TTTE Gauge 1 James HD: Buffers

A look into the creation of the buffers for the gauge-1 James model, with in-action video. Shot in full 1080p high definition.

Stay tuned for the blooper reel at the end.

Gauge 1 = runs on 45mm (G) rails. Same as the original models from the series. Don't let anyone tell you they ever used O-scale - you can thank a 1993 edition of Model Railroader for that bit of misinformation.

How do you build one? Visit:
http://sodorscratchbuilding.ne1.net/

Enjoy!

-Kurt

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[legofan605]

iz gauge 1 large scale?

[cudak888]

@legofan605 - G-scale and Gauge-1 fall under the "large scale" collective.

[Farmerboy986]

Ford Red. Would that be the same red they used on their tractors?

[cudak888]

@Farmerboy986 - Could be. Lord knows that hardly any spraycan company has pegged New Ford Blue though.

[TheRyanCarMan]

I have a few questions;

1) What was the advertised scale for the buffers and hooks? Was it G scale because gauge 1 runs on G scale track?

2) I assume you are focusing most on the Ernest Reloaded series at the moment, but what is the next thing you'll work on for James? May I suggest lamp irons and couplings?

3) How is the Edward for Gauge 1 coming? Is it still in the same stage as it was in the video of it under track power?

-Ryan

[cudak888]

@TheRyanCarMan - There is no advertised scale for the Thomas products, but it might as well be 1:20.3 narrow gauge - the models are sorely oversized.

James' face and eye mechanism will probably be next. Don't expect it soon - I have another Ernest episode that I'm pretty sure I can film at home, and a third necessitating one set only (but requiring Stevie and Gail). By then, the series must be making enough to support a warehouse to film the remaining 11 stories.

Same state for Edward.

-Kurt

[TheTWRModeller]

Nice work on the James theme. I was thinking James' theme is more of a 1950s classic rock style. I often see James as a greaser/ Teddy boy.

[930Studios]

Where do there models come from?

[TexasTycoons]

Don't forget about his whistle! You can't have James without his whistle! :^ )

[therailwayinspector3]

That's quite cool actually :)

How is James progressing as of late?

[Farmerboy986]

I see that buffer rolling around there on the table. lol

[pennyf9]

you did a great job Making James!

[laky450]

@cudak888 ok thank you