sem34090 Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 I don't know what happened there... Rather than edit that post I may as well continue with this one. My second attempt at a loco, rather more successful than the first - LBSCR D1. Note the very ridged boiler... The revised version of the D1, from about 4 months later (neither have been touched since 2017) shows significant improvement and in many ways is better than some of my more recent output. I intend printing it before too long. Another one you may remember from last year - LBSCR L Class. No competitor for Killian's new model, which I can say from having looked at the files is fantastic, but included here for completeness. Another one from last year - My famed (?) abortive attempt at a 'scale' body to fit the old Dapol/Hornby terrier chassis. As has now become very apparent to me the old model was vastly too tall. 4 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sem34090 Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Ah, maximum file count... LSWR C14 - Complete forgot I'd started this one! 2 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sem34090 Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) And a terrible internet connection... A very embryonic T14! LSWR Milk Van SECR Crane Tank Manx Northern Railway No.4 Then there's the G6 and the LNWR Jubilee, but you saw enough of those last year! Edited June 17, 2019 by sem34090 3 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S-C Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Wow. Amazing work. Don't stop! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sem34090 Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 I really ought to finish off some of the stuff that's there... 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sem34090 Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Don't worry - I'm trying to find an excuse for a T14 on Blackstone West which can scarcely justify native express power! I'm not sure whether the Crane Tank will be progressed - I seem to recall that is another one amongst Mr Turbosnail's files! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudititanic Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 The crane tank looks particularly interesting... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboSnail Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 8 hours ago, sem34090 said: I'm not sure whether the Crane Tank will be progressed - I seem to recall that is another one amongst Mr Turbosnail's files! I have a partly done model, but it's not at the top of my priority list right now, there are a few more pressing projects to do first. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarriageShed Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 On 17/06/2019 at 20:04, sem34090 said: I really ought to finish off some of the stuff that's there... The LSWR milk van at least should be easy enough to complete (and shrink down to N gauge, pretty please). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 1 hour ago, CarriageShed said: The LSWR milk van at least should be easy enough to complete (and shrink down to N gauge, pretty please). Of course, for Barnstaple Town I could simply do what the LSW often did - nick a GW siphon - but I feel I could certainly justify the SW milk van, if and when you produce this. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sem34090 Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 Well... If you look closely you will see that I made a mess of the panelling. I have still yet to work out how to do this so the Milk Van is a significant way from completion. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 19 minutes ago, sem34090 said: Well... If you look closely you will see that I made a mess of the panelling. I have still yet to work out how to do this so the Milk Van is a significant way from completion. some small dumb-buffered coal trucks might be easier ..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sem34090 Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 If you're able to wait until the end of next month then I can try and get them done by then? In the meantime the immediate priority is exams, then Lillie Bridge will need to be got started within the next 5 days prior to an outing on July 22nd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 10 minutes ago, sem34090 said: If you're able to wait until the end of next month then I can try and get them done by then? In the meantime the immediate priority is exams, then Lillie Bridge will need to be got started within the next 5 days prior to an outing on July 22nd. Sounds like a plan. Thanks. I have a chance to build the rest of the coal fleet in the meantime! So far I have 3 large and 2 small wagons on the stocks. Yours would come in the middle! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S-C Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 On 14/06/2019 at 07:54, Edwardian said: A hobbyist, using their own resin printer at home, paying retail prices for the resin and adding a margin, can produce for sale something to a better finish than Shapeways at far less costs. I often quote the example of Knuckles of this Parish, who must charge, e.g. £93 for a loco body in Shapeways FUD, but who can, and will, print you the same item in a nicer, smoother, resin for £38. I have a reluctance to approach hobbyists though out of a fear of intruding and causing them extra work. I also do not know many people on her very well yet. Introductions would be very welcome! Sem, another LSWR milk van customer here... all in good time of course, I've a few other things to build first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 On 17/06/2019 at 15:47, sem34090 said: SECR Crane Tank I never thought that I'd see the SECR crane as an achievable model! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 15 minutes ago, truffy said: I never thought that I'd see the SECR crane as an achievable model! Well, you haven't seen it, yet! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 17 minutes ago, truffy said: I never thought that I'd see the SECR crane as an achievable model! 1 minute ago, Edwardian said: Well, you haven't seen it, yet! In fairness, if you Google it I'm certain at least one cleverclogs has managed to do one in the past. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, RedGemAlchemist said: In fairness, if you Google it I'm certain at least one cleverclogs has managed to do one in the past. Also in fairness, I used the word 'achievable' in terms of mere mortals, not the sort who hew a fully functioning locomotive from brass/plastic sheet, a few spare parts, and toenail clippings. Edited June 19, 2019 by truffy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 1 minute ago, truffy said: Also in fairness, I used the word 'achievable' in terms of mere mortals, not the sort who hew a fully functioning locomotive from brass/plastic sheet, a few spare parts, and toenail clippings. As a fellow mere mortal, I say "fair". 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sem34090 Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) I'm pretty sure that South Eastern Finecast offer a kit for the Crane Tank, which might actually be a preferable option to my meagre attempt. Edited June 19, 2019 by sem34090 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 4 minutes ago, sem34090 said: I'm pretty sure that South Eastern Finecast offer a kit for the Crane Tank, which might actually be a preferable option to my meagre attempt. Sem, I'm sure it'll be fine. Even if it isn't, one of us can surely make something nice out of it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sem34090 Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 No, I meant that from a purely practical standpoint - The S.E. Finecast one wouldn't work out much more expensive at Shapeways prices, would be more detailed and would most likely have better performance on account of being whitemetal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave John Posted June 19, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 19, 2019 Well, The SECR crane tank was the basis for this one. I do have my daft moments.... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnylinny Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 All looking good there, sem. If you'd like, after your exams I could send you a quick set of instructions of how I do carriage panelling on turnunders? It's a bit long-winded but is reliable and easy to do from flat drawings. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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