GordonC Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 22 minutes ago, Peter749 said: I will give that up as a bad idea. No 3D printer and nobody in the local group has one. can you not order online with someone like Shapeways and get it delivered to you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted April 8 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 8 Iron mink designs are non commercial. So doubt shapeways would do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter749 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 I might look again at the Silver Fox Class 104 Cab for the Hornby 110. Peter 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted April 8 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8 1 hour ago, Peter749 said: I will give that up as a bad idea. No 3D printer and nobody in the local group has one. Have you looked to see if there is a MakerSpace (or something like it) near you: https://www.idig3dprinting.co.uk/news/3d-printing-news/list-uk-makerspaces/ Roy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter749 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 3 minutes ago, Roy Langridge said: Have you looked to see if there is a MakerSpace (or something like it) near you: https://www.idig3dprinting.co.uk/news/3d-printing-news/list-uk-makerspaces/ Roy Thanks for the suggestion but getting it made in the correct scale is a bit beyond what I can do. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 2 hours ago, Peter749 said: I will give that up as a bad idea. No 3D printer and nobody in the local group has one. Ironmink has an associate who will print to order - contact Ironmink for details. CJI. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 I did try to print the ion mink ones also, asked couple printers on Etsy but led nowhere, if anyone is able to find anywhere that is able to print these that'd be a big help NL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 3 minutes ago, NickL2008 said: I did try to print the ion mink ones also, asked couple printers on Etsy but led nowhere, if anyone is able to find anywhere that is able to print these that'd be a big help NL Ironmink's designs are THE BEST! I have quite a number of his models that I have bartered with him for producing suitable transfers. When printed properly, his designs need ZERO post-printing preparation - simply remove the supports, paint, and fit wheels and couplings. I would say that models produced from Ironmink designs are equal to, or even better than, RTR quality. CJI. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 2 minutes ago, cctransuk said: Ironmink's designs are THE BEST! I have quite a number of his models that I have bartered with him for producing suitable transfers. When printed properly, his designs need ZERO post-printing preparation - simply remove the supports, paint, and fit wheels and couplings. I would say that models produced from Ironmink designs are equal to, or even better than, RTR quality. CJI. They definitley look good when viewed, just getting them printed, but as Iron Mink has a contact ill probably drop him a message and see what he suggests NL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_crisp Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 15 hours ago, NickL2008 said: They definitley look good when viewed, just getting them printed, but as Iron Mink has a contact ill probably drop him a message and see what he suggests NL I'll be interested in hearing how you get on... there's a few items that look like just what I need that'll help for my current projects.... and I have no chance in printing myself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted April 9 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9 On the subject of Class 104 conversions from the Hornby 110, I came across this last night. https://www.emgauge70s.co.uk/project_class104.html I’ll almost certainly get a 2 car Heljan unit but the conversions on that thread look amazing! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted April 9 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 9 16 hours ago, cctransuk said: Ironmink's designs are THE BEST! I have quite a number of his models that I have bartered with him for producing suitable transfers. When printed properly, his designs need ZERO post-printing preparation - simply remove the supports, paint, and fit wheels and couplings. I would say that models produced from Ironmink designs are equal to, or even better than, RTR quality. CJI. I fit brass bearings and LMS buffers, these are printed in the original resin so a bit fragile, unlike ABS Like, got 6 complete, running CCT transfers (thankyou). They look a lot better in real life than on phone camera Latest print from Iron Mink STLs using ABSLike resin 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC55015 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 19 hours ago, Peter749 said: I might look again at the Silver Fox Class 104 Cab for the Hornby 110. Peter I recently did a 110 to 104 conversion and all it needed was some plasticard, filler and paint. Not the best job in the world but I'm perfectly happy with it, given my skill level. 10 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBAGE Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Hornby magazine last month and this has a two part article on the conversion from class 110 to class 104. I've done a conversion using the Silver Fox bits and it didn't look half bad. Made a mess of the priming before paint so haven't gone any further. Iron Mink cab ends are very nice indeed. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter749 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 On 09/04/2024 at 13:29, SC55015 said: I recently did a 110 to 104 conversion and all it needed was some plasticard, filler and paint. Not the best job in the world but I'm perfectly happy with it, given my skill level. I am very impressed with your 110 to 104 conversion. I have a few 110 cars and I will give that a go. The repainting can be done by a local chap at a good price. Thanks :) Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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