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The digital images are probably more accurate than a photo, as photos tend to pick upon detail not actually that visible to eyes.

yes, vandalised!

I was wondering the same, and if British Railways had used it as a new fleet of DMUs in early 50s . Even maybe an EMU version! The original did have an LMS version of the speed whiskers, and I have put as fine raised lines to help position the whiskers.

l am almost there with latest, the LMS streamlined articulated railcar. One I have wantd to do, but a chance request to someone from LMS society, and he sent me a copy of drawings, which from the wording on them are from the period. More like modellers drawings, possibly Skinley. Although originally a 3 car unit, I wonder if it could have been extended with more centre cars.

someone asked, and it was not that difficult. I am just working on something that might be of even more interest, but won't say too much till its ready.hopefully not to long to go.

looks useful. this one seems to be on ebay for the UK, but there are others available from China. Suspect we will see a lot more of these. Keeping the nozzle clear might be the tricky part. How strong is the bond? Handy as a simple pen, but would not be surprised to see liquid on sale and then just using an LED to set it. No need to buy new pens. Found 2 different ones in UK on ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quick-5-Second-UV-Light-fix-Liquid-Plastic-Welding-compound-glue-repair-pen-tool/392956244790?hash=item5b7e047336:g:MVoAAOSwu6Vfa9j4 which I think is the one above, and this one https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-Second-Fix-UV-Light-Cure-Welding-Compound-Glue-Pen-Glass-Plastic-Repair/182418378711?hash=item2a78fb8fd7:g:phQAAOSw241Ydm19

I have been busy, some continental stiuuf, and then some BR DMUs requested , class 100 and cass 126s, which gave me a chance to update my class 120 design. Then something I had wanted, the SR/SNCF Night Ferry coaches and vans. latest stuff can be found here http://www.rue-d-etropal.com/3D-printing/3d_printed_recent-designs.htm Next will probably be one of the LMS Sentinels(the non articulated version). I also have a surprise to follow that but that is secret for the moment.

was tempted by that as well, but not sure how useful it would have been for my 3D design research.

just got an email from LR-Press with some fantastic bargain prices on some books. I ordered a couple of them, as it was too good to pass. https://trains.lrpresse.com/CT-929-destockage-de-fin-d-annee.aspx?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=promo-LRM-1220-Destockage&utm_content=banner-destock

I agree absolutely John. I tried your suggestion,but I think my browser(Firefox) has changed, as I am sure I used to be able to get at source code(learnt a lot by looking through code, which is main way I used to learn when I worked in IT). But, I noticed a button(also F9) which changed viewing mode slightly and it was then possibly to save images. I tend to do print to pdf for some pages so I can get info relating to images. Found link to page source. What is odd is that F9 version is different, and I think is something Firefox has generated, but it does make images downloadable. Would like to get hold of file layout for pdf files as print files are not complex, and I sometimes find getting images from them difficult, or they get corrupted.

one way to get copies of any image which has settings to stop downloading is a simple screen print. good enough to work from, and another one added to my personal collection. I have found , to my expense, that just saving links to useful pages is OK until someone deletes that page. noticed there is also a pdf copy of this document at bottom of page.

I posted on another thread which touched on this subject and designed some 3d prints for early French wagons. Main problem is finding drawings. Same applies for coaches, but many early French coaches survived in departmental use, or for some very rural lines so drawings are available. Mainly short ones,, but I think I found drawings for other coaches as well. There were alsome early railcars for which I have drawings and would like to do some of those. When it comes to anything WW1 era, the model railway manufacturers weer very slow in doing any of the standard narrow gauge stock, and apart from some relivered and in some cases reliveried incorrect period coaches, there has veen virtually nothing for standard gauge. I have noticed an increase in models and interest within the military modelling fraternity, so I think the railway modelling industry just missed a golden opportunity. Having said that it was wanting WW1 narrow gauge models that got me into 3D printing.

just a quick note to say there is a Cyber Monday special offer(10% off) from Shapeways starting today for a couple of days.

