Making container wagons to go with my 66 Class
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Do you have your own printer ? I've always been slightly disappointed with the finish on 3D printing but I suppose for wagon chassis, it's not critical. :roll:
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As a devotee of Steam, until very recently I was blissfully unaware of the Class 66; that was until watching Ep 3 of "Trains that changed the World", still available via our SBS On Demand - link here:
Trains That Changed the world
It featured a Class 66 right at the end, pulling a huge load out of Felixstowe Freight Terminal.
That set me off searching:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQlGn7nq_M4
impressive sound, worth listening to thru good speakers to get the full bass!
Keep us posted on your progress, I hope your loco has Sound!
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Yes they are are OO and N and the size difference seems enormous but the N scale one is exactly half the size of OO. 4mm and 2mm are much easier to work with than 3.5mm and 1.905mm (HO and 1:160 N) I still prefer to hand craft models as the finish is so much better and can be moulded and replicated quickly with no sanding and filling required, but the 3d printers do come in handy for other things. I have designed and printed pallets, fencing, windows for my buildings and accessories for my garage models. Like all new technology you have to find what works for you. I draw all my items up myself and this helps to learn and understand the process, it is possible to download free files that you can print if you wish. I am only a beginner in this new method and still have a lot to learn but it is fun. I have found this process brilliant for creating items for around the house such as door handles for cupboards. hooks for the bathroom and I even made a replacement hinge for a camping ice box, now that's cool!That's looking good Robyn - are they "OO" Gauge and "N" Gauge ? The difference looks huge ………..
Do you have your own printer ? I've always been slightly disappointed with the finish on 3D printing but I suppose for wagon chassis, it's not critical. :roll:
The lighthouse is for a new layout
The Bottle Shop window frames are 3D printed
Parts for an Australian N scale car carrier
A NSW Railways Cream shed for my friend
A British warflat wagon and Sherman tank (minus its gun barrel) in 2mm scale. I am still trying to get some drawings for the warflat in order to finish it as I have used a photo to get the basic shape.
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Thank you Colin, I have found a few youtubes of the pink 66 class as well and they are quite impressive locos. I might try to watch the SBS episode.Hi Robyn,
As a devotee of Steam, until very recently I was blissfully unaware of the Class 66; that was until watching Ep 3 of "Trains that changed the World", still available via our SBS On Demand - link here:
Trains That Changed the world
It featured a Class 66 right at the end, pulling a huge load out of Felixstowe Freight Terminal.
That set me off searching:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQlGn7nq_M4
impressive sound, worth listening to thru good speakers to get the full bass!
Keep us posted on your progress, I hope your loco has Sound!
Colin
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The lighthouse looksexcellent - is that straight off the printer or have you sanded it down ? Most of the fine detail prints I've seen have a ripple effect finish which is sometimes difficult to get rid of. As you so rightly say, it's new technology, particularly in the case of "home printers" so can only improve as the market grows. One only needs to compare the first few motor cars with today's version………………………!!
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The section on Class 66 in Ep 3 is just a few minutes but the whole series has a lot of interesting material. I found Ep 2 on underground railways very interesting.Thank you Colin, I have found a few youtubes of the pink 66 class as well and they are quite impressive locos. I might try to watch the SBS episode.
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There is more work to do on the lighthouse but it is printed in high res so even though there are lines they are a bit easier to tidy up.Not sure what you're after in terms of drawings Robyn but I found this on Pinterest. No doubt you've seen it too !! It doesn't show underfloor detail but it does give dimensions.
The lighthouse looksexcellent - is that straight off the printer or have you sanded it down ? Most of the fine detail prints I've seen have a ripple effect finish which is sometimes difficult to get rid of. As you so rightly say, it's new technology, particularly in the case of "home printers" so can only improve as the market grows. One only needs to compare the first few motor cars with today's version………………………!!
Thank you for the drawing but I am not sure that is the one I am looking for. The photo I have is this one.
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They are like the first step to a Star Trek replicator!
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On edit - I just tried Googling "Drawings of warwell wagons" and there are quite a few to choose from on there - including one of your twin axled bogies……. ;-)
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The 3D printed wagons primed and ready for painting
Painting the wagons using automotive acrylic lacquer, we have two colours for the fleet Public Transport Commission Red and Teal.
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Are the containers printed or bought ? If you printed them, how did you do the lettering - that looks fabulous. Bill, in spite of his age and surgery problems, is a lucky guy. That's a huge layout you've built for him. Can we see some pictures of it ?
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The containers are some I bought from Walthers. Here is a couple of photos of his layout, I still have a lot of work to do but Bill is enjoying running his trains. It was Bill who got me into this hobby and he was an exceptional model builder with so many awards for his work, it is sad to see him struggling to do basic things now. The salvation has been keeping his mind active with ideas for the layout and models he wants to get finished. I am happy to help him as he supported me and taught me so much about the hobby.Wow, fantastic - well done you.
Are the containers printed or bought ? If you printed them, how did you do the lettering - that looks fabulous. Bill, in spite of his age and surgery problems, is a lucky guy. That's a huge layout you've built for him. Can we see some pictures of it ?
The frame is made using aluminium and eps base as the modules need to be light because I will have to move them around on my own.
A happy boy, running trains on the first official test run. Track work has never been one of my favourite things but it all ran surprisingly well.
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