Re: C&S RPO 11 in HOn3

Posted by Keith Hayes on Oct 04, 2018; 2:16am
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/C-S-RPO-11-Linn-Moedinger-s-Shapeways-Print-in-Sn3-and-Hon3-tp12427p12472.html

Robert, previous to last week when I pondered this project in idle moments, I figured I would do a print of the doors and windows and use Evergreen styrene for everything else. I had not figured out the roof. This is the approach Dr. Robert Stears took with his model, which he brought to the 2017 Narrow Gauge Convention in Denver. I was very jealous.

I confess my thinking on 3d prints has evolved: if you check the archive of these pages you will find my post questioning the cost of a full car print in 1:64. In fact, Linn's print is at a price point that though expensive, it is reasonable in comparison to brass. Sure, the Cimarron kits were in the $100 range and this is more expensive, but considering the fact that it is unlikely a C&S car will be mass produced, it is a reasonable alternative.

I thought of asking Linn to part out the windows and doors, but I would still need the roof. And...I would have to figure out the quarter round ends and door jambs, plus build the sides and floor (I have to do the last anyway). Buying the whole carbody seems a reasonable timesaver and I still am having the pleasure of figuring out the floor and adding the jewelry. My plan is to add a Soundcar. All in, I will probably come close to spending the $400 I would if PBL could get 20 of us to agree we wanted the same model in brass.

I recognized Linn's name and trusted that the model would scale up. If others among us are willing to do the work making a model, the risk is $100-$200 for a model one would otherwise have to piece together or largely scratch build. For those in larger scales, the limitation is the size of the printers build volume. At 1:48, this car will be about 10" long and about 2" square in section. My spidey sense tells me that this will just fit in the Shapeways printer, but it would be good to check.