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Two new wagons

Post by philipy » Tue Dec 18, 2018 2:26 pm

Over on Jakes thread a couple of weeks ago, it slightly digressed and I briefly showed a wagon chassis that I had just 3D printed.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 4&start=45

I thought I'd now post a couple of pictures of the chassis with bodies on top, just to complete things. Nothing special, just run of the mill wagons.
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Re: Two new wagons

Post by ge_rik » Tue Dec 18, 2018 3:29 pm

Well, they look mighty fine to me.

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Re: Two new wagons

Post by Peter Butler » Tue Dec 18, 2018 4:11 pm

Agreed.... looking just fine!
On the other thread the brake gear isn't shown, is that printed too?
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Re: Two new wagons

Post by IrishPeter » Tue Dec 18, 2018 4:18 pm

Run of the mill wagons are important any railway, they are what addle t'brass - and they are very nice examples of the breed.

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Re: Two new wagons

Post by philipy » Tue Dec 18, 2018 5:08 pm

Peter Butler wrote: Tue Dec 18, 2018 4:11 pm
On the other thread the brake gear isn't shown, is that printed too?
Yes it is Peter.
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Re: Two new wagons

Post by LNR » Wed Dec 19, 2018 1:41 am

philipy wrote: Tue Dec 18, 2018 2:26 pm Nothing special, just run of the mill wagons.
Afraid I don't agree, finely detailed professionally finished wagons are what I'm seeing. You've certainly
grasped this 3D printing with both hands Philip.
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Re: Two new wagons

Post by FWLR » Wed Dec 19, 2018 6:12 am

philipy wrote: Tue Dec 18, 2018 2:26 pm Over on Jakes thread a couple of weeks ago, it slightly digressed and I briefly showed a wagon chassis that I had just 3D printed.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 4&start=45

I thought I'd now post a couple of pictures of the chassis with bodies on top, just to complete things. Nothing special, just run of the mill wagons.
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I'll have both of them if you can do them Phillip......For run of the MILL, they are brilliant...... :thumbright:

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Re: Two new wagons

Post by Tropic Blunder » Wed Dec 19, 2018 7:21 am

Lovely work Phillip. Excellent example of what this technology is capable of. I cant wait to see what else comes out of the workshops!
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Re: Two new wagons

Post by Andrew » Wed Dec 19, 2018 8:52 am

LNR wrote: Wed Dec 19, 2018 1:41 am
philipy wrote: Tue Dec 18, 2018 2:26 pm Nothing special, just run of the mill wagons.
Afraid I don't agree, finely detailed professionally finished wagons are what I'm seeing. You've certainly
grasped this 3D printing with both hands Philip.
Grant.
I agree, they look great. It can take an effort to bother with detail on "run of the mill" rolling stock, but it's really worth it I think, as these two illustrate.

I must find the time to investigate 3D printing at some point - I've sort-of got access to a printer at the moment, but I need to download and learn to use some software...

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Re: Two new wagons

Post by -steves- » Thu Dec 20, 2018 11:00 pm

That is one of the best finishes I have seen with a 3D printer, fantastic job :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Re: Two new wagons

Post by philipy » Fri Dec 21, 2018 3:35 pm

Thanks for all the nice commenst cahps, but I fear I may have inadvertantly misled you.
The chassis and brakegear were 3D printed as I've said but the bodies were fabricated from styrene sheet and strip. I have a feeling that some of you may have thought I printed the bodies as well, so I apolgise for not being clearer.
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Re: Two new wagons

Post by FWLR » Sat Dec 22, 2018 7:35 am

No worries Phillip. But it's still some brilliant builds.

Merry Christmas to you and have a very Happy New Year.

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