Another Ruston-ish (Proctor)

[ge_rik]

I mentioned in my other Ruston-ish thread, I was working on another Ruston. It's actually their Ruston Proctor.
I struggled to find a drawing and so was about to base it on photos when I came across a download of a Gn15 body on Shapeways for £20. I've never used Shapeways so thought I'd give it a try. The body came as one complete .stl file. No way I'd be able to import it into TinkerCAD and break it down, so I decided to try printing the whole thing at once on my resin printer (another first). I could see that it was designed for an 00 loco chassis and seemed under-scale, so I rescaled it in the slicer to ensure it would fit a 45mm chassis. At first, I was considering the HGLW, but quickly decided it would look better on my own powered chassis.

The body needed some extensive 'tweaking' to provide room for the chassis and, now I actually have a scale drawing, it is over-sized, but I think I'll get away with it.

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Rik

[StuartJ]

Rik,
I have various drawings (not sure of the source so I won't post them here). PM me your email address if you would like a copy.

[Dave Cooper]

If this forum had a 'like' button, I would most certainly have pressed it Rik.
The Ruston Proctor is an old favourite in the world of the slightly weird wonders on rail.
Do I take it you printed her at 15mm scale?
I would be in line for a 7/8th scale one but I fear that a rather large print bed would be required.

Dave

[ge_rik]

Update
The two Rustons have now emerged from the paint shop and are soon to enter service.



Rik

[ge_rik]

If this forum had a 'like' button, I would most certainly have pressed it Rik.
The Ruston Proctor is an old favourite in the world of the slightly weird wonders on rail.
Do I take it you printed her at 15mm scale?
I would be in line for a 7/8th scale one but I fear that a rather large print bed would be required.

Dave

Hi Dave
I didn't have any scale drawings when I printed the RP, so I scaled it up to fit a 45mm gauge motor block. Now I've got some drawings (thanks Stuart), I've realised it's oversized - but actually might be about right for SE - I'll check the measurements. I printed it vertically on my resin printer, which has quite a small build plate.

Rik

[Dave Cooper]

They both look brilliant Rik.
I am very interested that you think Greg might be suitable for 7/8ths.
I don't have a resin printer but it might be possible on a conventional one.

Regards
Dave