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General Discussion => Narrow Gauge => Topic started by: Beezow Doo-Doo on November 06, 2023, 11:18:54 AM
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Howdy, I'm new here, but I joined just to talk about narrow gauge. I want to try and recreate the Jupiter and Lake Worth railway, but I still have a few questions. For one, are there any good 4-4-0s in HOn30? I've heard rumors that some british guy is working on an 8-18c, but it's nowhere to be found. Also, can somebody help me with the rolling stock? I know Chris makes wonderful HOn30 stock, but I'm not entirely sure if any of his cars are quite like the ones on the Celestial Railroad.
(I would add images but I can't just yet.)
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Also, there's a pretty high chance I'm gonna branch out and make the J&LWRR more than just a point-to-point, so are there any good Shapeways sellers that sell good HOn30 stock other than Marsh Creek Mini and Chris's own shop?
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Could get some Rail Line kits and convert them to from 36" gauge to 30" gauge.Might have to get a resin printer so you could make your own trucks and bodies.
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Yup a few of us have 3d designed hon30 stuff but you’d need a way to print it or get it printed. I have hon30 tie strips that you can print just add the code 55 rail and you’re there.
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I have an Ender 3 Pro right now. It's not the greatest by any means, but it'll do. Where can i find the tie strips?
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Kinda close:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ADCreHcndPYImR_mGEyvL-aCMSVtGJ3G62IiA9QoLyga_GZra57Vj7yKLrv4kf1ZtlPDQSvWxtmluXokB7sMm_NVBJS9zmYF5qWfFW-Ta0yavKuYvlcs8c1zy1DnaEHpavBDMPX3_bPlVIh2aWvzux2l-WvqtA=w1008-h611-s-no-gm?authuser=0?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ADCreHf8-0sMsMg4CToDFelH_sO1RRX5ZAWO19-VCyPLX4rnUsV55CroVm9CKT_5yVEF10fvI90pluLnMe_S1fJzy3uF2PZJb1V9SzZDc5_F6QbIFFGGGhBuhDSs6YImBDgSjffxqlVaUBGX909vDrXgzsxQFQ=w1000-h617-s-no-gm?authuser=0?.jpg)
All 3D printed on a MDC/Athearn chassis
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Kinda close:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ADCreHcndPYImR_mGEyvL-aCMSVtGJ3G62IiA9QoLyga_GZra57Vj7yKLrv4kf1ZtlPDQSvWxtmluXokB7sMm_NVBJS9zmYF5qWfFW-Ta0yavKuYvlcs8c1zy1DnaEHpavBDMPX3_bPlVIh2aWvzux2l-WvqtA=w1008-h611-s-no-gm?authuser=0?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ADCreHf8-0sMsMg4CToDFelH_sO1RRX5ZAWO19-VCyPLX4rnUsV55CroVm9CKT_5yVEF10fvI90pluLnMe_S1fJzy3uF2PZJb1V9SzZDc5_F6QbIFFGGGhBuhDSs6YImBDgSjffxqlVaUBGX909vDrXgzsxQFQ=w1000-h617-s-no-gm?authuser=0?.jpg)
All 3D printed on a MDC/Athearn chassis
Oh yeah! I've been looking at your progress on the MCC&CCo and it's related railroads for a while now. One thing that's always interested me is that specific mogul, it seems like a wonderful mid-size engine.
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I'll bet something similar could be made from an Atlas 4-4-0 . Mike
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I would probably try that, but I have no clue where to find those Atlas 4-4-0s.
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Well, Im kinda slow :D ... I forgot about the HOn30 layout built in the early 80's by Frary and Hayden in Model Railroader I think . If I remember they used a lot of small Diesels . It was called the Carabaset and Dead River , a fairly large size layout I think . Pretty sure Kalmbach should have a soft cover book about it . Should be plenty of ideas there . Mike
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That would be cool, but I'm a bigger fan of steam locomotives, primarily 4-4-0s. However, the diesels do look nice.
By the way, where can I find MinitrainS stuff? Everything is sold out everywhere.
Also, where can I find the elusive Toma kit for the MinitrainS 0-4-0?
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Ok, quick update. I bought a chassis from Toma to use on Chris's Davenport, but I can't get the chassis to print right for the life of me. So, I decided to design my own shell for it, Golden City and San Juan Railroad's number 3, affectionately known as Peewee. Right now, I've got the journal boxes modeled, but that's about it.
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What kind of printer do you have?
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Ender 3 Pro. Not great, but not terrible.
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Oh yeah sorry that is a filament printer. I doubt it can print the tiny detail. I suggested to Toma to make a 14mm chassis for the Minitrains Plymouth, but so far nothing.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ADCreHcc-AkukDQrKI4-5aGGX-179jrJzJrKctCNDV-st_pJNSfZi8ZNW3vKM547lqzQLWHwvNU0FDBJwaF0mCk4ZVK41rQcrSGuAXkp6Bk9INMp0emEQJIHK0Me0l0CYxhKlUVjsyTS-fAss0ZEa0dKvpFRIw=w1000-h683-s-no-gm?authuser=0?.jpg)
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Funnily enough, all the small details are there, it's just that whenever the frames print correctly, the little strips that hold the body in place misprint. When the little strips print correctly, the frame doesn't. Do you have any advice, or am I just out of luck? I'm thinking of just cutting the little strips down with either a pair of pliers or a file.
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Okay, a quick update on Peewee. I've gotten the frames done, now I just need to get to 25 posts so I can show you guys.
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Ive seen resin printers for about $150, that would be my advice. :D
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Beezow Doo-Doo, I need to get to 25 posts to. Go spam the topic I started, say Hi
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So does Beezow Doo-Doo mean what I think it means? :)
Just working on getting your post count up.
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So does Beezow Doo-Doo mean what I think it means? :)
Just working on getting your post count up.
No, Beezow Doo-Doo is a shortened version of Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop, which is what I usually go as. However, I probably should've just shortened it to Beezow. Is there any way to change your name here?
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I think an admin can help with that . Mike
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Let's bring this back, shall we? I've bought a resin printer, specifically a Sonic Mini 8K, so if all goes well I should be able to finally print Chris's Davenport properly.
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That's great feel free to print some track as well if needed!
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I will, eventually. Right now, I'm just waiting for the printer to arrive.
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Kinda close:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ADCreHcndPYImR_mGEyvL-aCMSVtGJ3G62IiA9QoLyga_GZra57Vj7yKLrv4kf1ZtlPDQSvWxtmluXokB7sMm_NVBJS9zmYF5qWfFW-Ta0yavKuYvlcs8c1zy1DnaEHpavBDMPX3_bPlVIh2aWvzux2l-WvqtA=w1008-h611-s-no-gm?authuser=0?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ADCreHf8-0sMsMg4CToDFelH_sO1RRX5ZAWO19-VCyPLX4rnUsV55CroVm9CKT_5yVEF10fvI90pluLnMe_S1fJzy3uF2PZJb1V9SzZDc5_F6QbIFFGGGhBuhDSs6YImBDgSjffxqlVaUBGX909vDrXgzsxQFQ=w1000-h617-s-no-gm?authuser=0?.jpg)
All 3D printed on a MDC/Athearn chassis
Hey Chris, I have a question regarding that mogul. I've found the 3D model on printables, but would it be possible for me to swap out the MP mogul chassis and shoehorn in the MP/MDC american chassis? I've been seriously considering using that, as it's the closest i can get right now to one of the J&LWRR 4-4-0s.
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Only one way to find out... :lol:
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True... :)