ScRSG Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Has anyone any comments on the 3D printed parts for point rodding and, even better, any photos of these parts in use? our group is considering using them on our new layout, but before we spend a big sum on these we would like to know any comments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted October 4, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 4, 2018 I have a number of them in stock, but not yet used. They look superb and I think that they are robust enough for the job. They appear not too need much fettling and the great part, no assembling as they are made to order for each number of rods required. IE. 1 rod, 2 rods, 3 rods, etc. I don't know what the maximum is, but I would think it would be quite a few more than the vast majority of us would ever need. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ullypug Posted October 4, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 4, 2018 I'm starting to use them at the moment. First run installed last night. I'll take some pictures tomorrow and post. First impressions are good. I'm using cyano to stick to bases of plasticard stuck to the trackbed before ballasting. I'm using Brassmasters and MSE etched cranks, expansion links etc. I'm using 16 gauge guitar strings to represent the round rodding that I'm modelling. It scales at 0.4mm and fits nicely in the moulded holes. Each string is about 800mm long and has the advantage that it wants to be straight. They cost about 50p each. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Bear Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 See here http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/137944-cosmetic-point-rodding-options/?p=3316178 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ullypug Posted October 5, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2018 Pictures of the stools as promised. I'm using the round rod variety. As you can see, I made a setting out error so will need to move the bases. The whole assembly will lift up enough to allow me to slide a piece of card underneath without too much bother. I have to say I'm impressed with these. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phixer64 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) Looks good, I've myself have used square rod from MSE, bit fiddly, but like yours, looks really good. Jeff Edited October 5, 2018 by phixer64 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted October 5, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) Pictures of the stools as promised. I'm using the round rod variety. As you can see, I made a setting out error so will need to move the bases. The whole assembly will lift up enough to allow me to slide a piece of card underneath without too much bother. I have to say I'm impressed with these. Those are Modelu Rollers are they not? They look like just what I need for Seaton Junction's runs except these are GWR style. I must check the shape/design of the LSWR/BRSR ones. Phil Edited October 5, 2018 by Mallard60022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted October 5, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2018 Those are Modelu Rollers are they not? They look like just what I need for Seaton Junction's runs except these are GWR style. I must check the shape/design of the LSWR/BRSR ones. Phil I think the title might give you a clue Phil me duck! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I must check the shape/design of the LSWR/BRSR ones. A simple sketch help ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ullypug Posted October 5, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2018 Those are Modelu Rollers are they not? They look like just what I need for Seaton Junction's runs except these are GWR style. I must check the shape/design of the LSWR/BRSR ones. Phil Yes, standard Modelu ones. GW pattern. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 2, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2018 (edited) Pictures of the stools as promised. I'm using the round rod variety. As you can see, I made a setting out error so will need to move the bases. The whole assembly will lift up enough to allow me to slide a piece of card underneath without too much bother. I have to say I'm impressed with these. Those 16 gauge strings. Are they plain steel and not wound? They look brilliant IMO. What make did you get; Earnie Ball by any chance? Phil Edited November 2, 2018 by Mallard60022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ullypug Posted November 2, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2018 Those 16 gauge strings. Are they plain steel and not wound? They look brilliant IMO. What make did you get; Earnie Ball by any chance? Phil Yes they're straight and not wound. I've used a mixture. Ernie Ball are good. I bought a load on interweb from Tone Deaf music as they do multi packs of the same string (their own brand). Worked out about 65p each. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScRSG Posted November 2, 2018 Author Share Posted November 2, 2018 We are still waiting on our (quite large) order being delivered, but I know how slow 3D printers are! Thanks for the photos and chat about these. As an aside we have found a source of supply for 0.4 square wire - https://www.wireandstuff.co.uk/products/0.4-x-0.4mm-Square-Wire---SS316L--Marine-Grade-Stainless-Steel-Wire----3-ohms-m-1290.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 2, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2018 Yes they're straight and not wound. I've used a mixture. Ernie Ball are good. I bought a load on interweb from Tone Deaf music as they do multi packs of the same string (their own brand). Worked out about 65p each. Thanks buddy. Strange, I don't think I've used straight steel on the G String before (sniggering allowed). I shall have to try one on my guitar. Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted November 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 2, 2018 We are still waiting on our (quite large) order being delivered, but I know how slow 3D printers are! Thanks for the photos and chat about these. As an aside we have found a source of supply for 0.4 square wire - https://www.wireandstuff.co.uk/products/0.4-x-0.4mm-Square-Wire---SS316L--Marine-Grade-Stainless-Steel-Wire----3-ohms-m-1290.html How long is each length? Couldn’t find it specified on their webpage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted November 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 2, 2018 I'm intending to install these on Cwmdimbath sooner or later, when I've worked out the rodding runs, which should be fairly straightforward; it's not Clapham Jc! I am very satisfied with my existing Modelu products, and they certainly show 3D printing's potential (and they're Welsh, yay!); lamps, loco crews, and especially the amazing hollow balled signal finials which 'lift' a Ratio signal wonderfully. No connection, satisfied customer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 I get my .4 x .4mm square brass wire in 7m rolled lengths, easy to straightened out, from Eileens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScRSG Posted November 2, 2018 Author Share Posted November 2, 2018 How long is each length? Couldn’t find it specified on their webpage. You get ten metres for the princely sum of about £7. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbuttler Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Hi folks, Thanks for your positive comments on the rollers, it is also great to see photos of them in place. Apologies for the delay to your order ScRSG, I've had a couple weeks out of the workshop with illness and quite a large backlog to workthrough, but if I remember right your order was in the post yesterday so you should have them today. I've also got BR/LMS pattern in the range and have drawings for LSWR/McKenzie & Holland which I will sort out converting to 3D when I get 5 minutes. If anyone is interested in these in particular I'll look to get a friend to do the CAD to speed things up a bit! Cheers Alan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 8, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 8, 2018 Hi folks, Thanks for your positive comments on the rollers, it is also great to see photos of them in place. Apologies for the delay to your order ScRSG, I've had a couple weeks out of the workshop with illness and quite a large backlog to workthrough, but if I remember right your order was in the post yesterday so you should have them today. I've also got BR/LMS pattern in the range and have drawings for LSWR/McKenzie & Holland which I will sort out converting to 3D when I get 5 minutes. If anyone is interested in these in particular I'll look to get a friend to do the CAD to speed things up a bit! Cheers Alan Good to hear u OK Alan. LSWR Rollers.....yes please. Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 (edited) I've also got BR/LMS pattern in the range It seems that pattern from the Crewe works became a general standard pattern in most updating s&t work after nationalization, after all the re-claiming work done at various Southern Region sites during relaying for Swanage Railway. The 'A' frames were still always brittle castings. Edited November 8, 2018 by bike2steam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted November 8, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 8, 2018 Hi folks, Thanks for your positive comments on the rollers, it is also great to see photos of them in place. Apologies for the delay to your order ScRSG, I've had a couple weeks out of the workshop with illness and quite a large backlog to workthrough, but if I remember right your order was in the post yesterday so you should have them today. I've also got BR/LMS pattern in the range and have drawings for LSWR/McKenzie & Holland which I will sort out converting to 3D when I get 5 minutes. If anyone is interested in these in particular I'll look to get a friend to do the CAD to speed things up a bit! Cheers Alan That explains a lot Alan. Glad you are better. Mike. See you next time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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