Andrew, I was wondering about the print layers, too. I looked up Shapeways and it appers you send the the appropriate 3D CAD file and they will print it. Is that how it works?
Is it Kosher to ask how much? Ben Trousdale --- In [email protected], "andrewbaird031" <andrew.baird@...> wrote: > > Chris, > > Using FUD (fine ultra detail) print, the surface is very smooth. I guess one > I add a coat of paint will see how it will look. Hard to tell the detail, as > I took the photo with my Blackberry and the fact that the material is printed > in clear. > > Just getting ready to order some brake parts. Hope to get another 4 and run > them back and forth to the Mainland in groups of 2. Seems like they travelled > in 4's so I will cut that in half for scale. :) > > If you happen to find that article I would love to see it. I assume that will > be my only thing holding the finished model back. > > Andrew > Sn42 CN Newfoundland > > > --- In [email protected], "JC" <vannessco@> wrote: > > > > Andrew > > I knew it would come -- wow! How is the surface versus expectations? Any > > striations? All you need is a Grant Line Westinghouse AB brake set and some > > stanchions for the hazmat placards and you are off to the races. As to top > > valves there was a series in the Mainline Modeler in the early 1990's > > dealing with technical aspects of modern tank cars that was written by an > > employee of Trans Union that was (still is?) Procor's parent. If I can find > > the cite I'll post it later. > > Chris Rooney > > > > --- In [email protected], ANDREW BAIRD <andrew.baird@> wrote: > > > > > > Good day, > > > > > > > > > > > > Well dipped my toe in the 3D modelling. Ok the whole foot. > > > Here is the 1:64 PROCOR tankcar. This tankcar as far as I know traveled > > > around Eastern Canada and Ontario but not sure if it ventured elsewhere. > > > Have a few photos of the car on standard gauge trucks and narrow gauge > > > trucks. > > > All that is needed is add whatever brake detail you may need, stirrups > > > and paint and decal. > > > Just have to go through the suppliers photos to get the right details. > > > Also need to find a way to add a bit more weight. > > > Anyone have thoughts or idea's for the details would love to hear them. > > > Especially all the valves on the top of the dome. > > > I just might get the whole CN Newfie fleet in Sn42 this way! > > > Andrew > > > > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
