Following on from the successful drawing of a GWR Outside Framed Goods Van (awaiting production and receipt of printed models from Shapeways), I decided to try to capture another of my favourite wagons in Google SketchUp.
This time I've drawn up a GWR Outside Framed Cattle Wagon (which became daigram W2). A SketchUp screen shot of the wagon can be seen below. I do wonder if this may be pushing the current limits of 3D printing as I've made the side planking only 0.6mm thick (although with the framing also 0.6mm thick hopefully there will be sufficient strength). The ends I have tapered towards the opening.
I have drawn little cut-outs in the inside of the upper opening to take some fine wire for the metal rods that were in the area on the prototype.
I now intend to draw up one of the GWR Outside Framed Brake Vans (I know that David Eveleigh produces an etched version, but I want to make a Shapeways order worth while so once that is complete will order both at the same time.
(I have ordered 3 of my Outside Framed Vans (in FUD), and including postage this came out at £28 - the postage was about the cost of one wagon). Obviously when the vans arrive, I will post a pic or two to show how successful or otherwise they have turned out.
Ian
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