Weekend Update 6/18/17

[up1950s]

OK Jason showed me how to resize the Sketchup model. I bulked up a few areas got rid of the hand rail holes and added 3D handrails. Also made it .100" longer and .100" wider. No red spots on the heat map, but this is still small!
https://www.shapeways.com/product/469DUF56F/prr-speeder-7-n-scale-bulked-up

Thank you Chris and Jason . Being that I haven't heard from them that it is actual production I assume mine will have these updated specs ? Thanks again . For those not wanting to try and power it , it will make a fine static model , like all the rest of our MOW wee bits . Just add some Z scale wheels that have been widened to N gauge via tube or re-axleded .

[up1950s]

Back at it. Its been a while but I think I still got it!

Oh , you mean the hands of God , yep you still got it .

[mu26aeh]

I finished up The Mill today.

20170618_154619 by Adam Henry, on Flickr

20170618_154630 by Adam Henry, on Flickr

20170618_154650 by Adam Henry, on Flickr

20170618_154712 by Adam Henry, on Flickr

20170618_154934 by Adam Henry, on Flickr

[nickelplate759]

OK Jason showed me how to resize the Sketchup model. I bulked up a few areas got rid of the hand rail holes and added 3D handrails. Also made it .100" longer and .100" wider. No red spots on the heat map, but this is still small!
https://www.shapeways.com/product/469DUF56F/prr-speeder-7-n-scale-bulked-up

I'm curious as to why you replaced the handrail holes with simulated handrail ridges.   Seems like a step backwards.  If it's because Shapeways won't print the hole, can you make a dimple instead to guide a drill?

[Chris333]

Thank you Chris and Jason . Being that I haven't heard from them that it is actual production I assume mine will have these updated specs ? Thanks again . For those not wanting to try and power it , it will make a fine static model , like all the rest of our MOW wee bits . Just add some Z scale wheels that have been widened to N gauge via tube or re-axleded .

Shapeways won't replace the first one with this, but hopefully the first one won't pass and they reject it. Still both are very small models with thin areas, but Shapeways has surprised me in the past.

[up1950s]

Shapeways won't replace the first one with this, but hopefully the first one won't pass and they reject it. Still both are very small models with thin areas, but Shapeways has surprised me in the past.

Hmmm , I got this at 14:47 .



Exciting update: We are starting to 3d print the item(s) in your order that have passed our manual review!

We'll let you know when your order ships, and you can track the progress of your order here: #1784954.

If you have any questions, please email us at service@shapeways.com.

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Kind regards,

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[superturbine]

Oh , you mean the hands of God , yep you still got it .

😂😂 I feel put to shame by some others work on the railwire!   Appreciate it Richie!

[Chris333]

I'm curious as to why you replaced the handrail holes with simulated handrail ridges.   Seems like a step backwards.  If it's because Shapeways won't print the hole, can you make a dimple instead to guide a drill?

On the N scale model the posts where the hand rails go are only 0.0272" wide. That is just twice the width of a #80 (0.0135") drill bit. I can put the holes back, but first maybe someone will show feedback on how the actual print looks.

Side note: There is no mark up on the N scale speeder, I make no profit. Maybe once it is a proven design...

[Chris333]

I finished up The Mill today.

20170618_154619 by Adam Henry, on Flickr

20170618_154630 by Adam Henry, on Flickr

20170618_154650 by Adam Henry, on Flickr

20170618_154712 by Adam Henry, on Flickr

20170618_154934 by Adam Henry, on Flickr

SWEET! 

[jpec]

I finished up The Mill today.

Dude, that is beautiful.
Jeff

[rodsup9000]

Back at it. Its been a while but I think I still got it!

  There is no doubt you still got it. 

[superturbine]

Thanks Rodney.  It's too hot to ride motorcycles so it's time for trains!

[rodsup9000]

I finished up The Mill today.

 Looks awesome.
 How did you weather the metal on the roof???

[mu26aeh]

Looks awesome.
 How did you weather the metal on the roof???

That is printed paper that comes with the kit.  It is cut into 3' 6" x 13' panels.  After applying to roof, I added the brown with a paint brush and drug it down the roof with brush or my thumb, or a mixture of both.  They come with the kit, but can be purchased separately from RS Lasers

http://www.rslaserkits.com/N-ScratchBuild.html

[Chris333]

Hmmm , I got this at 14:47 .



Exciting update: We are starting to 3d print the item(s) in your order that have passed our manual review!

We'll let you know when your order ships, and you can track the progress of your order here: #1784954.

If you have any questions, please email us at service@shapeways.com.

Common FAQs
How can I change or cancel my order?
What is the delivery time for Shapeways products?
 
Kind regards,

The Shapeways Team
service@shapeways.com

I deleted the first model you ordered from Shapeways so maybe they won't even try to print it. Plus it is Sunday. I'd just wait to see what they do.