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Laser Waiting Shelter


-missy-

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Hello :)

 

I know I have posted something like this back in the old thread but I thought it was worth posting something similar again on this blog..

 

Highclere Waiting Shelter in 4 simple steps....

 

1. I draw the waiting shelter in autocad then convert it into coreldraw as the laser software uses coreldraw. The red lines are for full cut and the black lines are for 'half etch'. The laser does use more colours but these are the two I use the most.

 

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2. The file is then uploaded to the laser and the end result is what you see below. This was cut from 0.6mm thick plywood.

 

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3. The parts were cut out then glued together with PVA glue.

 

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4. I then painted the shelter using a mix of enamels and acrylic paints.

 

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Missy :)

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Excellent work Missy, you can't beat using wood when representing um! woodsmile.gif

 

Something beyond me but that lazer etching looks to be a very useful tool.

 

Trevor.

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Hello :)

 

Thank you Mark and Trevor.

 

Excellent work Missy, you can't beat using wood when representing um! wood:)

 

Something beyond me but that lazer etching looks to be a very useful tool.

 

Trevor.

 

Hello Trevor :)

 

Think of it as the same as chemical etching but not with metal. I have found it very useful for bits on Highclere.

 

Missy :)

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I really must find a use for this, your results really do push the boundaries. Food for thought biggrin.gif

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I know I'm a bit slow off the mark here… my excuse is that I don't go to the blogs as often as forums. :rolleyes:

This shelter is stunning, Missy, and your attention to detail in your modelling in general is pretty remarkable,

even more so considering it's 2mm scale! Don't think my eyes could even contemplate such tiny work!

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Can I ask where you had the cutting done. I am looking at having a few small pieces cut but everywhere I can find seems to only be interested in large scale commercial jobs.

 

Thanks

 

Andrew

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Hello Andrew smile.gif

 

I have a friend who has access to a laser cutter so I guess I am lucky. As for alternatives I guess the most popular company for Railway Modellers is YORK MODELMAKERS who seem to have grasped the Railway bits. Im sure they would be able to help.

 

Missy smile.gif

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Hello Andrew smile.gif

 

I have a friend who has access to a laser cutter so I guess I am lucky. As for alternatives I guess the most popular company for Railway Modellers is YORK MODELMAKERS who seem to have grasped the Railway bits. Im sure they would be able to help.

 

Missy smile.gif

 

Thanks. I'll give them a try.

 

Andrew

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