3D printed road vehicles

[Mike Harvey]

11 hours ago, Royal42 said:

Slightly OT but can anyone please help or advise me on how I can draw the cab of this Bedford RL to make a decent print? 

 

cheers,
Mike

Michael Pearce at Osborn’s has an S series cab in the Arch laser range which would just need a headlight move. He might explain how he drew it. Otherwise a question in the 3D printing forum on here with a photo of the RL cab might elicit some help.

[Royal42]

Thanks Mike, I shall ask over in the 3D forum.

Mike

[Trewisin]

@Royal 42

HI Mike there are already printed  Bedford RL and Mk's  available from butlerprintedmodels.co.uk at very reasonable prices.

I havnt seen any of their models yet but they look quite good for the price (may need a little work). scale sizes quoted 10-12 mm

1/144. numerous types available hard ans soft skin vehicle also tracked and fieldguns.

good hunting. Regards Ray.

[Royal42]

Hi Ray,

yes, I have 15 or so of their models; including 7 Bedford RL's.   They are printed in FDM which leaves very hard layers/striations and I find it very difficult to smooth them down to a good finish; the models also have solid windows, hence why I want to print my own in smooth UV resin.  I can then either use Glue 'n Glaze for the windows or print my own glazings in clear resin.

 

cheers,
Mike

Edited September 25, 2021 by Royal42

[acg5324]

Redandy has an Austin Maestro added to the range in n gauge
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/80-s-Detailed-N-gauge-Resin-Printed-Austin-Maestro-Primed-for-personal-finish-/165095035597?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

[acg5324]

……and now a Montego

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/80-s-Detailed-N-gauge-Resin-Printed-Austin-Montego-Primed-for-personal-finish-/165099061975?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

[acg5324]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/70s-Detailed-N-gauge-Resin-Printed-Austin-Maxi-1750-Primed-for-personal-finish-/165122425075?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
 

and now a Maxi

[acg5324]

RailNscale have posted a Fiat Tip-off ……bl**dy auto correct…..that should be a Fiat Tipo…….plus VW Passat in 1/148.

Edited October 16, 2021 by acg5324

[acg5324]

Something a little bit more modern from RedAndy……Mk3 Granada.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/80-s-Detailed-N-gauge-Resin-Printed-Ford-GranadaMk3-Primed-for-personal-finish-/165143454222?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

[Trewisin]

Hi Andy thanks for the info re the Grenada, I only wish that RedAndy would get his own site I dont like EBAY.

Regards Ray.

[acg5324]

Just had an email from RailNscale….new model 2nd gen Fiat Ducato van…I suspect the Citroen and Peugeot versions may follow. Only 1/160 at present but as usual just ask and they will make the 1/148 version available.

https://railnscale.com/2021/10/28/fiat-ducato/

[acg5324]

Another new vehicle from RedAndy. A Mk 1 Ford Fiesta…..I have a couple of unpainted examples on order, so I’ll pop some pictures on when they arrive….plus pictures of the Maxi.

[Tricky-CRS]

Following on from a thread on NGF I have taken over 2 buses from Bruce on NGF, these will hopefully be in the range from launch. I am working and adjusting them to suite my caster. I am hoping to carry on working with Bruce as he works on more models in the future.

 

Leyland Titan TD1

 

Leyland Tiger TS7

[Lariliss]

N-scale designs for 3D printed vehicles are widely  used in recent years. Started with companies who sell the ready parts or models. N-scaled for 1/160, 1/1244, 1/148. The 3D layout design format should be convertible to any software.

It is possible to google the best printers for that. As the technology goes forward the prices go down.

And it is possible to find recommendations and a way for existing printer amendments if it is possible for a certain printer model.

[acg5324]

Finally got round to photographing my latest 3 cars from RedAndy

 

BMW 2002, Maxi and Mk1 Fiesta.

[monkeysarefun]

4 hours ago, acg5324 said:

Finally got round to photographing my latest 3 cars from RedAndy

 

BMW 2002, Maxi and Mk1 Fiesta.

Is it just me or do they look like flat cutouts of spooky photographs of the full size cars?! Very realistic all the same.

[Tricky-CRS]

Please to announce the next group of models that will hopefully be ready at launch are 1960 Bedford CA (pics below). I am currently going through all the models making changes and preping the masters as requested by the resin caster, the aim is to finish this over Christmas / new year break.

 

 

I need to make some changes to these to aid casting but the basics are there and look great.

Edited December 12, 2021 by Tricky-CRS

[Trewisin]

Hi Richard,I like your Bedford ca!s. they are a must for the 60!s period as there were so many of them about.

I hope you managed to get your printer sorted or have you gone the whole hog and bought tour self an early Christmas presant.

Look forward to seeing all your products on the market.

Happy holidays. Regards Ray.

[acg5324]

I’ve just acquired this, an Austin? Leyland EA360 van. It’ll end up in Royal Mail livery. From rayrimes1 on eBay.

[acg5324]

Found these on eBay…seller also does painted examples and several other vehicles including a Morgan 4/4.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/N-Gauge-1960s-1970s-Van-Pack-of-3-Models-Supplied-Unpainted-/384321861305?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

 

looks like they’ll need a bit of sanding. The CF van and Diesel Transit have potential.

[grahame]

19 hours ago, acg5324 said:

Found these on eBay…seller also does painted examples and several other vehicles including a Morgan 4/4.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/N-Gauge-1960s-1970s-Van-Pack-of-3-Models-Supplied-Unpainted-/384321861305?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

 

looks like they’ll need a bit of sanding. The CF van and Diesel Transit have potential.

 

Excellent value at under £9 for three and free postage (if I read that right). The Bedford CF looks promising, just a shame the other two are available from other suppliers.

 

[acg5324]

1 hour ago, grahame said:

 

Excellent value at under £9 for three and free postage (if I read that right). The Bedford CF looks promising, just a shame the other two are available from other suppliers.

 

Indeed….I have ordered a set.
I see CMAC / M0rris has also got a Cortina Mk5, Humber Sceptre ( Arrow body), Rover 100 and Reliant Supervan listed now on Shapeways.

Edited December 26, 2021 by acg5324

[m0rris]

13 hours ago, acg5324 said:

I see CMAC / M0rris has also got a Cortina Mk5, Humber Sceptre ( Arrow body), Rover 100 and Reliant Supervan listed now on Shapeways.

 

I have indeed - these have all successfully printed through shapeways and I am hoping to get some painted examples finished in the next week.

[grahame]

On 26/12/2021 at 10:09, acg5324 said:

Indeed….I have ordered a set.
I see CMAC / M0rris has also got a Cortina Mk5, Humber Sceptre ( Arrow body), Rover 100 and Reliant Supervan listed now on Shapeways.

 

My set of three have already turned up. They're not bad but not quite sure about their size - I'll need to check.

 

I've also reordered some of the CMAC/Morris vehicles including the Cortina Mk5 and Sweeney Granada Mk1. I did order some before but the system seemed to fall over and Shapeways cancelled the order. Hopefully, it'll go through okay this time but the issues will be the effect of Covid on international deliveries and the fact that the courier they use can't seem to find my address and always delivers it elsewhere. 

 

 

Edited December 30, 2021 by grahame

[grahame]

They do seem rather small. And while I've not measured them I've taken some hasty (hence poor quality) snaps in comparison with other N gauge Trannies. The green one is R Parker and the fawn one is RailNscale. I suspect the Replitek one is 1:160 scale (or maybe 2mm scale) instead of 1:148 scale. But I do like the fine steering wheel and wing mirrors: