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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.

]]> reecejames 2010-12-28T12:18:30-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=21937&th=4239#msg_21937
Is that design to be articulated???

]]> bitstoatoms 2010-12-28T12:39:20-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=21938&th=4239#msg_21938
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!]]> reecejames 2010-12-28T13:34:10-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=22100&th=4239#msg_22100 ana 2011-01-04T06:32:49-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=22113&th=4239#msg_22113 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.
]]> reecejames 2011-01-04T11:51:43-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=22119&th=4239#msg_22119
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.]]> XXL66 2011-01-04T13:10:35-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=22122&th=4239#msg_22122 reecejames 2011-01-04T15:05:33-00:00