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Thanks Michael, thanks for your comment, I'll change it back and make it bigger Hi Wagpnmaster, the buffers won't be attached to the loco. What I tend to do is remove them at the end and put them on a 2mm sprue. Then I "drill" holes in the beams to take them - or whatever you would like to put in there. I'll be reusing my old ones. With regards to the plate, it can easily be removed. cheers Jason

You're not wrong there. I decided I was.

A quick update. I've been self isolating for the last couple of weeks as I've had to fly over from the UK. I've used the time to learn more about the 3D program Blender, so hopefully it looks a bit more realistic than before, and gives a better idea of a painted model. On top of that, more details have been added. In the end I went for cylinders behind the axleboxes, done some buffers (which will be detatched from the model so that third party buffers can be added - I'll take mine from the plasticard version I did. Mainly to see if it'll print, I've also recreated the A-W plate on the side. The nose is almost done (I've just noticed some lifting lugs), and windows are starting to be carved out of the end doors. Once that's done, I'll do more on the chassis. Thanks for looking.

I'm looking at the isothermos axleboxes at the moment, and I'm a bit stumped. I have photos of the front, but not of the engineering that takes place behind it. I've a poor (pixelated with high compression) photo of the side of the loco. Which I've started recreating below. The springs need replacing, but should the main box in white be cylindrical to echo the front cap? Here's the same axlebox in black. Am I over thinking this?

Thank you Wagpnmaster. I managed to get a bit more in this evening. Redid the roof and added various strips. The tall thin ones (which will have bolts on them) are just behind the fan enclosure and then at the other end. I've guessed at the second after looking again at the photo of the engine being hoisted out. Also tidied up the bonnet, added some windows, and started rivets (fully counted!). I think detailing the two ends will be next.

I can't leave this loco alone. I've decided to put my experience of 3D printing into building another version of the D9. I've made a start and got some of the more difficult parts done - radiator, louvres, and provisionally the roof. I'll have to tweak the roof to make the edges right. I'm putting more work in to the area between the radiators - partly because you would be able to see it below the fan, and it also helps strengthen the sides. I'm also going to see if there is any value to doing the ponies properly per the photo further up. A fair bit of this will be educated guesses at dimensions, but when it is finished, I'll bung it on the 3D model library called Thingiverse for people to download, and I'll put it on Shapeways if anyone is interested. It's early stages, and will take a while, but I'll update this thread when I've done enough modelling on it. There's a lot wrong with it at the moment, but later, if possible, it'll be good to get some critique to make sure I'm not going off at a tangent. cheers Jason

It's not just Flash I'm afraid, there are lots of programs out there that leave crud behind.

It looks like there's a model for 18GBP shipped to the UK including postage from Shapeways. I think they ship from the Netherlands if you're in Europe. https://www.shapeways.com/product/WXS37KFNJ/ho-1-87-golf-cart-kit?optionId=59280051

Hi Steve, is this something that @Knuckles might be interested in looking at with you?

This UK reseller might be of interest to some. https://www.3dprintmonkey.co.uk/ And I enjoyed watching this video about the Saturn

@MyRule1 - hi there. If you do decide to get a Silhouette at some point, be careful about the second hand ones. You may find that the older ones may not work with the latest versions of Windows 10. If possible, check out the Silhouette thread on here before purchasing. It’s great to see your first model.

Wow, that's massive! I saw this morning that Saturn should be available again via Amazon sometime in Otober.

There's a lot of atmosphere in your photos - some of the best I've seen in a long time.

At least I’m in good company Bill gates once said that nobody would ever need more than 512Kb of memory in a computer. One other thing, You might know that I use Blender - I dream of a fillet tool! It’s looking fantastic Mike.

I've already subscribed, the videos are great.

You’re right of course, very inattentive indeed. I can see how it could be taken both ways! I’m still working out when it’s appropriate to use the t-square icon.

Hi Matt, I dip into your thread from time to time. It’s all looking great. I’ve seen the buzz around the Saturn. A few years ago I got a Peopoly Moai, I like it generally, And I’ve printed wagons and such, but it’s a bit of a dud when it comes to dimensional accuracy, so I mainly use it for detail items. I’m looking forward to seeing what you do next.

Looking great Al Call me inattentive, but when did the applause icon turn up?

That's quite the primary you sprayed on there.

Wow, you’re cooking on gas there!

Hi there, as it was Shapeways, did you take a photo of it before you put it together? When I used Shapeways in the past, on the few occasions there was an issue, I sent them an email with photos stating the problem, and they gave me my money back.

Hi Al, I spent the morning on the beach and the afternoon with a beer and your thread. Doing well. It’s been a crazy few years with one thing and another, to the point that I’ve barely been on here. I’ve not done any modelling to talk of, but things are slowing down now (see above ), and I’ve just put some card backed foam down for the track bed (I can’t get thin cork sheet here) to finally make a start again on Havenhouse. it’s great to see you’re well, if not a lunatic - your stone walls are fantastic!

Hi Al, I’ve just read through the 53 pages of your thread. I can’t think of anything else I would have rather done on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

Thank you - I'm going to watch his other ones over the next few days.

There are a lot of adverts(!), but it's a really interesting video. I watched from start to finish as it's what Sundays are for.