RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted June 22, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) Looking forward to the Restaurant Car Vents. They are such a pain to represent (well for me anyway). Thanks Mike for bothering. I think this 3d stuff is a huge step forward for modelling. Phil Well here they are. You get 18 and that works out at about £1 each. Bargain IMO if you have ever tried to make these vents. I have a Triplet and a Kitchen Diner to do as well as replacing some 'home made ones' on another Triplet and possibly adding some to other catering carriages on Peterborough North. My advice is, get some and share them if you have too many (sort of crowd funding?) Lovely work from MT and Shapeways. The quality is first class. Phil Edited June 22, 2016 by Mallard60022 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 Thank you. Feedback of any kind, good or bad, very welcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 (edited) The GNR 6 wheel carriage axlebox/spring units fitted to the underframe of a Bill Bedford D 303 XBV. ... and painted and assembled. Edited July 12, 2018 by jwealleans 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) I have made some changes to the following products in my Shapeways Shop: 1. GNR Torpedo Ventilators and Gas Lamps. These have been modified so that the gas lamps have a smaller (2mm) mounting spigot. 2. GNR 6 Wheel Coach Axlebox and springs. These have now been withdrawn. 3. GNR 6 Wheel Coach Fittings. These feature beefed up versions of the previous axleboxes and springs plus a set of 4 sprung buffer bases and 6 compartments worth of torpedo vents and (modified) gas lamps. Available for 1, 2 or 3 coaches. Edited August 9, 2016 by MikeTrice 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I have made some changes to the following products in my Shapeways Shop: 1. GNR Torpedo Ventilators and Gas Lamps. These have been modified so that the gas lamps have a smaller (2mm) mounting spigot. 2. GNR 6 Wheel Coach Axlebox and springs. These have now been withdrawn. 3. GNR 6 Wheel Coach Fittings. These feature beefed up versions of the previous axleboxes and springs plus a set of 4 sprung buffer bases and 6 compartments worth of torpedo vents and (modified) gas lamps. Available for 1, 2 or 3 coaches. I am very persuaded by the GN Coach Fittings sprues for the 6-wheelers. Is there any possibility of a GE set? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 Only if suitable drawings come to light Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Only if suitable drawings come to light Thanks. Which, however, begs the question, what are suitable drawings for this purpose? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 All items produced to date have been taken directly from the GA's either for the item in question or for a vehicle featuring them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigan Wallgate OO Gauge Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Hello Mike, do you do commissions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 Hello Mike, do you do commissions? I tend to do what interests me. What did you have in mind? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 All items produced to date have been taken directly from the GA's either for the item in question or for a vehicle featuring them. Thanks, Mike. I will have to see what GAs might be available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigan Wallgate OO Gauge Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I tend to do what interests me. What did you have in mind? They may not be of interest as they're modern era! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 Unless you ask we will never know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigan Wallgate OO Gauge Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Unless you ask we will never know. I was thinking some station benches, signs, bins and a miniature steam loco planter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 Shapeways have introduced a revised pricing system for FUD and FXD prints. I am pleased to note that all of my products with Shapeways have come down in price by a substantial amount (in the region of 30%). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) The more observant amongst you might have noticed that my other topics have stagnated somewhat lately. I got distracted, which in my case is easily done. I have followed some other topics bemoaning the current non-availability of the Ian Kirk coaches via Coopercraft and the lack of suitable coaches to go with the forthcoming Locomotion Stirling Single. Another comment also suggested that the original Kirk mouldings could be improved upon. This got my little grey cells working overtime, the result of which is I have produced some basic coach kits for GNR 6 wheel coaches available via my Shapeways shop. Currently available are the following (which just happen to represent the vehicles in the vintage train behind the Stirling Single as part of the 1938 Flying Scotsman launch). So the following are now available: GNR Dia 84 First: https://www.shapeways.com/product/FWN3FYE26/gnr-dia-84-first-6-wheel-carriage-basic-kit?optionId=64889806 GNR Dia 155 Composite https://www.shapeways.com/product/B3YFW7XNQ/gnr-dia-155-composite-carriage-6-wheel-carriage?optionId=64889820 GNR Dia 245 Third https://www.shapeways.com/product/PWCYCAZW6/gnr-dia-245-third-6-wheel-carriage-basic-kit?optionId=64889840 GNR Dia 303 Full Brake https://www.shapeways.com/product/XM3CMGDVW/gnr-dia-303-full-brake-6-wheel-carriage-basic-ki?optionId=64889823 The models come in kit form: They feature sides, roof, ends and solebars with the remaining components being left to the purchaser to source from their favourite