Gloucester Road Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 As I mentioned earlier I would be interested in the GRSM tower. Stepgen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 I will be ordering a test print of the mast set next week, if all is well will make them public once I've got them David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibuchan Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 One way to lower costs is to combine everything onto one file. I noticed for one of the units it is 4 files that need to be printed if they were all in one file that would save nearly 20 Euros just in handling fees. Alistair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 Hi Alistair, The 8 euro charge for handling is per order, so if you order 10 items it costs the same as if you order 1. Is it possible to print separate items in the same file though? It would reduce the volume of support material needed, so if I can print two bodyshells side by side in the same file upload (not attached to one another), that will certainly lower costs. I will look into it. Meanwhile, the UFM 160 unit is more or less finished! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etched Pixels Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 You can certainly print multiple items together in one order and it seems to be cheaper that way. With your UFM160 do you have supports on the underside to keep the body from bowing while printing. Shapeways are now recommending that you have some kind of removable supports on the bottom of hollow FUD shells of length and I had to redo a couple of the railbusses for this. Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 Thanks Alan, I will add some thin removable struts to the bottom of the design David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-CRS Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 All mine have 6 plus items per file some have a sprue others not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlehead Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I am very impressed by what you have achieved - starting at the back of the thread, when I first saw your models I assumed that they were commercially produced! You have done more than just well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Evans Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Amazing work, i would love a pendo as i work on them for my day job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account 2 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Impressive work David. I am doing HO scale models, haven't got down to ordering them as I don't know where to get a drive system for it. Anyway I have a small question, are the models printed in England or in the US? I can't afford to pay P&P if it has to come all the way from the States so I really need to know if it's being done in the UK or not so I can have my stuff ordered and my uncle can bring it down to India soon. How much do you pay for P&P? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted April 17, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 17, 2013 Jeremiah David uses Shapeways, so for the UK the prints are done in the Netherlands. Shapeways have flat rate P&P fees which are independent of where the models are printed: http://www.shapeways.com/support/shipping So shipping to the UK costs $9.50 + tax and shipping to India would cost $19.99 + tax (regardless of whether the prints were done in the Netherlands or the USA). If you can do it then it would be simpler and cheaper to order stuff to deliver to your uncle. Cheers, Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account 2 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Jeremiah David uses Shapeways, so for the UK the prints are done in the Netherlands. Shapeways have flat rate P&P fees which are independent of where the models are printed: http://www.shapeways.com/support/shipping So shipping to the UK costs $9.50 + tax and shipping to India would cost $19.99 + tax (regardless of whether the prints were done in the Netherlands or the USA). If you can do it then it would be simpler and cheaper to order stuff to deliver to your uncle. Cheers, Mike Even my models are on shapeways. I will leave it at being delviered to my uncle. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Payday arrives tomorrow, so I am going to order prints of the UFM 160 (to sit on a 158 chassis), and the GRSM mast set. David 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 GRSM mast set looks good, david Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 I've been inundated with commercial enquiries this week and an going to sit down and think long and hard where I want to take this. My designs are models I want, but there is also seemingly a decent level of interest to make a commercial venture viable. Exactly how I do this I am undecided - there are various options, but in the meantime I've been looking at reducing the print costs through shapeways to get a decent 'retail' cost (with a slim markup). Costs so far: Rail Grinder £68 09 Tamper £93 UFM 160 £67 GRSM set £19 David 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty11 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 (edited) Costs so far: Rail Grinder £68 09 Tamper £93 UFM 160 £67 GRSM set £19 David Do shapesways do 00 stuff? As I'm sure 00 plant stuff would be popular Edited April 21, 2013 by Swifty11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 You can print in any scale you like, but are bound by the physical size of the print bed, which is why N is the most popular use for the technology. You would also have to quadruple the prices as they are based on the volume of material used... David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 I've had a few hours this evening to start on the next project (which will take some time due to its complexity), a Kirow 1200UK rail crane. This is a very big beast, and a very ambitious project for me, as not only does it mean designing my own bogies, but all the swiveling and telescoping parts. There will probably be several passes on this - firstly a working pass, to get the structures and working elements correct, then a beauty pass - making the design look more like the actual crane. First step has been to get a basic chassis, and then start to structurally design the bogies. These are rather large as they have 4 axles each, and designing them to scale is proving a challenge, even around 5.1mm wheels. Here is the first draft, lots and lots and lots to do... David 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Another excellent project David, I'm in the process of adapting a Kibri crane to produce what your designing, maybe i'l wait a little while. Are you planning to do the runner wagon as well? cheers Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi Stephen, yes the runner will be done after the main crane. I need to find some good photos of it first. The chassis now has buffers and attempt at a coupling! David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted April 22, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi Stephen, yes the runner will be done after the main crane. I need to find some good photos of it first. The chassis now has buffers and attempt at a coupling! David kirow chassis new.jpg Have you thought of leaving a space for the Dapol NEM boxes to be mounted? If so then this would allow for the fitting of any NEM coupler such as rapidos, Dapol Easy Shunt etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonzack Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 The chassis now has buffers and attempt at a coupling! I'd prefer to see a NEM Coupler box being used, Dapol or even can I suggest part of the 3D Print. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-CRS Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I would recommend the Dapol NEM as the 3D printed ones for the Gunnell were to weak and got broken Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 That's a great idea - I will order some of the Dapol nem pockets and design around that David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etched Pixels Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Not had problems with the 3D print ones I did breaking and you can with care even print them in WSF. Dapol ones are also definitely a good choice. If you are using FUD for the bogies you'll need bearings - otherwise it wears away rapidly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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