MGR Hooper! Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Looking lovely!Have you tried these for clear 3D printing? https://www.luxexcel.com/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted November 25, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2015 Lovely work Paul! I have no need for a 466 but they are attractive beasts and you've done a great job so I might have to spring for one. It might be worth trying to spray one of the windows with a gloss acrylic varnish as some people have reported that turns it clearer. Cheers, Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted November 25, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2015 Paul Looks excellent. Will you be bringing that with you on Sunday? Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MGR Hooper! Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Cheers all, MGRHooper: No I hadn't seen that company. That's awesome that there is a clear 3D print possible, though by the looks of that site (they're talking about optic pieces) I can only assume the prices would be quite astronomical at the moment. Still, I'd say that there's hope there for the future that one of the more 'hobby/craft' orientated print outfits like Shapeways will introduce something similar. Cheers, Paul Like Shapeways, you can always ask Luxexcel for a quote. I say no harm in trying. Atleast for the Class 466 windshield. The rest can be done using clear plasticard which saves you a lot of money. Can always have an etch made to cute it or try laser cutting perspex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted November 25, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hi , Excellent printing on all items - the 455 body work is just right for a little mod into the Irish 450 and now Railtec transfers have started on a range of NIR transfers things are looking up. Re 150 001/2 I have started down the road of cut/ shut and cuss to make one out of Farish shells. Certainly a coat of gloss varnish - Klear will help the reflective nature of the glazing - I do to my MK2 stripped shells before adding overlays. FWIW at Warley I have offered for display some of my pile of part finshed and raw 3D stuff so hopefully A6 display cases will have some on display. Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted November 25, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2015 Cheers all, MGRHooper: No I hadn't seen that company. That's awesome that there is a clear 3D print possible, though by the looks of that site (they're talking about optic pieces) I can only assume the prices would be quite astronomical at the moment. Still, I'd say that there's hope there for the future that one of the more 'hobby/craft' orientated print outfits like Shapeways will introduce something similar. Ian, yeah I can do if that's cool with you; I'll try and get it to an initial primed up stage if I can. If anyone wants to see these prints in the flesh then come check out Roundhouse's Santa Barbara layout @ Warley show this Sunday, that's stand B49 in the Overseas section! Cheers, Paul Yes, first Networker to make it across the pond Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted November 25, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hi Paul, Those bodyshells are looking really good. I will try to step away from the Revolution/Rapido stand to see them on Santa Barbara. Indeed, having spent a couple of very enjoyable hours at the real Santa Barbara station this summer I was rather hoping to have a look at it anyway! I'd second the idea of maybe getting the tricky curved cab glazing printed clear - maybe a larger number would make it cost effective if you can get enough people together - and perhaps also laser-cut clear plastic/perspex for the glazing? Very nice work though - really getting there! cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MGR Hooper! Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Damn regular life getting in the way, taking up valuable modelling time, I don't know..... I have today, FINALLY, managed to get a first coat of primer on the new 465 and 455 shells. Yay! The prime certainly picks out the details that are not really obvious straight away on the FUD. First up they got a clean in some luke warm water with a drop of Fairy. Next up was a gentle file with some wet'n'dry, though it turns out I wasn't as gentle as I'd thought :-(. Ah well. After this another clean, this time cold water with a Milton steriliser tablet dropped in (oh yes indeed). Then it was time for some primer. Here I've used Railmatch Acrylic primer, which I've never used before. Jury's out I'm afriad, was like tar and needed a LOT of thinning, but then it was the first use. The pros of using a proper airbrush to prime are self evident - you can get it in all those nooks and crannies, and build the prime up gently, which I find quite difficult with one of those spray can primers, especially when working in such a small scale, Just need to find a primer I can get along with. Here's some piccies...... 1stPrime001.jpg 1stPrime002.jpg 1stPrime003.jpg 1stPrime004.jpg 1stPrime005.jpg 1stPrime006.jpg 1stPrime007.jpg Right, nearly time for Homeland. Paul Looks absolutely stunning!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steadfast Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Hello Paul, Now work on the Netwroker, the print has come out very well indeed! Is it FUD or FXD? In fact that's probably one of the crispest N scale prints I've seen. And the fact it looks like the prototype too, even better! ;-D Jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pete Harvey Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 You need to use an automotive Acid Etching primer on FUD or FXD if you want the paint to bite or it will just come off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Thanks for that Paul. I've noticed that the difference between FUD and FXD in your hand is actually negligible, so might as well save the cash and run with FUD! I've only ever used bog standard Halfords primer on my 3D prints. Never had any flaking off issues, but then I do clean them up thoroughly in an ultrasonic bath Jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pete Harvey Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Paul That should do but it may be too strong the Halfords Plastic Etch Primer should do it and be safe to the plastic. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted January 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2016 Paul, These look stunning and offer so much - good idea to break away and rest the grey matter. I fancy the 4 car 365 for starters but was hopping to use front ends for the 325 as it has more definition than Bobs vinyl based fine offering. Would it be possible to buy any of the development shells ? waiting for a post free day for some shapeway based other products but this is too good to miss. Anybody in UK supply wheels or is it an import job? cheers Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2016 Paul, These look stunning and offer so much - good idea to break away and rest the grey matter. I fancy the 4 car 365 for starters but was hopping to use front ends for the 325 as it has more definition than Bobs vinyl based fine offering. Would it be possible to buy any of the development shells ? waiting for a post free day for some shapeway based other products but this is too good to miss. Anybody in UK supply wheels or is it an import job? cheers Robert Robert try these people http://www.nscaleamericantrains.co.uk/en/141-couplers-trucks-wheels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold Budgie Posted January 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2016 Will the forthcoming Electra Railway Graphics class 465 vinyls fit these bodies. NB: I expect the answer to this to be "I don't know". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted January 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hi Paul I don't think they are expensive for what they are (it is the reality of 3D printing a 4 car set) - they look great and I look forward to placing an order. Cheers, Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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