Chris Gilbert Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Stand F27 at NEC 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 Dry Bulk Trailer by www.shapeways.com Very nice 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_long Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Did you design it yourself Chris. I've had some good fun designing and printing 3D items. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamerad47 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 The trailer looks good , but still a little rough ? That is my problem with them! & you need a R model mack pulling it !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) Sorry gents phone died as did I when I got home It's 3D printed by a guy called Barry Clements http://www.shapeways.com/model/1192088/ho-1-87-dry-bulk-trailer-10b-heil-1625v-superflo.html?li=search-results&materialId=6 I think it more than stands up to the three foot rule and I don't have a problem with that... Edited November 25, 2013 by Chris Gilbert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 That Dry Bulk Trailer looks very good Chris, given the limitations of 3D printing - and when it can't be got by other means ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted November 25, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2013 I saw these prints in the flesh at the Royston show and they were very impressive. Just ordered one today as there is free shipping on orders placed today that are over 60 Euros with Shapeways. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Went to B&Q again today 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I popped down to Wickes a couple of weeks back: 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 I like that Jez but that happened to the turntable layout ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 As I promised North Haston in New England mode for Model Rail Scotland I have removed the palm trees and moved the layout back up North. It will take on the guise of a interchange between CSX and the Guilford The palm trees will be kept save and will be used should I will wish to model Florida again, I might even try modeling LA for the next exhibition layout. Who knows what 2014 will bring! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
torikoos Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Went to B&Q again today image.jpg Hey Chris, looking good. And also a nice way of storing your equipment in those boxes, I've been looking for something similar to use in my loft , it would tidy things up quite a bit. where did you get these and what are their dimensions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Williams Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) Really Useful Boxes. Available from W.H.Smiths or on-line: http://www.reallyusefulproducts.co.uk/uk/ They are brilliant. I have virtually every size they make. My wife has threatened to have me buried in one!! Edited December 29, 2013 by Steve Williams Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Really Useful Boxes. Available from W.H.Smiths or on-line: http://www.reallyusefulproducts.co.uk/uk/ They are brilliant. I have virtually every size they make. My wife has threatened to have me buried in one!! One of them comes in a size that you almost could be! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Williams Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 One of them comes in a size that you almost could be! I know Jack. I have a couple in the garage! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 The palm trees will be kept save and will be used should I will wish to model Florida again, I might even try modeling LA for the next exhibition layout. Who knows what 2014 will bring! There is always somewhere about 70 miles south of Florida that has lots of palm trees. What make are they, Chris....? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinw62 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Really Useful Boxes. Available from W.H.Smiths or on-line: http://www.reallyusefulproducts.co.uk/uk/ They are brilliant. I have virtually every size they make. My wife has threatened to have me buried in one!! I guess your wife might see that as Really Useful !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I like that Jez but that happened to the turntable layout ? Missoula is still on going Chris - just put it to one side for now as the craving for a switching layout was too great to ignore . Nice and simple layout with a couple of industries (including a cement distribution company) and a run-round loop. Plenty of scope for switching and ideal for those new Athearn Watco CF7s. (Thanks for the heads up Jack). Can be extended with staging for exhibitions, but fits nicely in the shed for stress relieving switching sessions. All the track is laid and wired up and I made good progress with fitting the back-scene boards today. Its all down to you having watched your CF7s switching out those 100 ton cement cars on North Haston. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_long Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 More than looking forward to your next part of the US Chris, hopefully such things on the blue forum don't take away your current drive for layout work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 torikoos The guys have already said that i use really useful boxes They are the 4 lt size http://www.reallyusefulproducts.co.uk/uk/html/onlineshop/rub/b04_0litre.php They hold 8 50' boxcars or similar size locos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 There is always somewhere about 70 miles south of Florida that has lots of palm trees. What make are they, Chris....? 298 I'm just catching up on today's posts. I can't remember the make of the palms at the moment, I will find out tomorrow and get back to you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) More than looking forward to your next part of the US Chris, hopefully such things on the blue forum don't take away your current drive for layout work.DaveAs Charlie Young was told in an episode of the West Wing "If they are shooting at you, you must be doing something right" I thrive on that kind of criticism Edited December 30, 2013 by Chris Gilbert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 [quote name="Jez" post="1280857" timestamp="1388335704" Its all down to you having watched your CF7s switching out those 100 ton cement cars on North Haston. Don't blame me, I can get myself in to enough trouble, it was Colin62 who got me into switching cement hoppers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) Who knows what 2014 will bring! Something bigger than HO...!?!? Edited December 30, 2013 by F-UnitMad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
torikoos Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 thanks for the replies guys, I will have to get me a few of these 'really useful boxes' soon :-) Koos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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