My 5" scale steamroller project

[genec]

I know you don't have it running yet. But have you given any thought on how to stop it, like brakes

 

[Allen]

Steam traction engines and rollers in the US were rarely fitted with brakes. To control your speed when going downhill, you use the reverser.

 

[Allen]

Did a bit more yesterday before the rains set in. Fabricated a couple braces and the handle & quadrant for the clutch. I also built the detent, but didn't get it installed.


And a couple apron bars from a manure spreader became rear canopy supports.

 

[Allen]

This past Tuesday, Kim had to go to a Director's meeting at the showgrounds. So while she got frustrated with a bunch of stubborn old men, I got to take my frustrations out. Some wit pointed out a couple weeks ago that "Steam rollers don't have strakes on the rear wheels..." Well, no sh-t, Sherlock! I just hadn't gotten around to removing them.

So grind the head off 80+ yo rivets, drive a screwdriver underneath and 'pop!' lots of heavy beating to drive the rivets out tho.





I also finished (except for a spring) the detent latch on the clutch, using the one from the lever I used for the throttle.



My buddy Ben brought over a pair of these to see if they could be cut down for side water tanks... I think they're a little fat, and thin so they'll rust out in a few years - but they may have to do if I don't find 12" diameter ones.