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Modifying an extant file like this can be tricky (and in honesty I'm not familiar with these software programmes), but depending on file size you might have some success in Tinkercad. Worse come I'm sure there are non-extended E2s already available on Shapeways. Hope this helps.

One tries to be efficient! ;) I've designed it with various potential methods of construction to suit different levels so hopefully won't be too challenging, and the frame clearances should prove no problem (if doable in N, 00 is roomy...). Production costs are outside my control but I hope you enjoy. https://www.shapeways.com/product/FZA7F2P6K/00-scale-lnwr-crampton-loco-scratch-aid https://www.shapeways.com/product/SZUTKGC86/00-scale-lnwr-crampton-tender-scratch-aid https://www.shapeways.com/product/G8YKPW4SE/00-scale-lnwr-crampton-motion-pack

Locomotion No. 1 showing her paces in N and 00...

No problem; it’s useful to see both sides of the debate if advancements are to be made. Glad you like the other models, and the tram sounds a good project – do share photos please!

Edwardian, thank you for the detailed response – an accurate answer is always welcome. You raise several points which I hope the following will adequately address. Starting with the 00 Lion of 2018, this model was: · My first 3D rescale · My first 00 3D print · My first 00 rolling stock design/scratchbuild (in any construction medium) As you note I personally model in N Gauge, having not touched 00 since school days (bar a few recent RTR exceptions), so this was undertaken with nearly no experience in the scale and virtually none in the medium at that stage. In one regard your model, excellently amended, fitted my ambition for the print at that time exactly – an entry-level ‘scratch aid’ that could be modified based on the modeller’s experience to refine it as they saw fit. I will note that subsequent models have all seen refinements during the rescaling process (even Lion to a degree) – none are a literal rescale and all have been adjusted part by part for the larger scale even if just by ensuring correct dimensions/loading gauge and reducing part thicknesses. Modelling is always a learning curve! Secondly you mention detail tolerances. In many cases I do add/amend details where elsewise unacceptable in a pure rescale (eg safety valves), and all models are described and intended as ‘scratch aids’ rather than complete kits. Importantly a fundamental issue to what details can be included are the tolerances of the plastics. The cheaper Shapeways Natural Versatile Plastic cannot crisply take very fine detail (your Derwent’s narrower boiler cladding, for example, would merge into an essentially flat surface). The minimum thickness for self-supporting details is c.0.8mm, so between these issues there is a need to emphasise some aspects to ensure they are visible/crisp. This naturally results in a balance between oversizing versus outright omission. As you know there is a finer detail plastic (ala your Derwent), but this results in a significant price increase for a comparative difference in fineness of c.0.2-0.4mm. Demonstrating the market, around two thirds of all 00 sales have been in Natural Versatile Plastic, and of 11 Derwents sold (in 00), only three were the detail version you pushed for (including yours). Again as noted, with 00 models not being made for myself and my policy of keeping markups low to aid affordability there would therefore be additional time/work involved (your word was ‘phenomenal’) for what therefore would only be a limited return. Lastly, you note how you would be interested in numerous models if they were to be redrawn with fine detail as per your Derwent. I do now take occasional commissions, and if you are interested I would be more than happy to discuss bespoke amendments to your requirements – please PM if so. Most rescales are now undertaken through this process; it is more sustainable for myself and the modellers get what they specifically want. As a general addendum, I will now be releasing a 4mm Crampton in due course, using the N version as a base but fine-tuned as outlined above to better suit 00 tolerances within the stipulations of Natural Versatile Plastic.

Now the Crampton is complete in N Gauge, is there interest in seeing a version in 00? It will only be done if there is enough demand...

Lots of new N Gauge items out, from LNER K1-4s, SR U and U1 classes, upgraded models of Locomotion No. 1 (in N and 00) and most recently an LNWR Crampton…

Britain's first bogie express, Sturrock's GNR No. 215, back in action now in N Gauge:

Delighted to inform that my N Scale Lartigue monorail layout 'Road to Listowel' features in the July 2022 edition of Railway Modeller magazine. On to the next big thing!

