RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted March 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2021 6 hours ago, Corbs said: With the bufferbeams, it's something we've talked about a fair bit, we might consider doing some as a custom order but the wait time would be a lot longer (e.g. 2 months from now) as would need to get some other things out the way first. Separate buffer beam moulding? Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 3D printing is quite often in a grainy finish. Is that true here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted March 21, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2021 5 hours ago, Enterprisingwestern said: Separate buffer beam moulding? Mike. I think a different bufferbeam and running board print would be best as it would give a stronger shape and more resistant to warping than a flat surface. If/when we do a version with the slot filled in I'll update on here 59 minutes ago, PenrithBeacon said: 3D printing is quite often in a grainy finish. Is that true here? I grabbed one of the test prints and put it under the desk lamp to show the finish. Bear in mind this is in its raw state and no prep has been done. With this model I advocate a light sanding on all the flat surfaces, the fiddly bits are around the louvred side doors where a sanding stick may be useful. Then a coat of primer or filler primer (recommend only one coat on the grille area so as not to clog the holes), and sand again with wet-and-dry fine to get a smooth surface for top coat. When printing, it is done on an angle for stability and to improve quality. As the print is done in layers, you can see the diagonal lines. Unlike on a filament printer, these are very fine and almost imperceptible to the touch when you run your finger over them. Same model from a distance 8 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markmiller2008 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 (edited) Hi Corbs Your Hudswell Clarke is looking great! So much that within an hour of seeing it, i'd bought a kit and a Bachmann 03 to have a good at my first 3D printed loco conversion kit. Should look well at home on Peartree Green Dock once I've built it. Any suggestions how to glaze it? Keep up the good work. Mark Edited March 21, 2021 by Markmiller2008 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted March 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2021 Just read through the thread,Corbs. Much thought provoked regarding future projects for Sheep Dip. Good stuff. Rob. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ruston Posted March 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2021 2 hours ago, PenrithBeacon said: 3D printing is quite often in a grainy finish. Is that true here? To be honest, I've never really been a fan of 3D-printing and it's not so much a grainy finish, it's more that they have ridges or print lines and that's what has always put me off, but I built one of Corbs' Avonsides for him as a test build and was pleasantly surprised at how good the finish was. It's never going to be perfectly smooth, like a RTR injection-moulded body, but it didn't take much effort at all to make it presentable. As 3D prints go, these are very good. 1 2 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Corbs said: I think a different bufferbeam and running board print would be best as it would give a stronger shape and more resistant to warping than a flat surface. If/when we do a version with the slot filled in I'll update on here I grabbed one of the test prints and put it under the desk lamp to show the finish. Bear in mind this is in its raw state and no prep has been done. With this model I advocate a light sanding on all the flat surfaces, the fiddly bits are around the louvred side doors where a sanding stick may be useful. Then a coat of primer or filler primer (recommend only one coat on the grille area so as not to clog the holes), and sand again with wet-and-dry fine to get a smooth surface for top coat. When printing, it is done on an angle for stability and to improve quality. As the print is done in layers, you can see the diagonal lines. Unlike on a filament printer, these are very fine and almost imperceptible to the touch when you run your finger over them. Same model from a distance That looks good, thanks. Having said that, and being picky, sorry, do you think the HL chassis would be suitable? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cornelius Posted March 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2021 Alternatively leave the detail off the buffer beam and provide etched overlays with and without a cut out for the tension lock. Looks great though! 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted March 21, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Markmiller2008 said: Any suggestions how to glaze it? Thanks Mark, for small windows I often use glue 'n glaze. For larger ones I might suggest cutting out a piece of transparent plastic (from a piece of packaging or similar) and sticking in place with glue 'n glaze. 48 minutes ago, PenrithBeacon said: That looks good, thanks. Having said that, and being picky, sorry, do you think the HL chassis would be suitable? From looking at photos of the HL 03 chassis on another thread, it looks like the motor and gearbox do not interfere with where the gearbox on the HC would be, although it might protrude into the cab a bit. My concern would be with motor width but I guess the motor could be changed or reorientated? https://www.scalefour.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5837 Edited March 21, 2021 by Corbs 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted March 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2021 Just a suggestion.. don't print the doors on the Hudswell.. just get some etches done - better detail and it mean anyone who wants to make the bonnet sides any smoother can have a better go at sanding them.. Baz 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted March 21, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2021 Indeed, some of the kits in development are part-etched as there are some things which the 3D printed resin isn't suitable for. It's just added design time and cost, another supplier, complexity etc. I felt that with this one, it's good enough to not require it. Obviously there will always be room for improvement (and everyone's standards will be different) but as we hopefully do more kits and technology continues to improve, so shall the quality of the product. