Javier L

It has been a good minute since ive been online, as work hinders a good portion of my modelling these days. Nevertheless I have managed a few prints in the previous months that I am quite happy with. Along with that I have completed printing parts for one of my Long Island Coaches, assembled as seen here. Some fiddling with the cad file has been undertake to address the roof supports overhang since this print, as they proved somewhat fragile and tended to curl downward post print. For this particular model though I must remain satisfied with having broken them off and cementing them in place at the roofline. I have not found in my studies any identifying classes for Long Island Wood Cars, although one such surviving roster in the Long Island Comprehensive History Book series documents this coach series to be numbered 51-66 at the time of delivery. One such coach was used in a Publicity Stunt by the route for the record of speed cycling behind the draft of a train, undertaken by the American Sport Cyclist Charles M Murphy. I hope to have at least one or two more such coaches added to the stock list for a short train. This number may expand at the advent of a new printer, which I may be in the running for soon. As far as I am aware im the only such person to be modelling pre-Pennsy Long Island, although I would love for someone to prove me wrong :) Best Javier

I have fancied for some time to create a dedicated thread for anyone who wishes to describe some of their Cad activities in the H0 corner of RMWeb; a place where the 3D modelling and printing side of things can be displayed as to give a sense on how 3.5 models should be approached in general. I hold the opinion that the gauge is advantageous; models here should be small enough to fit reasonably within a layout space to allow for large consists, while also retaining the majority of details you would normally see disappear on smaller scales (Scales I quite enjoy Cadding, but not as much.!). I would like to start off by sharing in that event, my most recent project, which is made in an effort to appeal to some who are not quite pregrouping, though not yet BR. I would encourage others to join in with their cads as well, some of which I am aware of from the Email Group.! Most recently completed, one Southern Railway 25T brakevan, affectionately: Pillbox. The model is completed with functioning tension lock couplers, and using HMRS Southern Wagon transfers we have a lettering that still decently fits as it should on the vans. Ive also an RCH 7 Mineral wagon (LMS & LNER P.O.) which is 3 Link fitted, yet in need of LMS or some other undecided transfers. Best, Javier

Just now hearing about the theft, and Im sorry to hear so many models were taken. Shall keep an eye out for any of the models, perhaps the fellow thinks they can wait it out before piping them to ebay, should be wary of these things. Best Regards, Javier

Custom 3D chassis for these, although this once again does not preclude the use of RTR. All of these models are in HO of course. This engine model serves use as three different engines: two freight consolidations, an H-51 & H-51a, and the passenger type G-53, all three having been delivered by Brooks. A nice builders photo from the Dave Keller collection is attached, though both the Passenger & Freight locos seem to be rarer to find photos of. Javier

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The copy I have is currently in shambles, I recieved it in fairly poor condition. I think it will be scanner fodder for personal use at the least. I could actually use a copy of Ron Ziels The Long Island Railroad in Early Photographs. Fairly easy to acquire, I just haven’t gotten about it. Some very good shots in there as well at the least! I hope to use my own 3D printed chassis’ depending on how well they come together, the trick being the thin bar frame which makes up the front end of most <American> 4-4-0’s. RTR is not out of the question, I was just hoping to take advantage of motor kits like those from HighLevel or Gibson. Javier

Throw the third switch..! - Throw it I say! These engines certainly predate Tichy or Goodfellow eras. I have a few more coaches I want to do for variety, but I intend to take a bit of time identifying each, as the early rosters seem to be missing some info to my understanding. At the moment I’m reverse engineering a glass plate negative for dimensions of an appropriate engine; The railroad ordered 16 4-4-0’s they designated as class D-52. With the last of engines delivered by Rogers in May 1883. (I believe this to be a retroactively imposed designation by Pennsylvania Railroad to conform to their identification system. The book series The Long Island Railroad: A Comprehensive History records previous engine rosters simply by the number each engine was designated at the mass engine renumbering on October 1st, 1898.) Cheers! Javier

Dead threads tell no tales... luckily I don't think we've hit the statute of limitations on reviving this one yet. I may take up the small layout idea for LIRR, currently working several pre 1920's equipment projects related to the road in AutoCAD. That was a time before the population took off, and you could still spot regular two coach consists. Currently printing one of my wood coaches for it, a Jackson & sharp 56', bogies need some workshopping before they're ready. Javier

Taking a chunk of time to work on the K class Body for the Hornby 2MT. The chassis ive received is an R.852, and I had near immediately began work when it arrived. Ive discovered it is a much longer wheelbase than even what the OO 2MT should be, my guess is that it was a basic standard chassis anyway. Nonetheless it is not so severe in that I didn't think I could roll with it, and I now have a half completed Body to fit it. Should be a few more days worth if work, I can report back once I think im ready with a printable file. More on that in March though. I shall have to come back with the prototype dimensions for the R.852. The chassis ends up being a tad tall for the firebox area, and ive had to raise the firebox, boiler & cab slightly as a result. I believe that a Bachmann version of the 2MT would fit better, and I would be willing to work on a version of that should It ever come into my possession. Javier

