Snowwolflair Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Just arrived by email overnight. These are photos of the final transfer set. Here they are applied to a paint sample I sent which is Halford's Vauxhall Atlantis Blue. Note the lower two are the correct ones, the top two were a white balance test. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern_Trains_Fan Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Looks great! Can't wait to see them applied to the loco! I travel on these units a lot (although I use the First Hull Trains services into Kings Cross), so it's great to finally see the 180 in model form! Excellent work, you should be very proud of yourself indeed! Cheers, Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowwolflair Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) Looks great! Can't wait to see them applied to the loco! I travel on these units a lot (although I use the First Hull Trains services into Kings Cross), so it's great to finally see the 180 in model form! Excellent work, you should be very proud of yourself indeed! Cheers, Matt The Hull logos and unit numbers are included in the set as they are a variant of the First GWR set, and allows any Class 180 in any First Group Dynamic Lines Livery to be modeled. This is important as there will be swapping around over the next few years as the new GWR Hitachi units come in to service. I have been led to believe the Adelante units wont be repainted the new GWR green for this reason. Edited July 18, 2016 by Snowwolflair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern_Trains_Fan Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 there will be swapping around over the next few years as the new GWR Hitachi units come in to service. I have been led to believe the Adelante units wont be repainted the new GWR green for this reason. Ah, very interesting. This is news to me. I'm not actually too sure, myself, as to which services/trains will be replaced by the Hitachi units. All I know is that the 43's on the ECML, and a majority of the 91's, are for the chop. They're the only ones that I know to be 'endangered'. Cheers for the info, Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowwolflair Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 If you believe the press they will all end up at Great Central over the next 10 - 15 years with the direction of travel GWR to First Hull to Great Central. NB they are all owned by Angel Trains and they will move as their leases run out if they are not renewed, depends of how fast the Hitachi electro diesels come in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern_Trains_Fan Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 If you believe the press they will all end up at Great Central over the next 10 - 15 years with the direction of travel GWR to First Hull to Great Central. NB they are all owned by Angel Trains and they will move as their leases run out if they are not renewed, depends of how fast the Hitachi electro diesels come in. Interesting. Thanks for the info Cheers, Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowwolflair Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I have just had the final production costs confirmed and the transfer sets will be £45 for a five coach set. I will also be making laser cut perspex side windows and door windows at £12 for a five coach set. These will be sent in cardboard backed envelopes. Can I have any further expressions of interest by the 1st August. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted July 19, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 19, 2016 Impressive work! Are you cutting the windows yourself or have you found someone to do it for you? I need 250 similar sized windows for an on-going project. Happy modelling. Steven B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowwolflair Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I cut them on my laser, but as the laser "trims" thous it has to be trial and error so I would need the actual opening to ensure a good fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowwolflair Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) The transfers have arrived I'm going to take a few days to check they are OK and then I will be in touch with those that have requested sets. Edited July 28, 2016 by Snowwolflair 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowwolflair Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 In process shot, first transfers drying, but I'm more than impressed by the quality of the transfer and how they look. It going to take a few days to do them all allowing fro proper drying. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowwolflair Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 The transfers look very good. A bit fiddly as some of the items are very small but the effect is very realistic. There are a few minor adjustments needed but nothing a sharp scalpel wont fix. Once I mat varnish the roof it will be complete. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowwolflair Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I have now received the Adelante First Great Western and First Hull transfers and the completed model in First Great Western in in my latest post. The set does a five car set in First Great Western or First Hull. If you would like a set the cost will be £45 for a 5 car set of transfers. In addition I am laser cutting in Perspex side windows and door windows to go with the Shapeway prints at £12 for sufficient for a five car set. If you would like a transfer set or windows please make payment to my PayPal account (or directly to me) at the address DJAC@calderwoodhan.com and send me an email to this address giving the following. Your forum name and your username on that forum so I know who you are PayPal transaction number so I can match up the payment Full postal name and address What and how many of each item you wish. Transfer only will be shipped immediately and if windows are ordered they will take a few extra days as I will cut them to order. I only have a limited number of transfer sets (currently 23). those of you who have already requested have been PMed. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowwolflair Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 First batch in the post tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowwolflair Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 (edited) A quick note on fitting the Perspex windows. when the laser cuts the perspex the walls are sloped. They are cut to fit a painted window opening, so you can edge with black and then glue in the window with canopy clear adhesive. NB the perspex has a plastic film to protect the surface from glue which can be picked off with tweezers. Edited August 1, 2016 by Snowwolflair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sandwich Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 (edited) Is that 165/166 BigP's model or another creation? It looks impressive! Edited August 4, 2016 by sandwich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowwolflair Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Its Shapeway ends - the original ones available about 2 years ago - fitted to class stripped 170 Farish bodies and Electra Graphics added. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern_Trains_Fan Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 The unit looks smashing! Shame you're unable to produce 3D Printed models in 00 gauge, because I'd be quick to snap up an electrostar or capitalstar for my layout of Denmark Hill! Amazing work, truly admirable! Cheers, Matt 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwich Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Its Shapeway ends - the original ones available about 2 years ago - fitted to class stripped 170 Farish bodies and Electra Graphics added. Ah I see! Well it sure looks the part! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowwolflair Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Ah I see! Well it sure looks the part! Its this part by N-Trains https://www.shapeways.com/product/53CZ99BG9/n-gauge-165-cab-pair?optionId=2401404 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigP Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) -- Edited January 31, 2021 by bigP Deleted 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowwolflair Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Evenin' all. Sorry for the thread hijack. With those N-train cabs you'll need to file off those bits on the bottom. The 165/166 certainly doesn't have anything coming vertically down like that. I have also made my 165/166 cabs available as a pair for scratchbuilders. They're a solid unit so you'd have to cut the cab glass out if you wanted clear glazing, but if you're tinting or using vinyls then it's fine. Prints in FUD. http://www.shapeways.com/product/HZFA94HNZ/class-165-166-cab-ends-pair-n-gauge?optionId=40636809 BigP165Cab.jpg Cheers, Paul Yes, I did say they were the earlier available versions, however I still prefer them as it is virtually impossible to file out your windows and the earlier versions can easily have detail added. Have you thought of revisiting your CAD to open up the windows? also they would use less plastic and be cheaper as well. I'm planning a few more 165'so I would be interested if you did. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigP Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) -- Edited January 31, 2021 by bigP Deleted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowwolflair Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I may get around to revising the 165/166 units one day so they have 'opened out' windows, but there'll be no more 'new' 3D stuff from me. Shapeways has become too expensive and I'd rather spend my time doing some actual modelling rather than computing and spending money testing stuff that is unlikely to get used by anyone. Opening them out would use less plastic and make them cheaper, but they're already cheaper than the N-train ones, but then if you open out the windows, where do you stick the vinyls? Cheers, Paul Thats a shame. The vinyls stretch over the openings like a drum skin. You then paint the inside with canopy transparent glue for strength. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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