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Hello Tasmania from Thailand
Just joined RM Web and this is my first enquiry.
I have about 60 different Bachmann OO gauge wagons that need new bogie frames. Looking at the three that you have on one of your posts how did you produce these diagrams?
I'm reluctant to get them printed commercially because of the cost and am seriously considering buying a printer just to get these items made. But, I need to be sure that I can get the software and develop the skills needed to create the files before I start spending on the hardware.
Best regards
Brian Gledhill (bkk-bkk)
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Hi Brian.....Im a residential drafter so am fluent in Cad, I used online drawings combined with photos an d measuring wagons I have, to produce the drawing file. Then sliced that to produce the .stl file to print from.
I have quite a few good wagon books which have dimensional drawings, as well as just interpreting photos. There is a bit of fudging as well due to the limitations of the printing process, my current printer is a creality cr10s.
I generally print at .1mm resolution and fairly slowly too, around 30 - 40mm per second. I print parts to get the best look fo rthe surface seen, so some are printed flat and the attached to other parts printed in a different plane.
It really is a bit of trial and error!
What is it you are after as I would be happy to help a bit, true I do sell some on ebay, but thats more to have the printing be self funding rather than make my fortune.
Amanda.......
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Hello Amanda
Many thanks for your response.
I have just posted a more detailed (and long-winded) description of the problems "Replacement OO gauge wagon bogies and running gear".
This contains an attachment with details of the wagons for which I need replacement parts.
Looking forward to your reply
Brian
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