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3D printed vacuum hoses

Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2023 12:36 pm
by 3 minutes of fame
Having failed to find any suitable files, I asked a good friend of mine to draw something up. This is the result.

If there's any interest, I will sell these for £12 for 6, UK postage included.

I can scale them as required to 7mm, 16mm, 1/32 etc. Just let me know the size you would like.
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Re: 3D printed vacuum hoses

Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2023 1:49 pm
by Phil.P
Can you produce a version with a 'saddle' on the large pipe at the bottom?

I want it to go under the end of the stock, and be fastened to underside of the cross-member.

It just gives a little more surface area for the adhesive..

Thank you,
Phil.P

Re: 3D printed vacuum hoses

Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2023 5:40 pm
by 3 minutes of fame
I'm sure the answer is yes. Do you just need a flat bar section a few mm into the pipe section, located on the upper side of it?

Re: 3D printed vacuum hoses

Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:03 pm
by Phil.P
Yes please..

Phil.P

Re: 3D printed vacuum hoses

Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2023 2:02 pm
by 3 minutes of fame
How does this look? I've added in a small landing plate to assist with gluing in place.
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Re: 3D printed vacuum hoses

Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2023 9:23 am
by Phil.P
That looks to be perfect..
I just need to think of a compromise size, which will do for a couple of ideas I have.

Phil.P

Re: 3D printed vacuum hoses

Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2023 9:35 am
by 3 minutes of fame
Not an issue with a mix of sizes. I've also created a couple of alternative designs for LGB and other manufacturers, as easy replacements or swap outs.

Re: 3D printed vacuum hoses

Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2023 10:22 am
by 3 minutes of fame
Herewith the 4 options now available - plus of course, the ability to scale to any size.

I've added a version with underbody support, plus a couple to fit existing LGB stock.
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