A big new project is currently developing - 3D printing an entire engine, from body and coupling to wheels and working motion. The French 'L'Aigle' was an obvious candidate, having the biggest standard-gauge wheels, and so far runs very healthily!

More releases are on their way, but here are the new N Gauge 'Single' driving wheels - each pack containing two sets ready-gauged and two sets of loose wheels for standard or broad gauge use. Although not finescale they work well on code 80 track and look better than having a superfluous crank pin. https://www.shapeways.com/product/B4GPVF6JA/n-gauge-single-loco-wheels

Having built a working Locomotion in N it is certainly possible, and have already scaled it up to 00 (along with other engines such as Invicta, Planet and Northumbrian) for my Shapeways page.

Finished! I feared questionable running, seeing how the original tank repeatedly derailed, but they appear to be very good runners. Both now available through Shapeways: https://www.shapeways.com/product/9HQWL47P6/n-gauge-dean-single-loco-scratch-aid https://www.shapeways.com/product/FAKH95B9W/n-gauge-dean-single-tender-v1 https://www.shapeways.com/product/N96D6ULQJ/n-gauge-dean-single-tender-motorised-v2 https://www.shapeways.com/product/48JDCC9SG/n-gauge-dean-express-tank-loco-scratch-aid https://www.shapeways.com/product/2RZBVSAEB/n-gauge-dean-express-tank-parts

Two more slowly developing - Dean's experimental 4-2-4 express tank and his later 'Single' - both in N Gauge. The broad-gauge and rail tractor above have now both been released - https://www.shapeways.com/product/WBM9LWVWH/n-gauge-rail-tractor-and-truck-motorised https://www.shapeways.com/product/SVEUBA42Y/vulcan-broad-gauge-locomotive-rebuild-n-scale https://www.shapeways.com/product/LMMNUDWED/vulcan-broad-gauge-locomotive-as-built-n-scale https://www.shapeways.com/product/H4AGB9H9A/broad-gauge-tender-n-scale-v2

After a little hiatus for another non-modelling railway project (to be announced), things are well and truly back with several new designs in the works - including a rail tractor in N and 00 and the broad-gauger 'Vulcan' in both tank and tender form.

Trains are back running, with more to follow!

A few new updates - more Lartigue stock (brake van and another coach), some broad gauge track (as opposed to dual-gauge already available), and this unhappy-looking engine... https://www.shapeways.com/product/UFE7MX5J6/n-gauge-lsquo-lion-rsquo-stationary-boiler With many early locomotives being repurposed as stationary boilers (or in this case as a pumping engine), this model is a rendition of L&MR 'Lion' as recovered in 1928. Perfect for sheds, wagons or (dare one say) even scrapyards...!

Have your say! Several have queried the possibility of producing the Listowel Lartigue in 00 - something that would take considerable work to redesign (especially for operation). As this would need quite substantial interest in order to be viable, please comment if it is something you would be keen on purchasing. The more people, the greater chance of it happening...

Finished! Now available at https://www.shapeways.com/product/DSFRKD8SM/n-gauge-stirling-single-loco-scratch-aid with a choice of three tenders: Ivatt (as operated) - scale but unpowered or stretched but motorised - and Sturrock (as inititally preserved). (Motorised tender) (Scale unpowered tender)

As something a little different, 'little and large': Invicta (as originally built) in 00 and N...

Glad you like them, and a five-door variant could be possible. Will have to look into it (or a commission...!).

New Releases: Coincidentally coming out alongside big-brand 00 equivalents, these generic N Gauge 4-wheel and 6-wheel coaches enable easy creation of early trains under a wide variety of companies. With two panel styles and both compartment and brake variants, there is something for everyone. https://www.shapeways.com/product/WTYG3U2VA/n-gauge-generic-4-wheel-brake-coach-v1 Also available is a motorised 4-wheel equivalent for operating unpowered locomotives, plus alternate clearstory roof sections for added variety.

A little sneak peek at current progress with the Stirling Single:

Very impressive work! Looks fantastic so far, and great to see my design being used as a base for something with such ingenuity.

Getting there...