A question for S scale modellers

[JCL]

Hi there

 

I'm modelling the GNR in Lincolnshire (Wainfleet and Havenhouse) in 4mm and as a part of that I've been creating some models using 3D printing in 4mm scale on Shapeways. At the moment I've modelled railing posts and crossing gates as at those two stations, I've some platform lamps that I'm testing soon, and a GNR G1 (0-4-4T) that used to ply its trade in the 1920s in the area, but which could be found as far afield as KingsX and West Yorkshire. The lineside models are good through LNER and BR days. In the not too distant future I'll be putting out an Ivatt single for a friend. You can see the details on http://www.gnr-models.com/ and https://www.shapeways.com/shops/gnrmodels .

 

I realise the scope of what I do is fairly narrow, and the models are a result of my modelling area of interest, rather than creating them specifically as a cottage industry. If I were to rescale some of these existing models, in theory, would they be of any interest to S scale modellers? And if I put together future models for my layout and added them to Shapeways, would there be any mileage to me keeping an S scale version in mind while designing them?

 

cheers

 

Jason

[asmay2002]

Your target audience is likely to be less than about 5 people. Probably best to make your stuff known to the editor of the SSMRS gazette  Email editor@s-scale.org.uk.  Alternatively/additionally I can something on the SSMRS website if you wish.

[flubrush]

Hi there

 

I'm modelling the GNR in Lincolnshire (Wainfleet and Havenhouse) in 4mm and as a part of that I've been creating some models using 3D printing in 4mm scale on Shapeways. At the moment I've modelled railing posts and crossing gates as at those two stations, I've some platform lamps that I'm testing soon, and a GNR G1 (0-4-4T) that used to ply its trade in the 1920s in the area, but which could be found as far afield as KingsX and West Yorkshire. The lineside models are good through LNER and BR days. In the not too distant future I'll be putting out an Ivatt single for a friend. You can see the details on http://www.gnr-models.com/ and https://www.shapeways.com/shops/gnrmodels .

 

I realise the scope of what I do is fairly narrow, and the models are a result of my modelling area of interest, rather than creating them specifically as a cottage industry. If I were to rescale some of these existing models, in theory, would they be of any interest to S scale modellers? And if I put together future models for my layout and added them to Shapeways, would there be any mileage to me keeping an S scale version in mind while designing them?

 

Jason,

 

I agree with what Andy has said above.   I'm the Parts Officer for the SSMRS and the main aim is to provide generic items to assist scratchbuilding and which cater for as wide a range of prototypes as is possible.    We are a fairly small society but our members have a wide range of prototype interests so,  as Andy implies, the number interested in very specific prototypes could be quite low.  However,  the society,  or its members on their own behalf,  do approach producers of items in other scales to investigate re-scaling them to S scale and that usually involves finding out what the costs might be and what a minimum order quantity might be to make the cost acceptable.   So something in the Gazette or on the web site could find any member interested.

 

Jim.

[Phil Copleston]

Jason,

 

I had a look at your links. Very nice. But I would say that while 3D printing has its place, as British S scale modellers we are primarily interested in "model-making" or scratchbuilding, rather than wanting ready-assembled stuff. So interest from our members for some of your 3D printed items in S scale would probably be very low, if not almost zero. Otherwise, if we didn't like building it ourselves we'd be modelling in OO or some other commercially supported scale! 

 

But good luck to you and your project in "3D printing the Great Northern Railway"!

[JCL]

Fair enough, I thought I'd ask before I did anything, and I completely understand where you're coming from. Thanks very much for all of your replies.