2mmFS 3D Modelling - Ready to place order at last
After the reasonable success of the GWR Outside Framed Van that I received from Shapeways, I am now ready to place another order. The images below (from the Shapeways site) show all of the components that I have put up there. What I intend to do now is compile a single .STL file containing all of the various wagons that I want in a single file to minimise the FUD surcharge of 5 Euros per file.
GWR Outside Framed Van with Steel Solebars
GWR Outside Framed Van with Wooden Solebars
GWR Outside Framed Cattle Wagon (diag W2) with Steel Solebars
GWR Outside Framed Cattle Wagon (diag W2) with Wooden Solebars
GWR Outside Framed Brake Van (diag AA16)
Springs and "J" Hangers with Grease and OK Oil Axleboxes for AA16 Brake Van
Springs with Grease and OK Oil Axleboxes for Cattle Wagons and Vans
Until I see the results I do not know if the Springs and Axleboxes will print (even in FUD), which is why I've put a few spares on the sprues.
The models were all drawn in Google SketchUp, and saved as .STL files using a suitable Plugin. The resultant files have been passed through NetFabb to fix any problems (hopefully the resultant "repaired" files will be alright. Because all of the individual files have uploaded to Shapeways successfully I am hopeful that I can put the models I want in a combined file using NetFabb, and when uploaded will also present no problems.
Ian
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