SBB Twindexx in N scale - Updated -

[bluemattersoda]

I'm currently in the early stages of modelling the SBB RABDE 502 Twindexx in N scale, and I was wondering if anyone else is interested if I were to put it up on Shapeways?

Here's some of my other work for reference: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/109915-3d-printed-trains-victorian-vlocity-sydney-waratah-sncf-tgv/

 

RABDE 502: 

 

 

 

Update:

Cabs sent off to Shapeways for initial test print! Starting on carriages soon. (Note, this is the second class cab. First class is not shown but is being printed too)

 

 

Work In Progress: 

 

  

 

Edited October 15, 2016 by bluemattersoda

[bluemattersoda]

The digital model of the Cab cars is almost done and should be ready for a test print this week. For those who are interested, progress shots are being posted over in the 3D printed section! http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/113998-sbb-rabde-502-twindexx-intercity-n-scale-with-gears/

[Revolution Ben]

 

Hi there,

 

I am not familiar with the prototype but are you working from drawings? Comparing the photograph you have posted to the CAD suggests that the front end proportions might want a little more finessing.

 

To me the headlight clusters on the CAD look too narrow/tall and too close together, compared to the photograph of the actual unit, and the windscreen looks a little narrow too.

 

I appreciate this might be a parallax error or simply caused by distortion in reproduction but I know from experience that it is possible to get too "close" to a project and a second pair of eyes can sometimes help.

 

Cheers

 

Ben A.

[bluemattersoda]

Hi there,

 

I am not familiar with the prototype but are you working from drawings? Comparing the photograph you have posted to the CAD suggests that the front end proportions might want a little more finessing.

 

To me the headlight clusters on the CAD look too narrow/tall and too close together, compared to the photograph of the actual unit, and the windscreen looks a little narrow too.

 

I appreciate this might be a parallax error or simply caused by distortion in reproduction but I know from experience that it is possible to get too "close" to a project and a second pair of eyes can sometimes help.

 

Cheers

 

Ben A.

 

 

You may be right Ben, it was very hard to get the front right. The frustrating thing is that I had several drawings from the internet and I used a front elevation to help with the front...I'm starting to think it was an early design sketch...

 

I may try again soon

[bluemattersoda]

Hi everyone, 

I've update the model as suggested by Ben A - please check out the thread over at 3D printing: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/113998-sbb-twindexx-intercity-n-scale-spur-n-echelle-n/?p=2647678. 

 

Here are some images:

 

 

 

 

And the Second Class trailer (first class is also done):

 

 

 

 

Anyhow, please let me know what you think. I hope to do another test print soon and will post photos when that's done. 

 

Alan

[bluemattersoda]

Hi all, long time no post. Here's the updated print. I've decided to use decals for the livery rather than paint. I'm still making the decals at the moment, and the white undercoat isn't as good as I hoped. 
 


There are more photos in the 3D printing forum: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/113998-sbb-twindexx-intercity-n-scale-spur-n-echelle-n/?p=2889606

Edited October 16, 2017 by bluemattersoda

[Satan's Goldfish]

Out of interest, when were these units introduced and what routes do they run? I think I recognise them from around Zurich but can't recall noticing them elsewhere.

[bluemattersoda]

Out of interest, when were these units introduced and what routes do they run? I think I recognise them from around Zurich but can't recall noticing them elsewhere.

 

Hi, they aren't in passenger service yet, still in testing around Switzerland. i think they are slated for service this year

[robert_t]

Hi everyone, 

I've update the model as suggested by Ben A - please check out the thread over at 3D printing: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/113998-sbb-twindexx-intercity-n-scale-spur-n-echelle-n/?p=2647678. 

 

Here are some images:

 

 

 

 

And the Second Class trailer (first class is also done):

 

 

 

 

Anyhow, please let me know what you think. I hope to do another test print soon and will post photos when that's done. 

 

Alan

 

These look great Alan - and the photos too! What do you think it would take to rework the models for Z gauge? Could they be simply scaled somehow? (I'm not particularly familiar with 3D modelling but would certainly be happy to roll my sleeves up to do things like this!)

[bluemattersoda]

These look great Alan - and the photos too! What do you think it would take to rework the models for Z gauge? Could they be simply scaled somehow? (I'm not particularly familiar with 3D modelling but would certainly be happy to roll my sleeves up to do things like this!)

 

Hey sorry for the looooong delay to responding - completely slipped my mind! Z gauge is definitely possible though unfortunately don't have any plans at the moment. However I am planning a HO version in full color sandstone, depending on the success of the test prints

Cheers!

[bluemattersoda]

Hi everyone, I've got photos of the painted model over at 3D printing threads http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/113998-sbb-twindexx-intercity-n-scale-spur-n-echelle-n/&do=findComment&comment=2904722

 

Probably be selling these on Shapeways this week!

 

Thanks all,

Alan

[Gordonwis]

They've only just beaten you into service   (sadly as I dislike them - much prefer my loco and coaches ICs)

[bluemattersoda]

They've only just beaten you into service (sadly as I dislike them - much prefer my loco and coaches ICs)

That's good, guess I still beat them then. I actually prefer the multiple units, on aesthetics!