Drawing the N scale Baldwin RT 624

[Jamesn320]

Hi All,

I think the RT-624 is finished.  Here are some rendered images of the model.











I have added some more detail to the trucks and nose, lowered the headlight, added the correct end handrails with drop down platform etc. and made a few internal changes that you can’t see.



I have ordered the test print in FUD which should be here in about ten days and I am just waiting for the quote to come back for getting them printed in XHD (16 micron).

The brass Additions sheet is finished and will contain handrails, antenna (train phone), sun shades and MU hoses.

The rendered images show the 3D printed handrails.

Given the number of people that have said they want the brass Additions I will be ordering several sheets which brings the cost down to $8.50 a set.  I am taking pre orders for the brass just to cover the initial setup cost.  Hopeful if enough people pre order I can order them next week.

To pre order the brass Additions please drop me an email or PM me.

-James

[peteski]

James, the sleepers (ties) in your rendering are not to US specs! 


Just kidding!  The model (and renderings) look wonderful.

[jimmo]

Where do you go for your XHD prints?

[Alwyn Cutmore]

Hi James,
You have my order for the brass handrails/bits and XHD print as well.
Looking forward to the production of the model.
Regards

Al

[Jamesn320]

Hi All,

Well Shapeways have shipped the test print of the RT-624 and it will be here tomorrow (Friday).  I will do a test fit onto the C-628 chassis and check all the detail.  Once happy I will make it available to you. 

I also have the price for the XHD (16 micron print) and it is expensive, it’s about 4 times the price of Shapeways FUD, but that is the price you pay for custom one off prints where you can set your own orientation etc. Plus here we have to pay the 20% VAT on top. The actual price will depend on where you live as it will be shipped to me then I need to ship it on to you.  Please contact me with your location and I can give you a quote for the XHD.

I almost have enough pre orders to get the brass Additions, hopefully I can also order them tomorrow and they will be with me next week.  If anybody else is happy to pre order their RT-624 brass Additions it would be very helpful, thank you to everybody that already has.

If you pre order your brass Additions and then order a XHD shell I will ship them to you together and combine the shipping.

Happy Thanksgiving.

-James

[up1950s]

CGI is mesmerizing .

[Jamesn320]

I just had a parcel arrive with the first N Scale RT-624 in it, and it looks fantastic.  I will get it into the Goo Gone tonight to clean it up and I will share some pis with you over the weekend.  First inspection looks great, I just want to check everything fits together properly and then I will release them for sale.



In the bags are the trucks, cab interiors and horns.



The Brass Additions have been ordered this morning and will be with me next Wednesday.

-James

[muktown128]

James,

I'm sure everyone is anxious to see how this looks after you clean it up.  Thanks for the update and pics.

Scott

[bbussey]

As I stated on your Facebook post — use Bestine and not Goo Gone.  You can search Railwire for the term "Bestine" to see reasons and results.  Goo Gone is not a good option for delicate parts.

[Jamesn320]

As I stated on your Facebook post — use Bestine and not Goo Gone.  You can search Railwire for the term "Bestine" to see reasons and results.  Goo Gone is not a good option for delicate parts.

Hi Bryan,

I here what you are saying about Bestine but sadly this is an impossible option for people that do not live in the US, I live in the UK.  It is not a product that you can ship internationally as it is rather flammable.  Goo Gone is not and I have used it on hundreds of models with not a single problem.  It doesn’t distort, damage or warp any detail but brakes down the corn oil just the same as Bestine so it works for me.  Of course for people that can get Bestine I here it is very good.

-James

[wcfn100]

Give this a try.



I know you can get it in the UK.

It's what I use.

Jason

[bbussey]

I here what you are saying about Bestine but sadly this is an impossible option for people that do not live in the US, I live in the UK.  It is not a product that you can ship internationally as it is rather flammable.  Goo Gone is not and I have used it on hundreds of models with not a single problem.  It doesn’t distort, damage or warp any detail but brakes down the corn oil just the same as Bestine so it works for me.  Of course for people that can get Bestine I here it is very good.

I started with Goo Gone before being advised to use Bestine.  It worked okay for larger models.  But it destroyed the window treatments on the White Tower, warped them beyond repair.  Haven't touched Goo Gone since.

Bestine is the brand name.  Heptane, the actual material, should be available in some form in England.  It's been in use a century or more.  You just have to find the trade name for it there.

I just checked — there is a ton of it available on eBay-UK and it's reasonably priced.  Here's one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131223522982

 

[Jamesn320]

I started with Goo Gone before being advised to use Bestine.  It worked okay for larger models.  But it destroyed the window treatments on the White Tower, warped them beyond repair.  Haven't touched Goo Gone since.

Bestine is the brand name.  Heptane, the actual material, should be available in some form in England.  It's been in use a century or more.  You just have to find the trade name for it there.

I just checked — there is a ton of it available on eBay-UK and it's reasonably priced.  Here's one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131223522982

Bryan Busséy, thanks for the info. I will look into it. When my stocks of Goo Gone start to run out.

-James.

[peteski]

... no sense switching with plenty of Goo-Gone still left.... 

[Jamesn320]

Hi All,

Well it’s ready to go!  Here it is, minus the brass bits, horns, cab interiors and a bit of paint! (Please forgive the terrible picture but it is late here).



It still needs to be cleaned up properly but the main test was to check everything fits well and the unit can run, which it does.

Here is the kit with the 3D printed hand rails cut out of the shell.



It is now available on Shapeways, here is a link.

https://www.shapeways.com/model/2876123/baldwin-rt-624-center-cab-n-scale-1-160.html?materialId=61

I have made a few very minor improvements to the model so on Shapeways it will say 'first to buy'.

The brass Additions have been ordered and are due next week, I will send out sets to those who have already paid shortly after, if you have ordered a XHD shell then I will post them together.

The XHD shells are also now available; please contact me if you would like a quote.

-James