Lock Blocks

[BCR751]

Looking for a bunch of these to make some retaining walls.  Searched the web but didn't see anything similar.  Is anyone making these in N-Scale? 

Doug

[Denver Road Doug]

Similar...
http://www.greatlakesmodels.com/Product%20Detail%20Pages/N%20Scale%20Product%20Detail%20Pages/015%20002%20415%20010%20N%20Scale%20Concrete%20Barriers.html

Another company makes some like the Great Lakes Models version above, too, but they are more pricey than GLM.  I can't recall who it was though.

[Scottl]

I just bought some of the Fine N Scale version of these with a slightly different top.  MBK seems to be out of them now.

[Philip H]

FWIW They are usually called eco blocks in the construction trades.

[BCR751]

I just bought some of the Fine N Scale version of these with a slightly different top.  MBK seems to be out of them now.

Scott,

Just had a look at the Fine N Scale website and these look like just what I need.  What are the "thingys" on the ends of the blocks that look like large fans?  Are they used to hook the blocks together?

Doug

[Scottl]

They are flash that need to be cut off.  The blocks come as individuals, and some groups including a few multi-row groups.

[Jesse6669]

I read that as "lock box" ..   

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Seriously though, these would be a cinch of a project for Shapeways...

[BCR751]

I read that as "lock box" ..   :trollface

Seriously though, these would be a cinch of a project for Shapeways...

I thought the same thing.  Now, if someone would do them..............

Doug

[GimpLizard]

I thought the same thing.  Now, if someone would do them..............

Doug

If someone can provide the dimensions, I'll model them up in CAD.

[BCR751]

If someone can provide the dimensions, I'll model them up in CAD.

2.5'W x 2.5'H x 5.0'L  I don't know what the dimensions of the "keys" on to top are but that should be easy to figure out using CAD and the block dimensions.  Only the top row should have keys showing anyway so the majority of them should be flat on top.  Maybe make them in 1, 2, or 3 row stacks, say, 10, 15 and 20 feet long.  Just suggesting......

Doug

[peteski]

3D printing is nice, but if you need 20 or 30 of them then the cost might start creeping up. Best way would be to 3D print the master pattern then mold them in resin.

[BCR751]

3D printing is nice, but if you need 20 or 30 of them then the cost might start creeping up. Best way would be to 3D print the master pattern then mold them in resin.

I'll need lot more than that.   Oh well,  it seemed like a good idea at the time. Maybe someone will try molding some in resin.   I'm in for a bunch.

Doug

[Santa Fe Guy]

Have you thought about making them out of square styrene as close to the dims you want. Then cut to length. I made heaps using a small jig to cut them. Roughed up the edges then stacked them after painting them a concrete colour. I used them at my cement distributors in the town of Guthrie on my RR.
Did the job fine for me so just another way.
Rod.

[Scottl]

Rod's solution is good for walls, but if you want the top detail, why re-invent the wheel?  $5 and you have a pack of 30 or so.

[jjb62556]

What about using Lego's?