As a starter for my 006 project I've converted a Busch Feldbahn waggon to 006. The Busch system is HOf, and uses a gauge of 6.5mm. So all I've done is to replace the wheelset with one made using my home made 2mm finescale forming tool.
Here's a photo of the underside with one original and one replacement axle, the brass wheelset is the home made one;
And the waggon sat on the pizza;
I'll blacken the tyres in due course. Wheel dia. 5.4mm, hub dia. 3.0mm, axle 1.5mm dia. x 10.4mm long.
I'm not entirely convinced by these wheels, the flange seems rather thin. I did run the first set that I made through a 2FS point at a show, but I feel that I need to build a loco and a 6mm gauge point to test them properly. I have a feeling that I may end up making a new forming tool.
I can use this waggon to work out and set a standard coupling height as well as use it as a test bed for my home made wheels.
When I turned the axles to pin-point the ends I simply used a file, then a light touch with a stone, followed by a rub with a rubbing stick for a final shine. This is of course not the correct way to do the job, the right way is to grind the points, but my way works for me even tho' it would no doubt upset model engineering theorists...
It doesn't really fit in with my plans, but I like it anyway and find it rather cute. There are other Busch waggons knocking about awaiting conversion.
Paul.
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