k-59 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Will these be available for general purchase? I am a New Haven modeler, and I would be interested in the EP-5. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 Hi k-59, All the models will be available to order from Shapeways following a suitable interval after the delivery of the prints to the person who commissioned the designs - probably in a couple of months from now. Here's something I've been working on in the past few days - the instructions for the E44. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Interesting stuff, you're right about Electrics currently being under-represented in the US, although going back a few years the "Traction" scene was alot bigger and many models were produced as brass imports. I "might" be interested in N gauge Milwaukee Road Electrics such as the Boxcabs, Little Joe, Bi-Polar and Westinghouse....I say might, it'd probably tip me over the edge.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 I've been sent a photo of a the E33 body now fitted to the C628 chassis and awaiting painting (posted with permission). As expected the chassis block needed some trimming to fit in the body, and the bogie frames needed a small amount of material cut off their outer corners to ensure free rotation, but otherwise everything apparently went together very nicely. Meanwhile I've been working on the CAD for loco number four, the GF6C. I have also been commissioned to do the New Haven EF4 and EF3 electric locos, and some New Haven passenger cars too. So, the GF6C will not be the last of this batch of US prototypes. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 Here are some renders of the finished GF6C CAD. One detail of these locomotives puzzles me - the thing that looks like a ship's anchor, suspended in front of one of the underframe boxes. It's clearly visible in this photo, below solebar level just to the left of the "B" in BCRail - http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=51139&nseq=14 If anyone can tell me what it is I'd be very grateful. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stadman Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Here are some renders of the finished GF6C CAD. One detail of these locomotives puzzles me - the thing that looks like a ship's anchor, suspended in front of one of the underframe boxes. It's clearly visible in this photo, below solebar level just to the left of the "B" in BCRail - http://www.railpictu...d=51139&nseq=14 If anyone can tell me what it is I'd be very grateful. Paul Looks like a re-railing ramp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium chris-shay Posted February 19, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 19, 2012 These look very interesting. I especially like the BC one from the Tumbler Branch. (BTW - that is definitely a re-railer hanging off the side.) Do you have any plans to do the Z-1, Y-1 and W-1 electrics from the GN Cascade tunnel section ? These are interesting prototypes that are sadly neglected and I think the sheer size of the W-1 would make an impressive model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Thanks Stadman and Chris, a re-railer certainly make more sense than an anchor. The GN Cascade Tunnel locos look interesting, especially the Y-1s as they were bought by the PRR after the end of GN electric operation. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 I've just been sent a photo showing the prints of the E33 and E44, posted with permission. In front are two E33s, and behind them a pair of E44s, all mounted on the Atlas C628 chassis. Right at the top can be seen the sprue with the handrails and other details awaiting fixing. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon br blue Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 looking good. Will be good to see them when the detail is added and they've got a coat of primer on them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Thanks Simon. Have to admit I'm looking forward to seeing the locos painted too, especially the E33s which I think are going to be in the striking New Haven orange livery. Here are some early renders of the fifth loco, the New Haven EF-3. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 The EF-3 is now finished, here are some renders of the completed design. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Fornshell Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Hi, Are these body shells going to be for sale and how would I find more information? Thanks. Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 Hi Bill, The locos will be available to buy through the Shapeways 3D printing website at some point in the next month or so. If you've any more questions, please post them here, or PM or email me. Thanks, Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted March 3, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 3, 2012 Hi Paul Stunning work indeed. I am looking forward to seeing the locos painted up. I'm not particularly interested in US railroading but have a soft spot for Canada - especially BC Rail - and the big electric looks very good indeed! Does the layout in the photographs belong to the person who has commissioned you to produce these? cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 Thanks Ben, Yes, that's the layout of the person who commissioned the models. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Vlk Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Paul- My name is Charlie Vlk and I am a Model Railroad Industry Consultant (I have done all the lettering & painting artwork for Broadway Limited and have done work for many other clients including Hornby-Rivarossi and Kato). I am a lifelong Model Railroader and have been in N Scale since 1964 (starting with a stick of Peco OOO flex and a Lone Star 0-8-0 set). I am a licensed architect by training and education and work in CorelDraw but have not attempted to master 3D CAD...yet. I've worked with Mark Runyan and Eric Cox on a couple of rapid prototype projects and am very impressed with your work! Have you heard of anyone that did a Fairbanks-Morse H10-44 or H12-44? I got wind of such a project that the designer had RP'd and decided not to make it available. Charlie Vlk Railroad Model Resources Chicago USA area Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Hi Charlie, Many thanks for your compliments on my CAD modelling work. I'm afraid I haven't heard anything about the Fairbanks Morse locos though. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennTexas53 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I've been commissioned by another user of the Shapeways forum to design an N scale models of several US electric locomotives for 3D printing. The first is the General Electric E33, built originally for the Virginian Railway in 1955, then sold by its successor the Norfolk and Western to the New Haven, where they continued through Penn Central and Conrail ownership until retirement in 1981. Photo by Frank Hicks, published under Creative Commons Attributions Share Alike License. Preserved E33 at the Virginia Museum of Transportation. Painted in original Virginian livery, but with several modifications made in the Conrail era. Here are a couple of views of progress so far of the CAD design in Blender. The model is designed to fit an Atlas C-628 mechanism. Paul Hello Paul, Is it possible to add a request for a number of E33 & E44 shells in the Shapeway N scale current project? I would be happy to forward payment in advance, based on the quality shown in the photos. Would 3 each be possible? What operating pantographs would you recommend; Sommerfeldt? Thanks in advance! Best Regards, Scott Scott C. Sechrist PRRT&HS #2884 PennTexas Chapter President 2008-2012 N scale PRR 1939-1959 PennTexas53@yahoo.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 Hi Scott, Thanks for your interest in my modelling. The E33s, E44s and the other models in this thread will all be available for everyone to order via Shapeways. I'm planning for the E33s to be available from early April, and the E44s a few weeks later. For pantographs, I think Sommerfeldt are probably the best option for the E44. For the E33, there is also the possibility of using the Kato GG1 diamond pantographs. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 A final render of the EF-3. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Boar Fell Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Hello Paul, Those renders are looking very good, those EF-3's have a distinct look of prototype deltic about them don't you think. Must be a nightmare to draw that bodyshell. Wild Boar Fell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 Thanks Wild Boar Fell. It's good to know I'm not the only one who thinks they look like an overgrown electric Deltic. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 The first version of the E33, with the correct details for the New Haven period, is now available from Shapeways at http://www.shapeways.com/model/495162/ne3301-n-scale-e33-loco-new-haven.html. I'll add versions representing their earlier and later conditions over the next few days. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 Several versions of the E44 are now available from my Shapeways shop, along with more variants of the E33. This is the latest loco that I've been working on, the Canadian LRC. These locos were based on a similar principle to the Intercity 125, but were rather less successful, operating from 1981 to 2001. This model actually depicts the pair of prototypes which were operated by Amtrak on the North East Corridor between 1980 and 1982. Finding a chassis for the model is proving to be a challenge, as the locos were about 2 - 4ft lower than most North American prototypes. I think that the Dapol Class 67 might be suitable, but am trying to confirm some details of the chassis. If anyone who has one can help out I would be very grateful. The first thing I need to know is the bogie wheelbase, distance between bogie centres, and the height from the top of the rails to the top of the chassis. I'm also trying to find out whether the underframe details are part of the cast chassis block, or whether they are a separate part that can be removed. Finally I'm wondering how much of the mechanism is in the underframe rather than the body. Many thanks to anyone who can help, Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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