Rudititanic Posted November 29, 2019 Author Share Posted November 29, 2019 33 minutes ago, Devo63 said: Would it be feasible to adapt something like the Magnorail car system to run under a plateway track? The rails themselves could be strips of L section plastic strips. Ingenious! The sole caveat would be ensuring very free rolling of stock (plus of course no points), but that could very well work... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudititanic Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 For those who might have wondered what inspired this range of 3D-printed models, this video showcases some of the unique traditionally-scratch built N Gauge engines that led to the creation of 'Newman Miniatures'... 5 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio_jose Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) Latest 3D works of Rudititanic In the coffee maker it cost me a lot for the cranks to work properly. It sure is a matter of practice. At the moment this is the whole family. Edited January 7, 2020 by Antonio_jose 8 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio_jose Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Other scratch jobs with evergreen. Snowplow Frankestein. The front is of a Tomytec vehicle, everything else evergreen. Kato motorization 11-104 cropped. Three-phase series before Renfe, epoch I, II. Totally in evergreen. Functional pantographs, motorization in both cabins with Kato 11-104. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio_jose Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 And to finish the centenary train. First composition to work in the Iberian Peninsula. Performed the crazy and tend in evergreen. Cars are very modified Graham wagons. In the first two cars there is a Na-cd motorization from Caramel. I wouldn't mind going crazy and tending again in 3D. You get much more detail .... 7 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudititanic Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 Thanks so much for sharing - they look fantastic! Great to also see your other projects, you've done some lovely work. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Great to see those N gauge models by Antonio Jose. As you know, unfortunately I have views on how well the prints scale up, and was very grateful for the re-design that you did for Derwent in 4mm scale. Given Hornby's 'finescale' Rocket, perhaps you would consider a detailed OO gauge version of your Planet? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudititanic Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 Glad you're pleased with Derwent Edwardian; hope it came together well for you. The new Hornby Rocket looks excellent and certainly complements some of my 00 models. As for modifying Planet, it's a good idea though time limitations at present mean I have to give priority to paid commissions. I can put it on the list for consideration, but it might be a while! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 38 minutes ago, Rudititanic said: Glad you're pleased with Derwent Edwardian; hope it came together well for you. The new Hornby Rocket looks excellent and certainly complements some of my 00 models. As for modifying Planet, it's a good idea though time limitations at present mean I have to give priority to paid commissions. I can put it on the list for consideration, but it might be a while! Derwent I am very pleased with, but I am hoping Linny will produce more of his laser cut pug wheels and I need a solution for the motion. i do have everything else I need for it, however, so I hope it will make an appearance. Similar treatment of Planet would gain you two sales; one to go with Rocket and another because the S&D had one too! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudititanic Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 Good to know thanks. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) Thanks. That should have been "plug" wheels, of course! I have the two motor bogies and a pair of Alan Gibson adjustable coupling rods, so I am making some progress, and, of course, I'll post the build once there is something to show. As for Planet Class locos, obviously anything Liverpool & Manchester is of interest, locos of rolling stock, but I single out Planet because, as I say, the Stockton & Darlington also had one. According to Pearce ... Hawthorns ... built No.28 "Sunbeam", in 1837. This was a straight forward copy of a Stephenson 2-2-0 'Planet' type with 12" x 18" cylinders, double frames, 5'-0" driving wheels, 4'-0" leading wheels, 8'-0" long boiler of 3'-2" diameter ... She was later re-numbered as 43 and, remarkably, apparently remained in service until 1863. By the way, I am not convinced that she would have had lower chaldron buffers in the 1830s and 1840s; she was a passenger, or coaching, type and I have found no evidence of S&D passenger locos being fitted with double buffers earlier than 1847, or retro-fitted with them the post-Hackworth type goods locomotives were introduced from c.1850. Edited January 8, 2020 by Edwardian 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 4 hours ago, Edwardian said: By the way, I am not convinced that she would have had lower chaldron buffers in the 1830s and 1840s; she was a passenger of coaching type and I have found no evidence of S&D passenger locos being fitted, and retro-fitted, with lower buffers until the post-Hackworth type goods locomotives were introduced from c.1850. That B&W photo does seem to show the downward and inward slope to the end of the front buffer beam. Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Caley Jim said: That B&W photo does seem to show the downward and inward slope to the end of the front buffer beam. Jim In which she is numbered 43, which means that the photograph cannot be earlier than 1846-7 and is probably rather later, towards the end of her career, by which time I would expect her to have chaldron buffers. My claim that Sunbeam was unlikely to have been built with double buffers, or to have gained them much before 1850, is based upon This analysis: Edited January 8, 2020 by Edwardian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudititanic Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) Several commissions have now been completed, offering models for the first time in O Gauge: https://www.shapeways.com/product/TLWTJEX2U/o-gauge-hunslet-diesel-lsquo-sweet-pea-rsquo-scratch-aid https://www.shapeways.com/product/2PS8R7PER/o-gauge-derwent-loco-scratch-aid However, back in N things are developing further with broad gauge, and a little novelty dating back to the true start of the railways... https://www.shapeways.com/product/GMQ37GMAW/broad-gauge-2nd-class-6-wheel-coach-n-scale https://www.shapeways.com/product/7REVSMHZU/n-gauge-elizabethan-plateway-diorama Edited January 16, 2020 by Rudititanic 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudititanic Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) Just received this: images of the most recent commission, S&DR 'Derwent' in O Gauge. A fair bit larger than N gauge! Edited February 4, 2020 by Rudititanic 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudititanic Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 (edited) With the release of the new Hornby Rocket, there has been discussion about supplementary coaches, particularly Second and Third Class. Revisiting my earlier designs, these have now been reworked with built-in chassis to provide new scale models suitable for use with both the Hornby Rocket and with other items in the Newman Miniatures range. Most details are provided, including buffer heads (on a sprue under the floor), and provision has also been made for the Hornby three-link couplings with pre-drilled holes for suitable brackets. All that needs to be added consequently are wheels, couplings and steps to make a convincing scale model. https://www.shapeways.com/product/X2KQ5V9AX/00-scale-liverpool-manchester-railway-1st-coach https://www.shapeways.com/product/2SXCZ6EXZ/00-scale-liverpool-manchester-railway-2nd-coach https://www.shapeways.com/product/UMAW4DZ66/00-scale-liverpool-manchester-railway-3rd-coach Edited February 16, 2020 by Rudititanic 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudititanic Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Courtesy of @PaulRhB, a lovely photo of the new L&MR 2nd Class coach. Currently working on a commission and a new experimental engine, so will have much to share in the near future... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudititanic Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 One day I will model a well-documented, easy box-like prototype with no complicated shapes whatsoever. Today is not that day... 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 To someone (i.e. me) who is starting to get their head round 3D CAD - and struggling, that is impressive. Only question is, what the h**** is it? Jim 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudititanic Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 3 hours ago, Caley Jim said: To someone (i.e. me) who is starting to get their head round 3D CAD - and struggling, that is impressive. Only question is, what the h**** is it? Jim Thanks - this has been much more complicated than my usual N-Gauger but hopefully will convey the original's cluttered appearance. As for said prototype, it is this delightful monster, the Beyer-Ljungstrom Turbine Locomotive: http://www.douglas-self.com/MUSEUM/LOCOLOCO/ljung/ljungstr.htm 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted February 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 29, 2020 On 23/02/2020 at 22:09, Rudititanic said: Courtesy of @PaulRhB, a lovely photo of the new L&MR 2nd Class coach. Currently working on a commission and a new experimental engine, so will have much to share in the near future... The camera has made it darker and too blue but very happy with the coach 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudititanic Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, PaulRhB said: The camera has made it darker and too blue but very happy with the coach Thanks for sharing - glad you're pleased and that really looks good in blue! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudititanic Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 The next 'experimental' due for release, and something for LMS fans - the 1926-8 Beyer-Ljungstrom turbine locomotive. This is far and away the most complex prototype attempted to date, but developed so all the difficulty is taken out of assembly. Even in N Gauge this is a big engine! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudititanic Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 'Leader' is now also available as a scratch aid in 00. Several new and unusual projects are currently underway, and at least one can genuinely be considered new ground for commercial rail modelling... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudititanic Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 Several new projects are currently underway but more importantly with the current international situation, everyone stay safe. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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