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W hat's with the 1:48 scale? Well, that's the scale I model in these days. Everything in "real life" (or the "Prototype") is reduced by a factor of 48. Scaling everything down by a factor of 48 results in models that have incredible and very visible detail. Another way to express this scaling is to refer to it as "quarter inch scale" or O-scale. In the UK, the scale used for this size of model is 1:43 or 7mm (to the foot). I thought those guys were supposed to be all metric... In Europe, they stick to ratios and use 1:45. So in On3, O refers to the scale. But what does "n3" mean? This is easy to explain. Most railroads in Europe and North America etc. operateon what's known as standard gauge (4' 8 1/2" spacing between the rails). The "n3" refers to the narrower rail spacing of 3 feet - as used on less traveled short lines where lower construction costs were critical. In terms of era and place, I'm modeling the Pacific Northwest roughly between 1890 and 1900. The projects opposite will eventually be used on a new On3 layout that I am planning - The Elk Valley Lumber Co. Questions? Contact me at |
 Constructing a Carson and Colorado 22' flat car from basswood. A 3-part previously published article. Building RGS Caboose #0409 from styrene. Constructing two D&RGW MOW cars (Kitchen and Commissary) from styrene. Constructing a small track side shanty from basswood.Re-gauging a Bachmann On30 Climax to On3.
Projects under construction:
Freelancing a 24' flat car from basswood that's based on D&RGW standards. Converting and back dating a Baldwin 2-6-0, 30" gauge locomotive to 3 foot gauge and late 1890's era. Constructing the Elk Valley General Store and Office from milled and dimensional basswood. Finishing a 15' Foothill Model Works resin Caboose.Re-gauging a Bachmann On30 Shay to On3. Re-gauging and detailing a Bachmann On30 0-4-0T Porter to On3. More way cool stuff... |
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Last updated: August 2008 |