Brushs Laser Cutting and 3d Printing workbench

[Steph Dale]

Compared to other UK outline kits, yes I agree about the cost - if it was a better kit I'd be very tempted to get one myself.
We discussed it awhile back on here I seem to remember?; the costs of an etched kit were commented on by those who know, such as Dave Parkins. The trouble is, that many kits have to be sold to cover costs, never mind make any profit, and if there's only a few of us interested, and we only want one or two each.....

Interesting point that Jordan. I think the shape would probably lend itself to my/Jenkinson's methods of coach construction, in which case the Guv' could zap one out from ABS/acrylic/Rowmark...

Steph

 

[Pugsley]

Is the VGA and IZA so different?

There's quite a bit of difference between them. The roof profile is completely different - the central roof section on the VGA is more rounded and the IZA has 4 thicker ribs on the doors, compared to the VGA's five.

I think there's also a difference in length, with each half of the IZA being either a foot longer, or a foot shorter (I've not got any measurements for the VGA other than a length of 42 feet and I don't know if that's over buffers, or not). The half IZA is 12,555 mm over headstocks, the VGA is either 12,801 or 11,761 mm. I guess it depends how fussy you are and how much work you want to do!

 

[BrushType4]

There's quite a bit of difference between them. The roof profile is completely different - the central roof section on the VGA is more rounded and the IZA has 4 thicker ribs on the doors, compared to the VGA's five.

I think there's also a difference in length, with each half of the IZA being either a foot longer, or a foot shorter (I've not got any measurements for the VGA other than a length of 42 feet and I don't know if that's over buffers, or not). The half IZA is 12,555 mm over headstocks, the VGA is either 12,801 or 11,761 mm. I guess it depends how fussy you are and how much work you want to do!

Today I was looking to see what would be required and I have to agree with you Pugsley that there is a lot more differences than similarities

Oh well, back to the drawing board and perhaps finish the kits I do have....

 

[BrushType4]

Just a little update.

The Polybulker is starting to come together. Just need to get the sides painted green and transfers when I can.

I had cause to go to GJH and I've ended up with another one of these to build

 

[lancer1027]

Hi Phil, that looks most impressive.

Rob

 

[Phill Dyson]

Nice job Phil

 

[Jordan]

Hi Phil, that looks most impressive.

Seconded..!! Well done!

 

[Ressaldar]

as it's name suggests - bulky - but nice, well done Phil.

cheers

Mike

 

[BrushType4]

Thanks Guys, you are very encouraging.

Too wet and cold to do any spraying today so I was thinking about the next kit and while browsing Paul Bartletts wagons I came across the design below;

http://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/grainpolybulk/e38162f65

So for bulker no 2, my quick efforts this morning with some plasticard I had laying around;





Have I got the look of it? Should I continue with this design or make a second one the same as the first?

 

[Pugsley]

Have I got the look of it? Should I continue with this design or make a second one the same as the first?

I think you are getting the look of it just fine! That's the type that I have on my 'to do' list, it's a way off from fruition yet though, although I almost think that i should have started with those as, although they're a lot bigger than the tanks I'm working on, they're a lot less fiddly!

To assist you in your kitbashing I've got the following dimensions for the one in Paul's photo:
Length (over buffers) - 18,288mm
Body length - 16,443
Between bogie mounts - 12,348mm
Width - 2,641 over sides
Height - 3,951 A.R.L

HTH

PS - I think you should carry on with this design

 

[BrushType4]

I think you should carry on with this design

Thanks Martin, just what I wanted to hear!

 

[Jordan]

... I think you should carry on with this design

Agreed - then depending on which version was less trouble to build, you can choose which of them your third one will be like...

 

[Pennine MC]

Agreed, I like the flat sided ones

 

[28ten]

Yeah, get on with it You will have something a little different and that is always worthwhile

 

[Jordan]

You will have something a little different and that is always worthwhile

Seconded... models unique to the builder are always that little bit more special.

 

[BrushType4]

To assist you in your kitbashing I've got the following dimensions for the one in Paul's photo:
Length (over buffers) - 18,288mm
Body length - 16,443
Between bogie mounts - 12,348mm
Width - 2,641 over sides
Height - 3,951 A.R.L

Thanks Pugsley, do you have a drawing by any chance?

 

[Pugsley]

Sorry, no, only the weight diagram, which can't be relied upon for scale. The weight diagram is in book British Railways - International Ferry Vehicles Diagrams E425 to E659 which can be found here:
http://www.barrowmoremrg.co.uk/Prototype.html

 

[BrushType4]

Its a rule that all rolling stock on West Mersea is to be sprung and have working brakes

So getting to grips with AutoCAD I thought I sketch up a Y25 bogie for S7 to fit to my Polybulkers that I could possibly 3d print.

The fruits of this evenings labour are a line drawing of the bogie and the first bit of 3d in green, which will be the backing plate.



Will do more tomorrow.

 

[BrushType4]

Thinking about this. The backing plate, may as well be made from plasticard as its a simple shape. The bogies sides and the front plate will then be 3d printed.

I'll need to investigate prices.

 

[D1054]

I'll need to investigate prices.

Hmm... I'll be interested in this too. They look promising these 3D thingies