Geofs Stainz before it was kitbashed to Make a Quarry Loco.
Geof likes what James McInerney did with his version.
Geof likes what Bill Cooper did with his version.
They both set a very high standard.
So lets' see how we get rid of old Stainz. First dis-assemble the original.
Make new sub-assemblies that change it's character, ready to paint then re-assemble.
Trial fit sub-assemblies, prior to primer and paint.
Chimney Spark arrestor was cut off, bell and whistle removed near Cab, bigger eaves roof plate,
coal bunker at back of Cab, extended side tanks forward, added footplate to front,
new front buffer plate, buffers added, front step irons added and raised rear tail light.
Space was tight for R/C and the standard size Servo with my usual Quadrant Plate that is used
to change from Forward to Neutral then to Reverse, so I used a Sub Micro Servo & Conrod throw.
Stainz as a Quarry Loco entered service on BTR 16 February, 2009.
Powered by 8 AA Cells, JR brand R/C, Schultz ESC, LEDs for directional lights, Sub Micro Servo 'Reverser'.
