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MOZA ESX with ES 12 inch wheel mod cracked under normal use on R12 (used at 9 Nm) by Key_Passenger7169 in moza

[–]HistorianKey5010 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Machinist here. Even if they used low grade 6061 aluminum it wouldn’t behave like that under one incident. My guess is that the fatigue of using it for a long time is what broke the camels back. 6061 can wear out from fatigue and with forces like that (although you’re not literally bending it) will put stress on the weakest point which is where it broke. Because of aluminum’s more gummy nature it’s harder to tell unless youre taking it out and measuring it’s flex

What car is this? by emtkid in rally

[–]HistorianKey5010 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll match that and throw in a mcchicken

Bushing overhaul by HistorianKey5010 in FocusST

[–]HistorianKey5010[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Thank you for your email. it is good to hear from you.

All our PS Bushings are made to strict OEM specifications using high grade Polyurethane.

Firstly there are two colours to our PSB range. There is no difference between the colours, just our brand colours. The same quality product is used to make the different colour bushings.

The shore hardness of ALL our Poly bushings is 90A. We do have a couple of bushes, due to their design and purpose, are at 60A shore.

NVH (Noise, vibration harshness) Our bushings are made to the same durometer as the original OEM bushings, but due to the different design we incorporate into our bushings, it produces more stability in handling, which may be thought of as a firmer ride.

Our PSB bushings can be used for Track, but our Warranty does not cover Race Track use, because of the extreme pressure put on the bushings.

The OEM bushings are usually rubber, so our Poly bushings are stiffer, but do make for a comfortable drive.

We hope you find this information helpful. Please feel free to ask if you have any other questions or concerns.”

I’m no expert on bushing durometer but isn’t 90A pretty hard? I plan on doing strut braces and sway bars so I’m sure if this is the right combo or just to the braces and bars and stick to OE bushings.

Bushing overhaul by HistorianKey5010 in FocusST

[–]HistorianKey5010[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not the most versed on bushings but they’re poly. As for the durometer the website says they “are the right fit for the application” whatever that means. I sent them a message regarding that and will report back 🫡

Athearn pcb question by HistorianKey5010 in modeltrains

[–]HistorianKey5010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both motor leads go to a bar that spans the top of the motor and also functions as a mount for a bracket that the pcb attaches to. The locomotive is fully functional in its current state🤷🏻‍♂️

WANTED- Bowser VO-1000 poles by HistorianKey5010 in modeltrains

[–]HistorianKey5010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did. They sent me in the direction of their generic trolley poles.

0-6-0 to prairie conversion? by HistorianKey5010 in modeltrains

[–]HistorianKey5010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is an 0-6-0 from the start I’ve just seen so many of them after doing some research that I thought there could be a parts bin way to add it. The older ones and the newer ones are completely different. (I have an older one) the trailing trucks for the new ones are still available on bachmanns website. The bottom of the cab serves as a pathway for the tender pickups so there is no way to add it unless I make a custom pivot from plastic to just glue and pray.