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 On 21/03/2021 at 00:07, Corbs said: Hello! Adam has been weaving his magic again and not only do we have the Lambton Austerity cabs back in stock after they sold out, but a new loco body kit as well! This does not end well for my wallet or my workbench.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 The hudswell clarke is showing as sold out. Any time frame for restocks? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted April 12, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) On 12/04/2021 at 05:28, cheesysmith said: The hudswell clarke is showing as sold out. Any time frame for restocks? Yes the first batch has all been sold. Hoping to resupply within the next six weeks In other news Callum Willcox's Avonside B4 build is featured in the industrial supplement in this month's Railway Modeller, woohoo! Edited April 1, 2022 by Corbs 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted May 22, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) New item in the shop - MONSTER A5 sheet of LSWR wagon decals. 24 customisable running numbers and plenty of LSWR, tare weights and load markings. https://www.railwaymania.net/shop/lswr-wagon-decals Edited October 7, 2022 by Corbs 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted June 9, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2021 (edited) Thanks to everyone who has bought our stuff so far. A portion of the profits from kits of Avonside B4 ISC No.2 are put aside for the ongoing restoration of the real loco based at the Avon Valley Railway. I'm pleased to say so far we have been able to donate £56! Edited April 1, 2022 by Corbs 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted July 4, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) Hi folks, good news! The RULE ONE is now available in 7mm scale flavour. Price is £8.50 including UK postage. https://www.railwaymania.net/shop/rule-one-o Rule one is a helpful aid to 7mm scale modellers, by TS Design. Features: 1:1 scale rule (mm) 1:43.5 scale rule (feet) Centre finder up to 49mm off-centre Wire/Rod diameter quick-checker (3/16”, 5/32”, 1/8”, 3mm, 2mm, 1.5mm, 1mm, 0.7mm, 0.45mm) O gauge back-to-back checker Average person height (1:43.5 scale) Platform height Average buffer centre height Standard buffer spacing width All in one pocket-sized package! In other news, using profits from the sale of our Avonside PORTBURY kits we were able to make a donation of £87.23 towards the ongoing maintenance of the real loco at M Shed in Bristol. For the month of June (Pride month) all profits from all decal sales on the website went to an LGBTQ+ charity and I am pleased to say we raised £99.58 for akt (The Albert Kennedy Trust) who support lgbtq+ young people aged 16-25 in the UK who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment. Edited March 31, 2022 by Corbs 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ruston Posted July 8, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) Here you go, Corbs; a couple of Hudswell Clarkes for your perusal. ( I'll take my sales commission in whiskey, or used fivers) This one I built as a commission build/paint/weather. As the designers' intended, and on a Bachmann Class 03 chassis. This one uses only the cab, bonnet and buffers from the kit. The running plate/buffer beams, and chassis are a custom scratchbuild, from brass. It runs on Gibson wheels. Edited May 10, 2023 by Ruston 2 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted October 15, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 15, 2021 New kit available! A 3D printed bodykit to build a model of Manning Wardle 16” outside cylinder 0-6-0STs similar to ‘Merevale’ (later ‘John Robert’) and ‘Adjutant’. This kit comes with the components to build either loco, the key difference being the chimney (2 chimneys are provided in the kit). £54.50 including UK postage. Click here to see the sale page 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted December 12, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 12, 2021 (edited) YES! You asked, we listened once again! We now have the RULE ONE available in HO scale flavour. https://www.railwaymania.net/shop/rule-one-ho Features: 1:1 scale rule (mm) 1:87 scale rule (feet) Centre finder up to 32mm off-centre Wire/Rod diameter quick-checker (1/8”, 3mm, 2mm, 1.5mm, 1mm, 0.7mm, 0.45mm) HO gauge back-to-back checker HO track gauge checker Minimum double track spacer Average person height (1:87 scale) NEM socket (top internal) height Platform height Average buffer centre height Standard buffer spacing width Price is £8.50 posted. Edited March 31, 2022 by Corbs 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeakDB Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Any plans for further Manning Wardles? Class M (Isle of Wight Railway 'Bembridge') or Class L (North Sunderland Railway 'Bamburgh') in particular.... Love the range to date. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted December 15, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, TeakDB said: Any plans for further Manning Wardles? Class M (Isle of Wight Railway 'Bembridge') or Class L (North Sunderland Railway 'Bamburgh') in particular.... Love the range to date. Thanks! The main issue is getting a suitable RTR chassis. We do spend quite a bit of time trying to find the closest match we can. There is another industrial Manning Wardle in prototyping phase to fit the B2 chassis again. There may be more opportunities in the future with the current pace of technology! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted December 16, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 16, 2021 Is this the One Rule to rule them all Corbs? Does it find them in the darkness and bind them to the wielders will? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted April 1, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2022 Oh my, what do we have here? 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium andythenorth Posted April 2, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 2, 2022 Is that you modelling my pixel trains again Corbs? You've extended the pannier tank too far, it shouldn't cover the smoke box 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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