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... .. Richard, I've just got my hands on a DLP printier- a Phrozen Shuffle- and I've been following the progress on this thread with interest now that I am, like Martin, a recent entrant to the 3D printing world. I'm getting on quite well with it but I am learning a lot of the ins and outs of the process- like what supports, how many, and where and the advantages of adjusting the axes to get the best results. So far I've only done parts like wagon springs, axleboxes and buffer stocks, the main hold-up being me getting my brain around Fusion 360. I think you would get very good prints of chairs in DLP and you might have to experiment with different resins to get the best results. At the moment I'm working with Phrozen grey ABS and that does seem quite strong but there is quite a wide range of choice. However, with the size of the diode screen in the Shuffle, I don't think I would attempt what Martin is doing in 7mm scale. I might ...
... same way that EM and P4 are scale/gauge combinations. Cheers Nigel Sorry you are suggesting it's not possible to produce HO models of British locomotives !! !!( then or now) posted: 26 Sep 2015 13:21 from: Martin Wynne madscientist wrote: Sorry you are suggesting it's not possible to produce H0 models of British locomotives !! !! Unfortunately, yes that is the case. At least if you want them to be the correct scale-width models. All H0 models are overscale width on axleboxes, bogie sideframes, etc., to accommodate the daft arrangement of having overscale wheels on an exact-scale track gauge. Fortunately the effect is not too bad on American-outline models, but UK locomotives with overscale splashers, etc. would look very odd in H0. Bear in mind that for train-set curves it is necessary to allow significant side-play on the wheels. Also UK-style raised platforms would need increased gaps to clear overscale outside cylinders, etc. Despite the frequent wailing about it ...
... :< http://www.eileensemporium.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=289&Itemid=9> posted: 22 Mar 2011 22:59 from: Rob Manchester Thanks Mike and John for the suggestions. I have used Bill Bedford springing units in 4mm and thought the brass was very thin and flimsy. I haven't handled any of his 7mm items. Like many of us cost is an issue with the items and adding £7 to the cost of each wagon( plus maybe springs/axleboxes if the originals aren't used) is a lot when I maybe doing quite a few. I have talked with Bill at WEP models today and he sent me dimensional info on the ones he does. the size seem to match exactly with Slaters wagon kits and are also fine for Parkside with a little packing. They are inside bearing types which means the w-irons/springs/etc are built up as normal. It also means painting can be carried out before the wheels are fitted. They are £3 per ...
... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/10076661/Burning-US-railroad-bridge-collapse-caught-on-camera.html Interesting.... Best regards Charles posted: 24 May 2013 22:28 from: Richard_Jones Hi, There was a very similar one in Kansas in 2002, which we used as an illustration why you shouldn't blindly follow a procedure, it went something like this, It was an ordinary day when the coal train left the depot, on the way an axlebox overheated and the train crew spotting smoke followed the procedure and immediately halted the train.... Unfortunately with the affected wagon on a timber viaduct- molten bearing metal dripped onto the timbers setting them alight.... Although I have retired and don't have the original slides I found a couple of them, courtesy of the information superhighway at: http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-504784_162-10006892-13.html- (and 14) enjoy! Richard Last edited on 24 May 2013 22:31 by Richard_Jones ...
... with a brass one and make sure the wagons are weighted to around 40-60 grams depending on size. I hate pinpoint axles, whatever I do to make them fit properly they never seem to stay a good fit between the axleguards by the time you have taken them out for painting etc. I use a system similar to the old Exactoscale wagon wheels with a 2mm hollow brass tube that carries the wheels. This fits exactly between the axleguards and runs on a 1.6mm brass rod that is inserted from the side before the axleboxes are attached. There is a 1.6mm diameter bush in each axleguards. Result= no slop and a perfect fit. I use it with rocking w-irons from various sources and Bill Bedford sprung items depending on the wagon type. Rob posted: 1 Nov 2019 00:21 from: Andrew Duncan Hello again Nigel I realise that you were referring to Kadees not Spratt& Winkles above when you said you weren't altogether convinced about them. Somehow I missed that first line of text above the photo! Apologies Andrew posted: ...
... been completed and everything is at a stand. Further- except when it is impossible, one always goes in between and climbs out on the platform side. Any brake hoses, jumpers or other connections are always connected/ disconnected on the platform side as far as practical. Extreme care is used when this has to be done on the "outside". The other main work that can be carried out between platforms is maintenance. This is kept to an absolute minimum. This would be things like lubricating a loco and checking axleboxes or wheels. No-one hangs about doing these things. It is also possible that while we expect a train at a platform to be protected by Fixed Signals worked from the Signalbox we can also use the signals for the other line(s) to protect any work that needs to be done in the 6ft way. First a combination of knowledge of the timetable gives a little (tiny) indication of when work can be done. Secondly semaphore signals can be read from the back as well as the front so ...
... not standard running or slide chairs). posted: 25 Aug 2018 13:35 from: Nigel Brown Stephen Freeman wrote: Hi, Super Glue of some sort I would think. It won't be too long before I dip my toes in this 3D printing business later this year (well a few weeks probably) as I now have a requirement for some non-standard 7mm scale GWR chairs (not standard running or slide chairs). I've used superglue to do things like attach FED buffers to wagon bodies, and FED axleboxes/springs to metal wagon chassis and it works OK, but in both cases the items to be attached are fairly well locked onto/into the main item anyway. I've tried to re-attach broken off FED bits using superglue, and it doesn't really work. Can't find much at all on what adhesive to use with each 3D printed material, which surprises me. Nigel posted: 25 Aug 2018 13:41 from: Stephen Freeman I suppose Epoxy will do the job if you are not in too much of ...
... set to EM4 won't run on other EM tracks, and EM4 pointwork won't accept P4 wheels. So you are very much on your own if you choose EM4. There are some modellers wedded to 18.83mm gauge as a sort of religious belief, but who can't manage to get the fine P4 standards to work. As with H0, EM4 breaks the golden rule that exact-scale gauge needs exact-scale wheel-widths -- otherwise the wheels won't fit behind scale-width valve gear, inside scale-width splashers, axleboxes, etc. I think EM4 is a daft idea, but it's there as a pre-set for those who want it. cheers, Martin. posted: 29 Jan 2019 04:10 from: Andrew Duncan Hello Rob and Martin I wasn't aware of this standard (EM SF)and it sounds interesting as the crossings are more than half towards P4 which for me is P4s biggest visual benefit, that and super smooth running when well executed. Does anyone do a set of gauges for the EM SF standard and ...
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