Large Scale Central

Been playing with my 3D printer

Modeling
#1

So I sold all my HO scale and getting into G 1:29. I like to make my models unique and since there is very little in the way of detail parts in this scale, I built a 3D printer to make my own. Using the free version of Google sketchup, I’ve made a replacement Brake wheel for Aristo cars, A “Superior” type door for Aristo 40 foot boxcars and a spark arrestor for the USA Trains NW-2. I am not a rivet counter, I make parts that have the general look (from 10 feet away) of the prototype. I’m all about sharing so I’ve put them all up on thingiverse. My Thingiverse

Brake Wheel

Superior Door

Spark Arrestors

#2

Cool, I like that brake wheel. It looks more like what I remember seeing on the cars that wobbled along behind my house.

#3

Thanks Bob. The Aristo one just looks weird to me - like some sort of flower. Wheels should be round.

#4

I mean David. Where did I get Bob from?

#5

looks good Dan

Dennis