Narrowminded N scale BLI P5a inserts

[dem34]

I searched the likely boards here, and found no mentions of "Spencer 3D".  Who/what are they. and why shouldn't one buy from them?

More joking. But guy on Ebay who's selling my design for Simplified PRR Catenary poles. When I nudged that hes atleast got to mention that its not his design his response was that he just went off a customer's request. Which is the reason they are named the same way as mine "Amboy Secondary Catenary Poles" and contain locators for configurations that are impossible for how he has printed the design. (its supposed to be modular.)

Don't really care that somebody sells it, just don't care for people not appropriately saying they are using somebody else's CAD file.

[nkalanaga]

Thank you!  Yes, I can understand your position.  One should at least give credit to the creator, even if it a publically-available design.

One good thing, though.  If his prints leave the customers dissatisfied, they won't blame you!

[Dave V]

More joking. But guy on Ebay who's selling my design for Simplified PRR Catenary poles. When I nudged that hes atleast got to mention that its not his design his response was that he just went off a customer's request. Which is the reason they are named the same way as mine "Amboy Secondary Catenary Poles" and contain locators for configurations that are impossible for how he has printed the design. (its supposed to be modular.)

Don't really care that somebody sells it, just don't care for people not appropriately saying they are using somebody else's CAD file.

Oh, shoot, I ordered some from him. I didn't realize. I'm sorry.

[dem34]

Oh, shoot, I ordered some from him. I didn't realize. I'm sorry.

lol not your fault. I just wanted some sort of recognition that they aren't his. But I can mail over nicer ones if needed in configurations that probably make more sense for your modelling area.

Might even make some nicer ones in a bit. Seems I will be spending a lot of time starring down the Raritan River Bridge going forward. 

[Dave V]

lol not your fault. I just wanted some sort of recognition that they aren't his. But I can mail over nicer ones if needed in configurations that probably make more sense for your modelling area.

Might even make some nicer ones in a bit. Seems I will be spending a lot of time starring down the Raritan River Bridge going forward. 

That'd be great. I will definitely keep you in mind. The double mast ones are probably more appropriate for Harrisburg and Lancaster anyway.

[dem34]

That'd be great. I will definitely keep you in mind. The double mast ones are probably more appropriate for Harrisburg and Lancaster anyway.

I'll give a heads up when I get updated variants set up.

[delamaize]

Whelp, I was able to get a hold of BLI during a break at work today, and got the part I need to do the changes ordered. Again, I'm pretty happy with how eager the lady I was talking to was to send me parts. Now given I did pay for them. She seemed interested in our fixes, so maybe they are listening?

Anyways, @bbussey , what tool did you use to get the wheels off and on the axles for the blind wheel replacement? I have an old beat-to-***** NWSL Puller, I'm replacing it with a puller II, sooner than later. But I figured I'd ask if there was a better tool to remove the wheels, since I'm buying new tools.

Yes, I replaced both the blind wheelset and the traction tire wheelset with the flanged non-traction-tire wheelset on two units.  Currently I'm awaiting parts from BLI to upgrade the third unit, the one I picked up in the TrainWorld fire-sale last year.  It's been a while since I did the first two, but I remember having to swap the blind wheels off the blind axle instead of a drop-in replacement.  I sent the fix to BLI back then via email, I'll look to see if I have it still and create a new post with what I did.  Replacing the blind wheel also requires additional 1/32" thick bushings which can be cut from brass or aluminum tubing.  Due to the blind wheels floating .020" above the rail, and the traction-tires being so thick as to prevent those driver wheels from collecting current. the only wheels that collect current are the third driver wheelset and the pilot wheels.  And, of course, the pilot wheels do nothing until the pilot truck tension is addressed.  Once the non-collecting wheelsets are replaced and the spacers added above the pilot trucks, all wheels collect current.  And I don't care about the loss of the traction tires since I'm triple-heading.

[bbussey]

I have an NWSL wheel puller that isn't BTS, so I used that. 

My parts finally arrived yesterday, so I may get around to it this weekend.  I still want to see if there is room for a TCS keep-alive module as well, even with all-wheel pickup.

[sizemore]

I still want to see if there is room for a TCS keep-alive module as well, even with all-wheel pickup.

Please share when you find out those details!

The S.

[delamaize]

I have an NWSL wheel puller that isn't BTS, so I used that. 

My parts finally arrived yesterday, so I may get around to it this weekend.  I still want to see if there is room for a TCS keep-alive module as well, even with all-wheel pickup.

Thanks, question though, what is BTS? I'm drawling a blank

[nickelplate759]

Thanks, question though, what is BTS? I'm drawling a blank

A K-Pop boy band.   Also "Beat To s***"

[delamaize]

A K-Pop boy band.   Also "Beat To s***"

  im am idiot. Of course it is beat to Sh*t, since thats what I said in my message. 
Teach me to read the forum right after I come off shift, and half asleep.

[delamaize]

For those who have ordered parts from BLI, how long does it take them to fill the order on average? I'm out of town for 3 weeks and my girlfriend is picking up my mail. It would be nice to give her the heads up when to expect a package.

[bbussey]

I ordered the P5a parts on May 2, received request for payment on May 12, and received the parts this past week.