Has been a minute since ive made a forum post, but ive just heard about this and it had me thinking of what project I could work off of an existing RTR chassis. What ive found is the Ivatt 2MT ( a class I know little of considering how deep into pregrouping I am). Hornby & Bachmann both offered these before, and Hornby has also reissued the model in a new tool. Driver diameter is prototypically 5' Wheelbase on drivers clock in at 6' 9" + 7' 0" Now I would have to check the chassis height and many of the other dimensions on it beforehand, but I believe I could squeeze an Lbscr's K class body onto it with relative success, given a margin of 3" on the wheelbase and about 2" on the drivers. Where would this magical Ho body come from? Im a CAD wizard of course I would also want to check against a rtr pacific to make way for the Brighton L class/ southern N15x. Alternatively the Brighton J1/j2 could be done, but now im just regurgitating research that hasnt happened yet. ~Javier re: looking at more diagrams from Jh russles "southern locomotives" I could possibly get away with an E5 or E5x using the Ivatt, but the boiler pitch might be something that needs work

Doing the rounds for a few small diameter wheels, so lets see if anyone knows if he still produces anything?

Oh dear! Its just too gorgeous Eric, im very happy by the sight of it! Ill have to get you the material for the net issue if its not too late, these things catch up on me too often Best, Javier

Howdy all! Had finished a print of some new American stock I recently finished in CAD, a pair of flatcars by a company Harlan & Hollingsworth about 1860~ish. A similar kit to this was once available by Alkem Kits in HO, but its been discontinued recently from what I understand. The cars have come out okay, though a bit of wedging has occurred on the undersides of both (Either from stretched FEP film on the photon, or its a botch job in adding supports on my part). Thankfully not too severe that I’d have to trash the models, a bit of filing them flush has helped; they still need the low areas to be filled. This has got me thinking however that I should I adjust my print settings, which I haven't really played with since I got the machine about a year ago. Perhaps someone has suggestions Best Javier

Howdy good people! Its been a good while since my last post, though its understandably been a rough year all around. I figure though its time for a clean slate thread to record my modelling ventures in AutoCAD, which is taking me to interesting things I don't many would ever have expected to see as kits. While some might be familiar with my own Shapeways shop, I have been working to produce models from home to work around the moderately obnoxious price hikes. My current slate includes a number of LBSCR prototypes, along well as a small number of Early American things. Im quite happy with a few resents on this list, Ill admit ive had quite a bit of fun with the earlier era stuff! (You'll no doubt find a significant lack of pre 1930's freight cars options in HO) Presently backlog calls, but I wont let this spot go cold for long... I hope Peace!

Hi Paul, I wouldnt wish to steal BrightonBoi's thunder on his blog. Its an I3 by me that was part of the same order. Best

Thats how I get my wagons done surprisingly. Its looking great!

Ive been very fortunate to be able to print the J1 by @BrightonBoi as part of one of his first works. An overall excellent model by him! I cant wait to see what he comes out with in the future! Cheers!

Small update I had done some CAD during the week. And by some I mean.. ...started a whole 'nother engine. This is the I3! I had a request for it, and it seemingly took off on its own. Ive almost finished the Hayling Island as well. I need a few more touches before its finished 100% but its looking very well for the engine! Javier

Had a paint session the other day! Swimmingly I believe, even with some minor bruises. The steps had to be removed to accomidate the Coupling rods, something I will have to adjust in CAD. she does ride a tad high, which ill also be fixing. Other than that, transfers are on the way, and I should be lettering her quite soon! Im not in the business of lining finer that the brushes, but I will do my best with other lining transfers when im able. I also gave a go at some parts that arrived for this engine. Unfortunately uncle Javier had to discover the hard way when trying to ream for bearings. The chassis is now a conglomerate of 17 pieces hastily cemented together. C’est la vie! I had to print a new one anyhow.. The finale comes with the next print I worked on, the Inspector engine! Marvelous thing! Im quite pleased with the saloon, save for a lamp iron which unfortunately didnt make it. given a little bit of time to dry however, and she’ll be ready for paint! Wish me luck boys!

Actually, swelling. The models seemingly expanded a hair, not by a huge amount, though enough that the chassis didn't fit with the body. I've since filed away excess material to compensate, and will have to adjust the model a tad. Usually for parts that I think may expand, I make a space of .01-.02mm between parts. Ive been referring to MikeTrace's blog on his own printing adventures, he has detailed the issue once before, though ive been skipping around a bit in there If im being honest.

