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by philipy
Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:13 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Gmeinder & Co loco
Replies: 52
Views: 1495

Re: Gmeinder & Co loco

drewzero1 wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:24 pm

Also, happy 5000 posts Philip! 8)
Thanks Drew, I had no idea! :lol: :lol:
by philipy
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:48 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: HGLW loco tweak
Replies: 76
Views: 2421

Re: HGLW loco tweak

As Steve said, very nice all round, Rik. What speaker are you using, the small one that comes with the sound unit or a larger one? Does anyone know the techs of their speaker, ie impedance and watts? I found the exact same looking speaker as the large one on AliExpress. That is a 4 Ohm 3W speaker. ...
by philipy
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Gmeinder & Co loco
Replies: 52
Views: 1495

Re: Gmeinder & Co loco

Would I be able to print that on my printer using PVA or similar. I have only actually printed with PVA though. It's just that you hear some stories about how difficult ABS and other filament can be. I have had some rubbish PVA though and it's been really terrible to use. I am no where near ready t...
by philipy
Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:58 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Gmeinder & Co loco
Replies: 52
Views: 1495

Re: Gmeinder & Co loco

Thanks Rod. This has been a pig to draw, not because it is inherantly complicated but simply to try to get all the component parts looking at least roughly in proportion, working only from the limited photo info available. I'm still not 100% happy with the interior cab fittings and the driver. I tho...
by philipy
Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:08 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: HGLW loco tweak
Replies: 76
Views: 2421

Re: HGLW loco tweak

As Steve said, very nice all round, Rik.

What speaker are you using, the small one that comes with the sound unit or a larger one? Does anyone know the techs of their speaker, ie impedance and watts?
by philipy
Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:05 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: What filler?
Replies: 6
Views: 82

Re: What filler?

Interesting subject Steve, thanks. I used to use Squadron White until it changed, as we've said before. I then tried Perfect Plastic Putty because that was getting good review on the plastic kits forums, but I didn't much like it. More recently I've been using Vallejo Plastic Putty, which I like a l...
by philipy
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:18 am
Forum: 3D Printing
Topic: How make stl files poseable with Blender
Replies: 12
Views: 138

Re: How make stl files poseable with Blender

A fine example beyond the required add-on here is the use of the grab command; press the g key and move the mouse. Outside of computer games I can't recall any program controlling a function via the mouse without needing a mouse button pressed at the same time. It's always the price you pay with op...
by philipy
Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:45 am
Forum: 3D Printing
Topic: How make stl files poseable with Blender
Replies: 12
Views: 138

Re: How make stl files poseable with Blender

At first I didn't have it either, but I did some searching and it seems the submenu is added by enabling an add-on called 'Rigging:Rigify'. See here: https://blender.stackexchange.com/questions/139069/newbie-question-in-blender-2-8-adding-armature-options-missing Tl,dr: Edit > Preferences > Add-ons...
by philipy
Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:24 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Gmeinder & Co loco
Replies: 52
Views: 1495

Re: Gmeinder & Co loco

Think I've cracked it. I modified the brass tube by filing a slot across the side of the inner end and then soldered a piece of shim brass across the end to cap it. Net result is to trap all the light and only allow it to shine forward. So, first pic shows it from the top with a minimal sideways lig...
by philipy
Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:14 pm
Forum: 3D Printing
Topic: How make stl files poseable with Blender
Replies: 12
Views: 138

Re: How make stl files poseable with Blender

Hi Paul,
I'm not sure why you don't see the "single bone" option. This is what I have, which is also what the video shows.
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Glad it is usefu,l either way.
by philipy
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:27 pm
Forum: 3D Printing
Topic: How make stl files poseable with Blender
Replies: 12
Views: 138

Re: How make stl files poseable with Blender

Thanks guys - good luck! Actually I've just noticed a small omission which may be obvious anyway, but just in case it isn't, please note that the first bone that you create is the collar bone and it needs to be extruded from its origin at the back of the neck, to the top of the shoulder. After that,...
by philipy
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:55 am
Forum: Quarterly Garden Railway Gallery
Topic: Garden Railway Gallery, Winners Thread
Replies: 116
Views: 116545

Re: Garden Railway Gallery, Winners Thread

The winner of the March 2024 Gallery is Lonsdaler with " My Stock with Not My Stock". It's been an interesting one this time and the variety of entries has been amazing, so thanks to all who entered. So, well done Phil. Please may I have your proposal for the next Gallery subject in the ne...
by philipy
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:48 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Gmeinder & Co loco
Replies: 52
Views: 1495

Re: Gmeinder & Co loco

Well, so far it's had an initial grey primer spray, 2 coats of acrylic black spray, a coat of black acrylic brushed on, and another coat of grey primer on top! Egg on my face, then! :lol: Nah, not really. It was a sensible suggestion. I think the real problem is that the light output from these lit...
by philipy
Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:38 pm
Forum: 3D Printing
Topic: How make stl files poseable with Blender
Replies: 12
Views: 138

How make stl files poseable with Blender

I recently discovered how to import stl's from the net ( or wherever) and alter them to be poseable in Blender. Since there was a some interest in how to do it, I've put together these notes, which will hopefully explain everything. If something doesn't work properly, please let me know. This screen...
by philipy
Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:18 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: FINAL NEW FWLR LINE
Replies: 215
Views: 91701

Re: FINAL NEW FWLR LINE

You've done a cracking job on what sounds like a fairly duff kit, Rod.
by philipy
Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:13 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Gmeinder & Co loco
Replies: 52
Views: 1495

Re: Gmeinder & Co loco

OK, I'll write it up in words of one syllable, but gimme an hour or three. The video I mentioned is very good, but more complex than we need. It was a good starting point and I couldn't have done it without him, but by trial and error I found I could stop half way through and then do my own thing!
by philipy
Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:48 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Gmeinder & Co loco
Replies: 52
Views: 1495

Re: Gmeinder & Co loco

Phil.P wrote: Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:44 am Have you painted the inside faces of the lamp?
Yes, black, as best I am able to. It's difficult to be sure when trying to paint the insde of a slot that is only 1mm high by about 4mm deep!
by philipy
Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:46 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Gmeinder & Co loco
Replies: 52
Views: 1495

Re: Gmeinder & Co loco

I found a Youtube video on how to import an stl into Blender and insert 'bones' so that the limbs can be posed. It's a complicated set of actions but it does work and I can move one of his arms wherever I want. It says that the same thing can be done with the rest of the limbs, but I can't quite ge...
by philipy
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:10 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Gmeinder & Co loco
Replies: 52
Views: 1495

Re: Gmeinder & Co loco

Old Man Aaron wrote: Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:30 am Basecoating with black before topcoating usually saves me.
Well, so far it's had an initial grey primer spray, 2 coats of acrylic black spray, a coat of black acrylic brushed on, and another coat of grey primer on top!
by philipy
Wed Mar 13, 2024 5:24 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Gmeinder & Co loco
Replies: 52
Views: 1495

Re: Gmeinder & Co loco

Thanks both, but no go for either suggestion I'm afraid. I've often filed LED's to fit and I've thought about a reflector, but it really isn't practical. I'm actually using a 1.0 x 1.0 x 1.5mm micro LED, because thats all that will go inside. The light output slot is only 1mm high and the complete f...