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Discussion in 'Workshop Benches' started by EvanR, Jun 21, 2016.

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  1. Jun 29, 2016 #41
    EvanR

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    Cameron, if you find any that would be much appreciated. Colour shots of varnished cars are incredibly few, as the last car (KAM508) was repainted into Indian Red in 1960. In the last few years prior to that, it seems to have only been the Melbourne Limited stock that remained varnished in the final years.

    Bruce, I can't recommend Trove and SLNSW enough. I've spent many hours trawling through both sites and turned up some very useful information for my 1920s Melbourne and Brisbane Expresses.
     
  2. Jul 3, 2016 #42
    EvanR

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    While waiting for the side doors to arrive in the post, I started working on the new vestibule sections, which also differ from the Lima models. After many hours of work, here's the finished vestibule

    [​IMG]

    And a photo of the prototype

    [​IMG]
     
  3. Jul 8, 2016 #43
    EvanR

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    Doors for the CAM finally arrived in the mail today. The print quality is excellent and they should look even better once fitted and painted

    [​IMG]
     
  4. Jul 8, 2016 #44
    jakesdad13

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    They look great, nice result :thumbs:.

    Pete.
     
  5. Jul 8, 2016 #45
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    Nice looking doors Evan well done on the master drawing
     
  6. Jul 8, 2016 #46
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    Very impressive, who / what did the printing?

    Paul
     
  7. Jul 8, 2016 #47
    Gary

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    Excellent Evan. :thumbs: They certainly do look good.
    How long have you been playing with CAD design software ?? I know that Zane has been designing some very lovely drawings over the last 12 months.

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  8. Jul 9, 2016 #48
    EvanR

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    Paul, I got the doors printed through a company called Shapeways. Here's a link to their website:
    https://www.shapeways.com/

    Gary, I've been playing around with CAD in one program or another for about 8 years off and on. As for Sketchup, I've only been using it a few weeks now. I've seen quite a few of Zane's excellent creations, and he actually provided a great deal of good advice to me in doing these doors

    Cheers, Evan
     
  9. Jul 9, 2016 #49
    Toto

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    If I'm right ..... Shapeways do card kits as well. Bus depots if I mind right ?
    nice work.
    :thumbs:
     
  10. Jul 9, 2016 #50
    paul_l

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    Just looked at shapeways site - definately needs further investigation.

    Paul
     
  11. Jul 11, 2016 #51
    paul_l

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    Evan

    I've been looking at these

    http://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_337314.html

    And was wondering if you had any idea if they were any good ?

    Paul
     
  12. Jul 12, 2016 #52
    EvanR

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    Having only done printing via Shapeways (and these doors being the first print I've done), I can't offer much of an opinion on 3D printers to keep at home. For the time being at least, I will be sticking with Shapeways.
     
  13. Jul 12, 2016 #53
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    At last, the two halves of the car are joined. Next its on to the filler stage....[​IMG]
     
  14. Jul 12, 2016 #54
    SMR CHRIS

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    Coming along nicely Evan:tophat::tophat::tophat:
     
  15. Jul 12, 2016 #55
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    http://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_337314.html
    Seems quite an impressive bit of kit, especially for the price, although don't forget that there will be just about 25% to add to the cost of the item and postage (VAT+ import duty) which will make it about $250(US) equating to about £188.75 at todays rate of exchange, and if it's coming by post, Royal Mail add another £8 "handling charge" on top of that. Still not bad for the price though, assuming you know how to use it....too technical for me though!:avatar:
    Keith.
     
  16. Jul 19, 2016 #56
    EvanR

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    For those just starting out in kitbashing, always apply a trace coat of paint (preferably light grey) to highlight any imperfections which need to be addressed.[​IMG]

    This is going to take a day or two.....
     
  17. Jul 19, 2016 #57
    paul_l

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    Looking good, I like the paint tip.

    Keith - been looking on amazon and ebay, there are uk suppliers that work out about that price, will just need to keep drooling and walk around with sad eyes :avatar:
     
  18. Sep 4, 2016 #58
    EvanR

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    Went out and bought a new mitre block for cutting up passenger car sides. [​IMG]

    Need to remember next time to check how deep my razor saws are.... D'OH!!
     
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    Toto

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    Brave man. :facepalm:
     
  20. Sep 5, 2016 #60
    Gary

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    Toto wrote:
    Evan would be a brave man if the saw could reach the coach side !! :avatar:

    Cheers, Gary.

    ps. you need a handle for that saw Evan... ;)
     
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