Hello monkeysarefun, Its my understanding Monocure is much cheaper that the Anycube, ill probably follow a similar route when the time comes. This is indeed the default green resin, which becomes quite brittle when dry. I actually managed to break off one of the Brake Shoes & a brake lever right off its rigging for this print! Perhaps I should have drilling while the print was still "Gooey", not that ive started any drilling yet. Im certainly not ready to drop it either! Meanwhile, I decided It was dry enough (Given this of course) to apply a coat of Krylon to the model. so into the bucket it went! After a couple coats, and a bit of drying, You can now see a texture once hidden by the green transparent colo(u)r. It is very smooth to the touch, and very well in appearance, and wile there are some visible striations, they dont stick out enough to distract from the model itself. Some fine tuning is needed now to remove residual evidence of supports that meshed with the model. The particularly nasty one on the cab side will have to be rubbed away for a bit, but ill see that I take care of that before I decide to get a shot of that side! Uuuh... bye!

Hello Tony Ive recently purchased a Photon DPL from Anycube. It prints in a resin vat, which hardens with an LCD screen, quite a nifty machine! Smooth very, and quite fine in layering, there were ~2800 slices in the final print!

Back again, Ive brought goodies!!! Seen here is the first print of the Hayling to grace the world. I had given a go to test out how the details come out on these things, you can see rivets at 0.2mm across! There were some less impressive bits, though perhaps they stem from a lack of knowing. For one, the Air Brake Compressor was cut at almost half way before it started printing, and there was one spot where the support dug right into the cabside! Both occasions had improper placement of the aforementioned supports, but this is good practice I believe! and neigh significant enough to call a total disappointment! With this, I am nearly ready to finish the Hayling engine/ Inspector. Perhaps a go in printing the Saloon-ed engine, and ill give the option for both to use (almost) the same chassis. Bonne Nuit!

I have returned! Apologies to everyone who was anticipating something over the past few weeks; Some personal affairs have prevented me from doing any heavy modelling. Despite this, I have been able to work reasonable often on models, and I have done quite a bit since my last post. For starters, I have put down the NYC Streetcar for now, as it is finished for the time being. I am awaiting drawings for the floor, which should <supposedly> arrive within the next couple of weeks. I had not recorded much of the progress on it, as at the time; I had believed it was needed to be ready for a Model Show, and had to expedite work. My attention has thus shifted focused to the Hayling Island Inspector Engine, which was nearly complete at the time I last put it down. So far, I have two iterations of the Sharp Stewart engine in model form; one such guise being in its Hayling Island form; along with the other, more infamous form of Inspector. I also have plans to eventually work on the as delivered "cab-less" version. There was an intention to reveal a finished model in the LBSCR Modellers Digest, though with the way things turned out, It had been left where it was. In this time though, I should thank and give mention to the editors of the Digest: David Searle, Nick Holliday & Eric Gates (Burgandy), who have allowed me to make small sections within the last two issues of the periodical; as well, for their help in my research of the LBSCR, I very much appreciate the help! Besides this, I have now completed work on the Diagram 19B Horse Box & a Brighton 30 Ton wagon in N scale, both available on shop. Besides this, I have a couple of commissions I have laid out for the summer which should keep me busy, and Ive mad into a small list. The List in order: Ex LBSC I3 Ex LBSC I1-X Steinway Lines Streetcar (For Completion) Andrew Barclay (British Gypsum) Brooklyn East District Terminal 16 (Drawings have now been a acquired, and it will be my first american steamer) Ex LBSC E5-X (Finishing the LBSC Version) I have recently also purchased & recieved a Photon DPL printer, you could imagine my excitement at the prospects now available in printing models. Now all I need is to become a half decent livery painter, and business will be booming! Hope you are all doing well! And of course Ill have to get on with these posts more often! Javier Edit: Was bound to forget something! I am in need of some references for the what I can put on the Hayling Island engine, Ill be going shir deep into detailing! If anyone has detail photos on any Sharp Stewart engines or terriers that would be great!

Well, yes! Perhaps phrasing was a bit off, I dont think Ill be doing the 8T Van in 2mm, unless I decide to do a specific version of it. The good chap Eddie Poole (Stockprints) already has a version of this on his Shapeways shop; so it would be somewhat redundant as im sure his version can be adapted quite nicely for others. At the moment, I think ive cracked scaling the HorseBox. Nary educated in the ways of this scale, I have made three different versions of the wagons, for 1:160, 1:152 & 1:148 respectively. Id probably ask any skilled CAD-Wielders about detail sizing, I wouldn't want any of these planks to mesh into one solid wall, any recommended sizes? bEST Javier