Ragtag Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Hi all, having been informed by A1 Models that their chopped oleo buffers were discontinued due to lack of demand, I wondered whether anyone was aware of an alternative supplier? I'm looking to fit to a Class 90 as per George Dent's article in MR a few years ago. Thanks in advance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragtag Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) A good hunt turned up these: https://www.shapeways.com/product/2SKSSLEVW/1-76-chopped-oleo-buffers?optionId=63136101&li=marketplace I'm curious whether anyone has tried them? I'm unsure if the finish of a 3D print would match the quality achieved with brass Edited January 12, 2019 by Ragtag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I think that is the work of MGR Hooper from this forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 I asked A1 models about 20 years ago if they were planning to redo them as my stock of them was depleting, they suggested buying round buffets and a file. On a few models I ended up keeping the Hornby originals, as all of the ones I've seen lack the guide framework behind the buffer head and it's easier to recess the Hornby ones in the retracted position than other alternatives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefrk Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Anyone got pictures and sizes and I'll do them Dave. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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