RMweb Gold Popular Post Brinkly Posted October 27, 2021 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2021 Dartmoor Model Services Hi everyone, I thought I would share with you the journey of what a good friend and I have been up to over the past couple of months. Not long into lockdown, Matt and I were discussing various models we had, or were making. Matt is a very old school friend and, back in the day, he used to bring various Airfix models over to my parent’s house to build on our kitchen table, while I would plod on with a railway related kit. Having discussed various things we would like to make, Matt made the decision to purchase a 3D printer and the rest is as they say history. Initially, I thought I would share with you our first prototypical railway models. These are all our own designs and it has been great fun learning how to design models, not just make them. Lock it up... First in our building line up is the 8ft by 6ft GWR Standard Lamp Hut, based on the drawing in A Pictorial Record of Great Western Architecture. This structure was a lot of fun to design and several of our early prototype models have become part of Connor, Matt’s son’s, Brio train set. The model is true to scale, being an example of this common structure during the steam and early diesel period. This is one of the engineering prototypes, but as can be seen (just), rivet detail, hinges and door fittings are nearing completion. We are particularly pleased with the overall shape and look of the model. Churning about... Continuing with the steam era, we are very proud to announce the first in range of milk churns. The first is based on the 10-gallon Totnes Creamery churns. True to scale, and featuring a wealth of small detail. Take a seat… Moving into the modern era, we have designed some platform and bus shelter seating. Based on one of the examples at Ivybridge station, this seat captures the look of this common resting point. We are very pleased with the overall look and shape of this model and once painted and weathered, it really comes to life. Painted example Load of rubbish… Another item in our modern era range is another every-day item: a rubbish bin! This is the first of a range of different modern-day high street clutter. The examples seen here have been painted by myself to give a flavour (or smell) of what’s to come. Based on types seen in South Devon - we won’t go in to how we measured this! Hopefully this announcement gives you a taste of what is to come. We are currently in the final stages of designing an extensive range of further products, including platform and station structures, station and good shed items, high street clutter and other household items which we will reveal in due course. Exact prices to be confirmed, but we know the lock-up will be priced below £5 for a 4mm model, with 2mm and 7mm yet to be confirmed. We also hope that the milk churns will be less than 50p a unit, but again, exact confirmation will follow shortly. The bins will be around the £0.50 mark and platform benches are also yet to be fully priced, but will aim to keep the price below £2.00 a unit. We plan to make final adjustments in design very shortly, with a view to taking orders soon. However, please do feel free to express any interest either on the thread or via a PM. At this stage, we would like to thank the volunteers at Staverton Station, who very kindly allowed us to check some measurements. Thank you for reading and stay tuned for further announcements shortly. Kind regards, Nick. 30 5 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Looking good Nick. You may have a customer for the lamp hut . May I suggest (selfishly) a GWR platform trolley and some milk crates? Alex 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted October 27, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 27, 2021 1 minute ago, wiggoforgold said: Looking good Nick. You may have a customer for the lamp hut . May I suggest (selfishly) a GWR platform trolley and some milk crates? Alex Hi Alex, Thank you for your support. Of course I can put you down for a hut. Milk crates are certainly high on our production schedule, as is a platform trolley. All the best, Nick. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted October 27, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) I needs a LSWR yard crane, please help me... Edit: Gosh, that sounded a bit desperate... even for half term week. Edited October 27, 2021 by Tim Dubya Gin 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted October 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2021 Would be interested in GW auto trailer buffers in their housings with the angled base plate if you are looking for ideas. Reckon they'd be a good seller, as the buffers on the older Airfix A30s are a bit prone to being snapped off! Even if you don't satisfy my buffer cravings, good luck with your efforts, Nick and Matt, especially if you are going it alone and not marketing through Shapeways, who are probably the biggest single obstacle to uptake of 3D printed items in the whole trade! 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TrevorP1 Posted October 28, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2021 Good luck with the project! I’ll have a lamp hut when they’re ready please. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 6 hours ago, The Johnster said: Would be interested in GW auto trailer buffers in their housings with the angled base plate if you are looking for ideas. Reckon they'd be a good seller, as the buffers on the older Airfix A30s are a bit prone to being snapped off! Even if you don't satisfy my buffer cravings, good luck with your efforts, Nick and Matt, especially if you are going it alone and not marketing through Shapeways, who are probably the biggest single obstacle to uptake of 3D printed items in the whole trade! +1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2021 10 hours ago, Tim Dubya said: I needs a LSWR yard crane, please help me... You're not the only one to have suggested a yard crane! