Model Train Journal

john I don't have any trucks around right now to measure, can you tell me what the measurement from top of rail to top of the truck bolster cup is?




Patrick

Been slammed at work. I still need to play around with the flat. Hopefully in the next few days I can get back on it.


Patrick

I'm far from done but I imagine the price wont go up too much more when I add the details. I'll need the dimensions for the Kadee boxes you're going to use and trucks. I'd rather just make the coupler box in the model ( as it should be).. and make it so you can mount a Kadee # (whatever) in there. I...

They can print it in full as well. This would save you some of the handling charges involved too.


https://www.shapeways.com/product/65Q6Q ... 27-19-full


Patrick

I had a chance to screw around with this F-22 for a few after work....just a test but its scaled from the PRR F-22 drawings I found online. Still would need to add a bolster, an accurate place to mount a Kadee Box, and all the rivets, stake pockets,etc. I was just curious how much a half would cost....

I wouldn't dare guess a price yet. Are you in a hurry? Another question to ask is the visible layering on printed models, Is that acceptable to you?


Patrick

ok I played around for a second on this flat. there's a few issues. Just scaling it down leads to some parts being too thin to print. I can't edit his file so I cant "fix" some of the issues, including the truck and coupler mountings. I searched and dl'ed a PRR drawing with basic dimension...

ok I played around for a second on this flat. there's a few issues. Just scaling it down leads to some parts being too thin to print. I can't edit his file so I cant "fix" some of the issues, including the truck and coupler mountings. Do you have dimensions and/or 2D drawings available for...

I'll see what I can do. The mounting screws and coupler mounts will need to be adjusted among a few other things I suspect. I'll get back to ya.


Patrick

I do a lot of 3D work and printing for my P48 needs and occasionally offer my time to others. Usually for trade instead of $$. I can take a look if you cant find anyone and Im pretty familiar with shapeways as its all I use currently.


Patrick