Popular Post Wayne Kinney Posted December 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2020 (edited) EM Gauge B7 base now printed: Still need to make a few tweaks to rail/chair fit (too tight right now) and to compensate for material shrinkage. Another couple of revisions I think, but overall I'm happy. (Sorry, the photo's aren't great quality) Edited December 17, 2020 by Wayne Kinney 20 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted December 17, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 17, 2020 This is great news . Not sure if I have missed it, will there be diamond crossings and curved turnouts? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Kinney Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Just now, Blandford1969 said: This is great news . Not sure if I have missed it, will there be diamond crossings and curved turnouts? Yes. Although the standard turnouts can be curved by cutting the webbing. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Wayne Looking very good, certainly 3D printing is coming into its own, never thought quite as quickly, one thing that I am curious is how are the common crossings attached to the rails ? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted December 17, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Wayne Kinney said: Yes. Although the standard turnouts can be curved by cutting the webbing. Great, thanks for the confirmation, can't wait to be able to start buying these. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium dhjgreen Posted December 17, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 17, 2020 31 minutes ago, hayfield said: Wayne Looking very good, certainly 3D printing is coming into its own, never thought quite as quickly, one thing that I am curious is how are the common crossings attached to the rails ? There are pins in the moulding that locate into holes in the sleepers (if they are the same as in n gauge) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, dhjgreen said: There are pins in the moulding that locate into holes in the sleepers (if they are the same as in n gauge) Thanks but you have described the common crossings to the timbers not the rails. Certainly at the heal end it is one solid casting !! so how do the rails attach to the common crossing ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free At Last Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, hayfield said: Thanks but you have described the common crossings to the timbers not the rails. Certainly at the heal end it is one solid casting !! so how do the rails attach to the common crossing ? Are they meant to? I thought it would be similar to the Peco Unifrog. Edited December 17, 2020 by Free At Last 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium dhjgreen Posted December 17, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, hayfield said: Thanks but you have described the common crossings to the timbers not the rails. Certainly at the heal end it is one solid casting !! so how do the rails attach to the common crossing ? Sorry, there are gaps to the rails around the crossing to enable polarity switching. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Thanks, I semi assumed this but a bit different in being much shorter from the norm, not saying its wrong just different 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Kinney Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Yes, David has it 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, Wayne Kinney said: Yes, David has it Wayne Thanks, I am used to the rails being aligned with each other with functional plastic or brass fishplates, I see this can be done with the end nearest the heal and I guess whilst not prototypical these fishplates could be adapted to fit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Kinney Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 17 minutes ago, hayfield said: Wayne Thanks, I am used to the rails being aligned with each other with functional plastic or brass fishplates, I see this can be done with the end nearest the heal and I guess whilst not prototypical these fishplates could be adapted to fit Hi John, I don't think they would fit the casting, as there is only a cosmetic rail 'web' on one side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, Wayne Kinney said: Hi John, I don't think they would fit the casting, as there is only a cosmetic rail 'web' on one side. Wayne I accept this, if I use the functional brass or plastic (H section) fishplates, if I cut off 1 of the quarters it will fit the outside of the casting (heal end) and both sides of the joining rail. The toe end of the casting should accept these fishplates (C&L or Exactoscale) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold martin_wynne Posted December 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 17, 2020 28 minutes ago, hayfield said: Wayne I accept this, if I use the functional brass or plastic (H section) fishplates, if I cut off 1 of the quarters it will fit the outside of the casting (heal end) and both sides of the joining rail. The toe end of the casting should accept these fishplates (C&L or Exactoscale) Hi John, There is no prototype fishplate at those positions. It would look a bit odd. It would be better to add dummy fishplates to the rail side at the correct positions. For the physical rail attachment to the crossing casting, a thin fill of epoxy adhesive to provide the electrical isolation is probably the best option. It can be profiled to the rail section once set. The alternative would be to solder a short piece of rail to the crossing casting, and make a normal insulated joint with the locking fishplates at the usual positions marked on the templates. We will wait to see what Wayne suggests in his kit instructions. cheers, Martin. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wayne Kinney Posted December 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2020 (edited) Hi Guys, Here is the new Finetrax Logo Edited December 17, 2020 by Wayne Kinney 22 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHC Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Well done Wayne. When do you anticipate launching the new range on the website. Also do you have anymore photos to keep us all going. Keith 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Kinney Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 (edited) Thanks Keith, As it's nearing closer to Xmas, it's a dodgy time LOL I was hoping to get the EM Gauge kit sent to Patrick before Xmas. As it is, I've had to tweak many things dimensionally to keep within specified tolerances. Fighting against machine tolerances, printer resolution and material shrinkage, well, it's all just trial and error but takes a little time and revisions! I wont send anything until I'm happy. In the mean time, the 3mm Scale Society have also shown interest. I am very grateful for the various 'scale societies' showing interest, giving support and boasting my drive and confidence! But to answer your question, I am still on 'track' for a Jan/Feb release... Thanks again to everyone for your support! Regards, Wayne. Edited December 17, 2020 by Wayne Kinney 11 1 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHC Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Thanks Wayne, so along with 3mm how about 0-14. BTW what do you model just as a matter of interest. Keith 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted December 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 17, 2020 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Wayne Kinney said: Thanks Keith, As it's nearing closer to Xmas, it's a dodgy time LOL I was hoping to get the EM Gauge kit sent to Patrick before Xmas. As it is, I've had to tweak many things dimensionally to keep within specified tolerances. Fighting against machine tolerances, printer resolution and material shrinkage, well, it's all just trial and error but takes a little time and revisions! I wont send anything until I'm happy. In the mean time, the 3mm Scale Society have also shown interest. I am very grateful for the various 'scale societies' showing interest, giving support and boasting my drive and confidence! But to answer you question, I am still on 'track' for a Jan/Feb release... Thanks again to everyone for your support! Regards, Wayne. Don't be rushed by the enthusiasts..be happy before you launch! Chris Edited December 17, 2020 by Gilbert 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Kinney Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, KeithHC said: Thanks Wayne, so along with 3mm how about 0-14. BTW what do you model just as a matter of interest. Keith Thanks Keith, I'm an N Gauge modeller at heart, but recent developments are pushing me towards 4mm scale Edited December 17, 2020 by Wayne Kinney 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted December 17, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 17, 2020 Is there any information on the stability/life expectancy of the plastic used in 3d printing over time? Does it compare with that used by the likes of Peco etc.? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted December 17, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 17, 2020 Simple answer is that no one really knows because it's not been around that long. UV exposure is perhaps a concern. Wouldn't stop me though, I can't imagine the railway crumbling in 5 years time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHC Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 11 hours ago, polybear said: Is there any information on the stability/life expectancy of the plastic used in 3d printing over time? Does it compare with that used by the likes of Peco etc.? An interesting question. One has to wonder about resin prints as they need UV exposure how long they would last. I have just started 3D printing and designing. At times I feel like an infant school child with what I am achieving but it will get better.....I am using PLA which is meant to be bio-degradable! However it is only bio-degradable in a chemical works. There is a YouTube video showing some PLA that has been left buried in a garden for a year and it seams ok. As they say only time will tell. Keith 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godders Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 I would have thought the question of life expectancy, would be known to, "FinetraX", as they have been manufacturing for many years, in N gauge. In addition the supplier of the plastic for printing will probably, also have a predicted or actual life expectancy. Do people always ask this question, as I don't remember anyone asking the life expectancy of; Peco, Hornby, Bachmann, Dapol, Accurascale or any other of the myriads of suppliers. Indeed, does anyone ask how long their house is going to stand or their car going to last. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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