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted October 28, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2021 I Like the tin shed I'll need a couple of those assuming they are 4mm as the scale hasn't been mentioned.. Yard cranes well I need one, but it would have to be the right type, it may have been in some way related to LSWR as the MSWJR did use some of their type of equipment and buildings.. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2021 Nick the lamp hut looks excellent - best one I've ever seen as a model of a GWR lamp but don't forget the door was padlocked at many locations. Definitely on my shopping list 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted October 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2021 Will definitely be after one of the lamp huts to replace the old Hornby hut I have used on Brent, the modern station seat looks rather nicely done (how about following it with a GWR seat?:P) 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulwell Hall Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Two lamp huts for me as well please! Just what I need for Maiden Newton. Gerry 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted October 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2021 4 hours ago, TheQ said: I Like the tin shed I'll need a couple of those assuming they are 4mm as the scale hasn't been mentioned.. Somebody didn't read it all On 27/10/2021 at 13:54, Brinkly said: Exact prices to be confirmed, but we know the lock-up will be priced below £5 for a 4mm model, with 2mm and 7mm yet to be confirmed. Roy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted October 28, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, Roy Langridge said: Somebody didn't read it all Roy that would be when I stopped looking when I reached the modern bins.. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted October 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2021 An advantage of 3D prints is that the same model can be produced to any scale you want, the material meaning that larger scales cost more. The only limit is the size capacity of the printer. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted October 28, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2021 Hi everyone, Thank you all for your interest and comments: both Matt and myself have been really inspired to push on as quickly as possible with certain projects. We had a bit of a shake down session last night, discussing some of the points and observations you fine fellows have mentioned. Potentially, we are going to look at bolt and padlock detailing tonight, although, the original idea (this is what I will probably do) was to add a slither of plasticard or brass strip to represent this feature. We know we can produce this on cad, however, it might not look quite as fine as a separately fitted piece when it comes to the final print. I've taken delivery of some further engineering prototypes today and have checked dimensions and measurements to ensure these are as accurate as possible. We are almost ready to launch our new website, so look out for that. Exciting times! All the best, Nick. 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted October 28, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2021 16 minutes ago, Brinkly said: We are almost ready to launch our new website, so look out for that. YAY! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted October 28, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2021 Churns, ummmmmmmm! Looking good. Must be Express Dairies P 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted October 28, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2021 Evening all, I pushed Matt's arm up his back and we have looked at designing a bit of bolt detailing. We don't know how well this will print: it is quite small! We would be interested to hear your thoughts. All the best, Nick. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TrevorP1 Posted October 28, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2021 It looks fine to me if it can be made to print - but the sum total of my knowledge of 3d printing is that Shapeways are expensive! Joking apart it’s better than I could do with scraps of plasticard or etch. I’ve been trying to find a decent GWR hut like this and not been happy with anything I’ve seen so far. For a non railway subject, how about an outside toilet or coal bunker? Nothing gimmicky with an open door or Alf reading the Mirror. Just believable buildings. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted October 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2021 22 minutes ago, TrevorP1 said: For a non railway subject, how about an outside toilet or coal bunker? I would certainly end up getting both of those, knocking off two items from my scratch build list… 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted October 29, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 29, 2021 I think a key in the front would be a more likely style of padlock. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted October 29, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, Siberian Snooper said: I think a key in the front would be a more likely style of padlock. Like my grandad's shed padlock... it only needed a swift kick to get it open to check out his mole traps* *my grandad was the chief mole catcher of Timsbury at one time. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted October 29, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 29, 2021 Definitely more in keeping, for the period. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 29, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2021 14 hours ago, Brinkly said: Evening all, I pushed Matt's arm up his back and we have looked at designing a bit of bolt detailing. We don't know how well this will print: it is quite small! We would be interested to hear your thoughts. All the best, Nick. Nick It should be a round bottom padlock like the one in Tim Dubya's post because that design used a particular style of key that was far more usual than a Yale type key. I have an example of a suitable key for that style of railway padlock somewhere but it would definitely be too small to print Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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