Hi All,
I recently got an MTH 2-10-0, but I didn't like the platform on the Tender. So I decided to model a new one and here are the results. I will be posting this in the downloads section.
Stock Tender:
The Model:
Next to each other:
Finished on the Tender:
I made the holes on the underside for the steps small they can be expanded to allow the screw to fit in case the screws were different. I expanded mine to 5/64 which was snug for the screws.
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Looks much more prototypical.
Are considering a shorter shank coupler?
Nice work on the new part. Did you 3D print it?
Tom
A kadee 805 would look nice.
Hi Y'all,
Thanks for the comments.
To answer your questions, yes, I 3D printed it here at the house. It took about 45 minutes on the highest quality setting.
I did get a shorter coupler - basically the shortest I could find that was compatible with the ERR board. I have a picture of it below put together.
I agree a Kadee would look good if I ran with Kadees. 
But it would probably be easy to update the model with the Kadee mount.
Here are pictures of it painted and installed:
Here's a video of the upgraded engine (ERR with new lighting). The red flashing lights under the cab are the Evan Designs Campfire LEDs I use to simulate the burn. And sorry for the crab claw on the front - I'm double heading this with a 2-8-0, so I needed it. I also did not have the smoke on, but it works like a champ.
Allan, nice job on the tender. The Kadee 805 will couple up to the lobster claws.
Hmmm. Interesting...
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