Very impressive, I think this is where 3d printing really makes a difference in modelmaking.

I would agree that making it in brass, as Roy did, would take a good while. I like working brass but a quick think in my head is running to many hours of sitting at the bench. 

A couple of evenings to design seems to me very fast, I still have the 3d cad learning curve ahead of me.   All very tempting. 

On 17/01/2024 at 16:58, Keith Turbutt said:

Hi David,

 

Looks like the one in Lavenham Goods shed. See also my PM             

Thanks Keith,

A lovely photo. I think that it is slightly taller than the version Roy modeled, the plinth looks a bit longer and thinner.

I'm intrigued by what looks like a stretcher frame in the background?

David

5 hours ago, barrowroad said:

David, As a former Weights & Measures Inspector I would describe your lovely model as suitable for a platform weighing machine rather than a weighbridge.  The calibrated weighing beams for a weighbridge were much longer than the one you have modelled.  The Lavenham Goods photo is of a 'sunken' platform machine probably of up to a couple of tons capacity. Weighbridges were usually 10tons or over.

 

Robin

Roy's model on the Crownest tramway was obviously meant for weighing little narrow gauge 'tubs'. I would expect that these would have fitted within your 'couple of tons' specification.

Thanks

David