supplier. Why kit form? It is the most economical way based on Shapeways' current pricing model with the added advantage that I can control which surfaces have the smoothest finish. All mouldings are only available in FUD which gives a good finish. The following photos show the mouldings with a single coat of Halford's Filler Primer applied but no other surface finishing. The first prototype after starting the teaking process: When time permits I will start a new topic on their assembly including the necessary 6 wheel chassis. Edited February 25, 2018 by MikeTrice 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted February 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2018 Having seen these go through the design process I think they're excellent and a welcome addition to pre-grouping modelling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted February 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2018 The more observant amoungst you might have noticed that my other topics have stagnated somewhat lately. I got distracted, which in my case is easily done. I have followed some other topics bemoaning the current non-availability of the Ian Kirk coaches via Coopercraft and the lack of suitable coaches to go with the forthcoming Locomotion Stirling Single. Another comment also suggested that the original Kirk mouldings could be improved upon. This got my little grey cells working overtime, the result of which is I have produced some basic coach kits for GNR 6 wheel coaches available via my Shapeways shop. Currently available are the following (which just happen to represent the vehicles in the vintage train behind the Stirling Single as part of the 1938 Flying Scotsman launch). So the following are now available: GNR Dia 84 First: https://www.shapeways.com/product/FWN3FYE26/gnr-dia-84-first-6-wheel-carriage-basic-kit?optionId=64889806 Dia 84.jpg GNR Dia 155 Composite https://www.shapeways.com/product/B3YFW7XNQ/gnr-dia-155-composite-carriage-6-wheel-carriage?optionId=64889820 Dia 155.jpg GNR Dia 245 Third https://www.shapeways.com/product/PWCYCAZW6/gnr-dia-245-third-6-wheel-carriage-basic-kit?optionId=64889840 Dia 245.jpg GNR Dia 303 Full Brake https://www.shapeways.com/product/XM3CMGDVW/gnr-dia-303-full-brake-6-wheel-carriage-basic-ki?optionId=64889823 Dia 303.jpg The models come in kit form: Kit Form.jpg They feature sides, roof, ends and solebars with the remaining components being left to the purchaser to source from their favourite supplier. Why kit form? It is the most economical way based on Shapeways' current pricing model with the added advantage that I can control which surfaces have the smoothest finish. All mouldings are only available in FUD which gives a good finish. The following photos show the mouldings with a single coat of Halford's Filler Primer applied but no other surface finishing. IMG_3598.JPG IMG_3600.JPG IMG_3601.JPG IMG_3602.JPG IMG_3604.JPG IMG_3605.JPG The first prototype after starting the teaking process: IMG_3613.JPG IMG_3615.JPG When time permits I will start a new topic on their assembly including the necessary 6 wheel chassis. I have been wondering why people don't use 3D print to make kits rather than complete bodies. You show that it does indeed work perfectly well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buhar Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Those look really good, Mike. Where does that leave you on the issue of construction methods? Printing, styrene in the Portrait, or oil board? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JCL Posted February 25, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2018 I have been wondering why people don't use 3D print to make kits rather than complete bodies. You show that it does indeed work perfectly well. It looks a great way of doing things because you're not paying for empty space, and you can determine the orientation of each part separately, getting the most out of the printing process. Looking at them, if you can put together an Airfix kit then these won't be any problem at all. I've been slowly doing the others in the 1938 set in MDF and card, but I've not even started drawings for full brakes. My birthday's coming up, so I've put forward the idea that two full brakes would be an easy birthday present option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 Those look really good, Mike. Where does that leave you on the issue of construction methods? Printing, styrene in the Portrait, or oil board? I think a lot depends on why you are producing a model. In this case it was to prove a point to myself and make them available for other people to obtain. In that respect printing was the obvious answer. Small personal projects on the other hand would still be on the Portrait. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 Following a request I have now made Gauge 1 and Gauge 3 versions of my LNER Torpedo vents available: https://www.shapeways.com/product/9GER282WM/lner-torpedo-vent-gauge-1-100?optionId=64894546 https://www.shapeways.com/product/DUT63FTJR/lner-torpedo-vent-g3-13-5mm-40?optionId=64894601 https://www.shapeways.com/product/W5NRWE5S6/lner-torpedo-vent-g3-13-5mm-100?optionId=64894552 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I got distracted, which in my case is easily done. A most welcome and productive distraction, some might say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Mike, what is FUD and what adhesive works well with it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted February 26, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2018 FUD is 'Frosted Ultra Detail' Cyano (superglue) works well with it, as does 5 minute epoxy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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