The return of the N gauge People Mover: SHAPEWAYS PRINTING
Hi All,
the usual apology for the recent 'radio silence' on the blog. I have much to report on from recent weeks, including progress on the N Victoria Bridge and my ramblings in T gauge.
But let's revisit the N gauge Class 139 Parry People Movers hybrid railcar. When we last saw it, some success had been had in creating resin cast transparent bodies for the Kato chassis, and the model had been enjoying itself roaming Wyre Forest MRC's Kinlet Wharf layout at the Blackburn and Stoneleigh shows. I was never entirely satisfied with the MDF/card master that the castings were taken from, though in the end it had turned out pretty good, from a respectable viewing distance
But it could always be better. Just recently I have been teaching myself 'Google Sketchup' and after a modest amount of frustration and swearing (if I ever actally consulted instructions things would be easier!) fathomed out its secrets and discovered it to be a clever and adaptable program. The result of which is the design below, which has been sent, tonight, to SHAPEWAYS to be printed in their latest 'Frosted Ultra Detail' material. I await the package in the post with interest, and will keep you all posted.
(goes away to wonder what sort of 3D printed superstructure could go on a Dapol terrier N gauge chassis!)
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