RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted December 10, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2012 Another idea is to check that you have joined all the meshes into one. I had a similar problem with Shapeways with bits uploading OK and passing the Shapeways's tests, but bits missing. It was down to (in my case) creating sub-sections as different meshes and then forgetting to combine all the meshes into one. Cheers, Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Thanks for the advice everyone - I've sorted the file (surprising what horrors Sketchup creates under the surface!), and I've sent the file for printing. Hopefully after Christmas I should have a basic shape to work on. Now I've completed my evening class, I have all the files completed, and the vinyl cut to make the windows, so progress will be swift once I have had a chance to recover from the hell of work over the next 2 weeks. So far, I now have 3 completed coaches, one of which is powered... http://youtu.be/Zy_2atGv0zA David 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Very nice indeed David, Can't wait to see the driving cars added will look superb. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 Just arrived, and needing a lot of work before they look the part, the driving cars are here! David 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atso Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Those are looking really good. Congratulations on getting those complex shapes rendered! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 Another work in progress update - filling the printing imperfections on the roof with a bit of milliput to smooth out the surface. The design has printed pretty well but some of the very complex curves just didn't quite translate into a printable shape. It's only taken about ten minutes to sort it out though, and once set, I will be moving on to the roof painting. Slightly nervous about having to hand paint the curves on the nose, but I'm happy how its going so far, it's certainly stretching my painting abilities, which aren't great, but getting better! David 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Another step closer, and I've realised I hate yellow paint! Never goes on well, and this is pushing the limit on my freehand painting skills! Tomorrow the black will be added so hopefully that will be a bit easier David 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richbrummitt Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) Red is one of the worst colours to cover. In addition when I used to paint Warhammer they always recommended re-undercoating white any areas that were going to be yellow. If you didn't do this you could require several coats of yellow before it started to look something like the desired colour. It seems to me you may have been trying to overcome both these ill-effects. It's not much help this time but perhaps something to try in the future. The main thing is you have persevered and got what looks to me to be a good result. Edited January 3, 2013 by richbrummitt 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Thanks Rich, When I build the second set I will certainly spray the yellow first after priming, then work back along the coach with the silver then red. First coat of black has gone on well, and it's starting to look like a Pendolino now! David 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibuchan Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Looks really good David. You have really captured it well. Cant wait for you to make them available to buy!!!! Alistair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) Thanks Alistair, Almost there now, this driving car now just needs glazing (front window and wipers may prove challenging!). David Edited January 4, 2013 by bmthtrains - David 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
branchie Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Looking good David. Any further thoughts on the new layout? Christian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richbrummitt Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I wouldn't be surprised if there are some suitable etched wipers available from one of the detailing suppliers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 First driving car completed now. This is the rougher end, the other one has a much smoother finish on the nose. Windscreen wipers are made from tiny strips of vinyl stuck to the acetate. One more car to go! David 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 And finally, here is the full 8 car set! Time to get the railway down for a test run and some photos... David 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class 108 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Nice one, well done, look forward to a video of those running. Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 And a quick vid, photos to come tomorrow when the light is better David 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 And here we are, the finished Pendolino. It is not 100% accurate, and for space reasons I've modelled it as an 8 car version (rather than the original 9 car and now extended 11 car versions), but given this is my first ever attempt at 3D printing, I am really pleased with the outcome. The bodyshells have come out very well, even the driving cars, which only needed minor sanding and a tiny bit of filler on the cobra head bump above the cab. Painting went well, and the decals I've produced look the part. I am also really pleased with the vinyl window treatment - not only was it far easier to do than trying to individually fill the window apertures, it also allowed me to correctly model the two driving cars - one actually has one more window on each side than the other (something I didn't build into the printed shells). The beauty with this process I've learned is it is effectively mass production - I can add in extra cars If I so decide, and they will look exactly like the others. Equally, I could produce a second set with no more effort than the cost to print. And I can replace/upgrade easily. The bogies are from Mk4 coaches, so I may replace these over time, and the chassis could also do with a bit more detail. Equally, now I know what I am doing, it would be very easy to modify the driving car design to allow working lights to be installed. No more hacking about bits of plastic, just redraw the item and hey presto, it prints! Anyway, here's some photos of the finished set 390 026 working on Cross Street. As you can see, it just about fits on the layout, which really does mean it is time for a new one so it can stretch its legs... David 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 In measuring up the set to start making a storage box for it, I set it up next to my Farish voyager, and I'm quite pleased with the comparison - they sit quite well together. David 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Congratulations - I've been following this thread for a while and I'm very impressed with the progress that you've made. To have gone from beginner to this in such a short space of time is a great achievement. Best of luck with your future printing endeavors! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 So Dapol's decision to postpone the Pendolino has been your gain in terms of skills development, have you thought about doing a 323 unit to go with the 350 on suburban trains? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Thanks guys! I've got quite a long list of things I want to try now, partly to see what is possible, and also to stretch by design skills further. Possible projects: Class 321 MPV (if it doesn't get the shrink ray treatment from Farish this year) Various types of tamper and rail grinder Network rail infrastructure wagons (that side tipping thing, or even those monster ballast washing trains) Lineside equipment - radio and lighting towers, cabinets, ducting, OHLE, signals etc DLR rolling stock DLR slab concrete trackbed I also want to see how cost effective it is for other uses such as plasticard replacement. Say I want a brick bridge face, how much would it clost to print the face in 3D as a 0.7mm thick relief sheet to my exact design and dimensions? Lots to experiment with now. David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 David, do you know that the Ngauge forum already have a MPV available http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=7740.135 carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Ah, but the fun is in designing it yourself David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucazone Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Really truly inspiring thread and developments. A real driver of inspiration, thanks David. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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