Yes, I have to agree with Fred. Gilbert made some roller bearing end caps for my Arisocraft roller bearing trucks, I had lost one of the caps. The replacement cap Gilbert made is identical to the Aristo ones, and worked flawlessly.
And yes, Gilbert sent my truck back to me.
Gilbert at GLX, now has brake wheels…if you have a particular style/type you want…send Gilbert a sample and he may be able to produce them for you.
I have seen two styles similar to the Old Aristo ones…
Fred Mills
Its great the Gilbert is providing us with the parts that we need for our hobby. And he did a really good job on all of the parts that I have ordered from him.
I met Gilbert at the latest OVAR dinner meeting, here in Ottawa on Tuesday evening (May 8th)
He showed me some fresh, new samples of some more replacement parts…Aristo articulated locomotive owners will be happy…
He says he will be making an announcement shortly…on this forum…stay tuned…
Fred Mills
Yes, that’s right, Fred! I have been able to 3D print an Aristocraft Mallet Pilot, 21500-166. At first, the replacement part was made in several pieces before final assembly. Now, with my 3rd 3D printer, I am able to print it in one piece.
The new part is made with thicker vertical posts and has a brace running under the grill bars of the pilot to strengthen it further. It is also possible to mount it to the locomotive with 4 screws rather than just 2. These improvements should make the part stand up better from the odd branch, rock or debris lying on the track.
Photos are in a new album I just uploaded.
This printer is a Wanao Duplicator7 Plus.
Gilbert
GLX now has the HORNS, and Wipers for the Aristo FA1. They are even chromed. I’m sure he would make unpainted ones too, on demand.
He also now has the HORNS for the RS3.
Fred Mills
Fred Mills. said:
GLX now has the HORNS, and Wipers for the Aristo FA1. They are even chromed. I’m sure he would make unpainted ones too, on demand.
He also now has the HORNS for the RS3.
Fred Mills
What is the difference between the FA-1 and RS3 horns ? I’m just curious since you “strive” for accuracy? I’m pretty sure that the eastern roads used a modified Nathan on the early Alco RS-3 locomotives however the Alco FA1 seemed to prefer the Leslie. I also understand that all roads varied according to their,there,they’re needs. Me personally I’m a huge fan of the Nathan k5la …now that is a sweet sound…
Wait I forgot you don’t do sound as it’s an inferno noise as you have stated in the past so I’m thinking these horns that GLX has made are just for show and not really specific to any prototype.
Either way I thank and congratulate Gilbert on his work which I think will sell well for those NOT into “Prototypical Operations” as a few preach.
ROOSTER
David
In case you are serious, and just don’t know what most people who are looking for these parts want…
All Gilbert is trying to do, is offer replacement parts, to replace what Aristo offered on the original models.
If some potential customers want a specific horn, or part, other than what Aristo provided, they can contact Gilbert, and possibly arrange for the specific part to be produced.
Accuracy is desirable for some, but not others.
Fred Mills
Fred Mills. said:
Accuracy is desirable for some, but not others.
Fred Mills
I totally understand Fredrick Mills …“Then why preach it”
Padre, Friar or whatever NICKNAME you prefer ?
The part numbers for the horns are different. The mounting base on the FA-1 is large and strangely tapered.
The great news is by making an exact replacement, people are not forced to buy 2 horns to match if only one is damaged on their FA.
The other bonus is getting it chromed to match… paint we can do, chrome nope.
Greg
Forgot to mention my parts came several days ago, packaged very nicely and quick!
Thanks Gilbert, my poor FA’s looked pretty poor without horns! By the way, the horns are silver, not shiny chrome, much better looking.
Greg
Thank you Greg Elmassian! I use chrome paint but the sprayer makes it sometimes apply as micro texture hence the silver. At least this is better than the black I use on my other part offerings.
Yes, I understand, just making it clear this is not the “shiny chrome” that you would find on the bumper of a model car for example.
Yes, waaaayyy better!
Greg
May I ask if it’s ok to copy the Nathan K5LA horns that LGB made for their Genesis series locomotives since they are no longer available as replacement parts? The K5LA is a very common horn and arrangements are endless with modern railroads. I believe they will help many modelers with their projects if allowed.
I took the decision this past week to close my website, glxscalemodels . As most of you know, I sell Aristocraft replacement parts on a part time basis.
The costs to own and run a website are high especially here in Canada where we are taxed more and our dollar has a 25% purchasing disadvantage over the USD.
The number of sales was beginning to not cover the expense of the website. Marking up the prices is not always the best way. For the garden railroader, finding a donor engine or railcar becomes more and more the better financial option to make that jewel of a model perfect.
Another sales venue had to be found to keep providing my good customers, you, the garden railroader a way to keep your Aristocraft collection running or in great shape at a reasonable price.
The good news is, I have a new shop at Shapeways Marketplace. The parts are now listed in the new shop at Shapeways 3D Printing Marketplace
I ask that you make your purchase at Shapeways, a large 3D printing on demand manufacturer for consumers. Artisans, like me, each have a virtual shop and we list the models we have designed. You just have to buy a print of the part you need. It is made on demand.
The shop has about 100 of the most popular parts I created for replacements in the past years. The quality of 3D printing is more advanced than it was when I started and they can even make the engines bells in brass or bronze!
I appreciate the trust and collaboration of my customers who lent me their precious part and sending it to me by international mail to start off the process of replication.
Over the years, I also made a few custom orders for orphaned parts of other brands. Soon, I will get them posted as well.
Lastly, if you want to thank someone, give your praise to Father Fred Mills. He saw a solution here years ago after Aristo folded and advocated on your behalf for me to take on this little enterprise.
Thanks Fred and all my customers.
Gilbert Lacroix
GLX Scale Models
Gilbert, have you looked at Etsy? There are quite a few 3D print railroader ‘shops’ now.
Gilbert, did you ever do any designs for the parts that break on the Bachmann 4-6-0, like the crosshead guides? @timmyd isn’t the only one to have them break
Bob
Would Gilbert work in the Ads and Announcement section ? 
I have been asked before to custom make a copy of the Backman Big Hauler crosshead slide. I’ll be listing it at Shapeways in the collection of orphaned parts. Please give me a couple of weeks.