I came across shapeways back in 2008 and have only just now returned. Love the site and can't wait to start creating some models. First up, an HO 1:87 scale traction engine. Can't wait for this one to turn up in the mail. I'm quite busy with work so I have no idea how often I'll get the opportunity to create models. I will, however, be taking requests for any model railway parts people require. So if you have an idea and can sketch it, I'll have a go creating it.
Thanks drscott The model already is! Rear wheels spin with the axle and each of the front wheels *should* spin on the hubs. The front axle is designed to rotate and has a ball head so should have a bit of swing in it as well! I've kept the clearances in tolerance with the WSF and also the detailed, got a print in each so can't wait to see how it turns out. Dimensions are; Height 4.6 cm Width 2.9 cm Depth 8.2 cm This is my first model and first print, so I've been a bit experimental with the design. No idea if it will work as planned and am expecting to do a cleanup after I get it back, but fingers crossed!
I've been rather ambitious with this first model so fingers crossed. Submitted for a third time now. I had a couple of issues I've documented in this thread over here. Namely me not understanding the thickness rules, a mistake (I pointed out it was an easy fix and then didn't fix it) and a weird Lightwave to Collada geometry problem.
hello, awesome design. I wonder what software are you using to design these models ? I'm a AutoCAD user since v10 but for civil engineering. I don't have a mechanical background. I have been experimenting with Rhino but it is not really working out allright. I'm downloading Alibre Trial now. succes with the first print.
I own a copy of Lightwave 9 so that's what I'm using. It exports straight out to Collada and I just make sure to triple all my polys before I export. Sizing objects is prety simple and I've made an lscript to do a point to point check of distance in um.