I have been using Alibre for over 6 years. It is not free, but is not as expensive( a few hundeed not a few thousand!) as some others. Single payment, no annual fees. It is less push and pull, more design and measure. Suits me having spent many years in IT writing code. If something goes wrong it is relatively easy to debug, or work around, and it can do resizing with one simple line of code. There is a free download, with limited time so if you have the time it is worth trying. Oh, and as it is a fully commercial package you can use it for business. Some use free software to create stuff to sell without realising they are not licensed to use it this way. two problems, one is that it is not that good for organic shapes, although with more time and interset I might be able do those types of shaoes. Secondly, not the software, but my laptop really needs to be more powerful. Having said that it hasn't stopped me creating 100s of model designs, so far(fingers crossed).

I though most of that Atlas Editions collection was 3mm/ft, but I suppose someone thought that models in the collection should the same size, so the Crampton ended up slightly bigger. Were there any Cramptons operating on 5ft 3in gauge? That would come out pretty close to 16.5mm gauge.

yes definitely looks like the GBL 4mm scale one. Quite often find OO described as HO in foreign outlets. Difficult enough for experienced modellers , but totally confusing for less experienced. Confusing scale and gauge. Having said that I sometimes refer to OO gauge mixed up with OO scale when we know that OO gauge is in fact HO gauge. Ironlcallyone of the locos in that series was actually HO Scale, namely the early loco, I think called Locomotion. It is thought that these models were somehow scanned from original Triang Hornby and early Bachmann, and Bachmann also did a static model of Locomotion in O scale, so it would not have been difficult to reduce it by half. Pity they just did not do new original mode which is the norm for continental magazine collections. Wouldnot have helped us as would probably have still been done in 4mm/ft.

Also looked at drawings of earlier SR version in book by Mike King. This version has the birdcage roof in centre. Drawing shows guard had a door on both sides. It is odd that one of the models on that website shows one of the later versions of the van with a birdcage roof. It might have been one of the ones which did not survive till the 70s. Frustrating thing is, I had just started working and living in London in Augut 1980, so could have got down to Victoria and seen Night Ferry myself, just before it stopped running. Just found drawings in Novemver 1975 issue of Railway Modeller

source of photos found again. A better one of 2nd van suggests it has extra window, and office is other way round, ie door at opposite end,I think http://www.eastbank.org.uk/ferry.htm

Richard , I would rather someone spoke out, even if they then found they were wrong, if it means there is discussion which leeds to more info. I have orderd a copy of that book. Not sure if I had come across it before, but if I had I was not sure what was in it. I found a series of photos of the train , probably taken in final year. Good photos of the vans. The drawing I have matches one of the vans,definitely lower roof than that model . Drawing scales out at 8ft 6in wide, so roof is also British loading gauge. Sliding doors both sides, door to central 'office' only on one side. Just trying to get a better view of the other van to check if identical.

I think I have a drawing somewhere. Seem to remember finding photos of one van that still exists in France

delivery times can vary , just remember we are still living with a pandemic. Delivery times for many things vary a lot. Plenty of work for delivery companies at the moment . Also be realistic on costing. If you commissioned someone to scratchbuild , even a basic,model how much would it cost? From the feedback I get , I think most people are happy to pay for something they, otherwise, would have to build a complex kit(which might not be cheap) or scratchbuild.

I keep busy. Designing is very addictive, but by designing for a variety of scales I have worked out what needs to be done for different scales. I use a software package which I had to pay for, not as expensive as some of the better known ones and it suits me. It is normally not a big job to resize any of my designs, but I initially only offer a small range. Those costs, did not realise it was for two coaches, and that postage does look high. I wonder if that is for faster production. Shapeways now charge an extra if you want something quicker.

that is one design I have done myself. http://www.rue-d-etropal.com/3D-printing/3d_printed_sg-trains2-southern.htm#sr-lswr-reb-3sub

Two points that puzzle me. Firstly for harder plastics Shapeways can print down to 0.3mm. I normally go for sightly more than that. Rods(eg bars on windows) have to be minimum of 0.6mm thick. Secondly 75 euros for a 2mm scale or N gauge model sound expensive. My coach bodies are usually less than half that.

I was thinking that . It is quite common for N gauge. A shortish 6 wheel chassis or motor bogie with an extra wheel maybe. I think the LNER type 8 wheel tender would be too short.