1:35th Muir Hill rail tractor

[Bernhard]

The manufacturing of the rear tractor carriers:
First the contour of the lower parts is pre-machined.

[Bernhard]

Then the upper and lower parts are clamped together and the axle hole is drilled.

[Bernhard]

Finally, the parts are cut from the bar.

[Bernhard]

This is followed by the holders for fixing the brake shoes.

[Bernhard]

The last parts: the two coupling bolts.

[Bernhard]

Now all parts are ready for the assembly of the frame.

Bernhard

[finescalerr]

That must have required a few days' work. Satisfactory. -- Russ

[Ray Dunakin]

Nice work!

[Les Tindall]

This is incredible micro-engineering!
Les

[Barney]

Very nice - incredible machine work
Barney

[Chuck Doan]

Beautiful work, and a great prototype!

[Bernhard]

Thanks for your interest!

The upper frame part is soldered together now with the resistance soldering device.

[Bernhard]

Then the 3D-printed front and rear parts are glued on.

[Bernhard]

This is followed by the side panels, which are also glued in place.

[Bernhard]

Then the holders for the brakes and the lower rear tractor supports are mounted.
Now the frame is more or less ready.

Bernhard