire.

Made some more parts.

Fit check on frame

Installing the post that holds pipes

Painting in black

Assembly of plowshares