EDDY100 Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 Jon, find a cad program that suits you and don't be swayed by people that tell you Fusion 360 is the only program that does decent models because it is not true. If you follow any of my videos 99% is freeware so if you don't get on with it, nothing lost. Everything is a learning curve its just how much time you want to spent learning. Any questions ask away. Eddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDDY100 Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 Inspired by local to me, Corringham Light Railway, now closed down. Designed in SketchUp Make 2017 and printed on a Mars2. OO Scale, Length 46mm, Width 26mm, Height 39mm. Running on a dummy chassis. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDDY100 Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 New loco added to my stable, plus a revamp of some of my wagons. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDDY100 Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 Straight of the printer with a quick blow over of primer hence a few bits of supports in pics. Designed in SketchUp and printed on a Mars 2, 00 Scale, Length 78 mm. This is the longest I want to go due to the tight turns on my layout. This is a loose interpretation of the loco below. Eddy. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnicArrow Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Fascinating project! I can't help but marvel at the level of detail achievable with 3D printing - it seems a very different method of scratchbuilding, and I love it. And it's all brought to life by your painting and weathering. Keep up the good work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Din Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 What sort of chassis do you use, Eddy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDDY100 Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) I have 3d printed all my chassis that's why I have covers over the wheels. I have 3 types of wagon/loco. Box wagon which holds the motor and weight. Some of the larger locos can hold the motor and the weight, Box wagon which holds the decoder and stay alive. Dummy chassis which just have a weight and any body I want to plonk on top. So each train must have a minimum motor and decoder/stay alive wagon/loco. All the bodies will be interchangeable so trains can be made in various styles to suit. I will get around to posting some chassis pics. Edited September 1, 2022 by EDDY100 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyh20 Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 The workmanship and the fact you share your techniques you use is amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDDY100 Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 (edited) Thanks John. Test run video here Essex Brick Edited September 4, 2022 by EDDY100 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyh20 Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 Look forward to more short video with other locos running in the future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDDY100 Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 I have been working on my locos to all run on the same dummy chassis. Will make my life easier with any new designs. Printed on a Mars 2 in 00 scale. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted September 20, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2022 Those are lovely prints, nice sharp lines. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDDY100 Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 Testing my Sliding Fiddle Yard (SFY). The principle works but needs lots of refinement before I am happy. Video on my channel here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted October 9, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2022 Just watched the video the concept does work well. A little tweaking and it should be fine. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDDY100 Posted October 11, 2022 Author Share Posted October 11, 2022 Made a couple of videos on how I made the sliding fiddle yard used in Essex Brick. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwLVgIkABQ4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDDY100 Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 Finally got round to making a video of a prototype canal boat moving on my layout. I am nearly happy with the way it runs; I think it just needs a final tweak. Magnet size plays a big role so does the amount of weight needed to dampen the ride. Any suggestions to smooth the ride, much appreciated. If I have not tried them, I will give them a go. Proper boats and loads to design and print next, easy job as I know what I am doing (hopefully). Eddy Watch on YouTube 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barclay Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 That's incredible, but that old Hornby chassis isn't noted for its slow running - you might get a smoother result with something that can run more slowly, a diesel perhaps? I would recommend an old Athearn HO diesel as they run superbly and can often be picked up for peanuts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDDY100 Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 Barclay, that old Hornby chassis is brand new and has a lovely new motor, the ones BMW use for there wing mirrors 😉 The speed of that loco is step 5 so I could slow it down to a realistic speed but it just looks to slow. All still in testing so anything still goes. Eddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barclay Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 15 hours ago, EDDY100 said: Barclay, that old Hornby chassis is brand new and has a lovely new motor, the ones BMW use for there wing mirrors 😉 The speed of that loco is step 5 so I could slow it down to a realistic speed but it just looks to slow. All still in testing so anything still goes. Eddy Keep up the good work! That reminds me that I have 2 Mabuchi motors that I took out of a busted door mirror on my old Mercedes. A bit chunky but I would like to use them one day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDDY100 Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 (edited) Needed some train crew. MakeHuman/Blender and a little bit of work. Job done. Edited November 14, 2022 by EDDY100 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted November 14, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2022 Great work Eddy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDDY100 Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 Before and after, I don't do pristine. my style is Used and worked hard. Too much?? 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted November 17, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2022 The weathered look to the loco body does look very good Eddy.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDDY100 Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 Thanks Kevin, I have a bundle of stuff to weather and was not sure if I was on the right track. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted November 17, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, EDDY100 said: Thanks Kevin, I have a bundle of stuff to weather and was not sure if I was on the right track. Definitely on the right tracks Eddy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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