@LASteve (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6889) and @David7 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6510) both approached me yesterday to design and 3D print a pack of N gauge third rail chairs, following a brief discussion on Derek's (@degsy_safc) Humbledon layout construction thread (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=48383.msg618735#msg618735).
I wondered if anyone else might be interested?
I'm designing two types - one for flat wood sleepers, and one for concrete sleepers that have an end that slopes.
I'm thinking prices would be about £5 for a pack of 100. Shipping from me in Florida to customers in the UK will likely be somewhere in the £5 range too (I still need to confirm that with the post office tomorrow).
They are designed to fit lengths of Code 40 for the electrified third rail.
NOTE - the chairs are shown attached on top of a 'post', which is a support structure used during the 3D printing process and would normally be cut off, but some folk might like to use them to insert into holed drilled into sleepers, so I'm leaving them attached.
Ross.
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I'd be interested for the price!
And me! Perhaps if there are enough of us we could economise on postage from US by having one order into UK? I'd probably need at least 300....
Dave
Hi
I'm puzzled by the slope under the baseplate. Shouldn't these be flat on the sleeper ends or have you designed these just for concrete sleepers?
Cheers
Paul
Add me to the interested list, please
Quote from: PaulCheffus on September 01, 2020, 10:34:50 AM
Hi
I'm puzzled by the slope under the baseplate. Shouldn't these be flat on the sleeper ends or have you designed these just for concrete sleepers?
Cheers
Paul
See Ross' first post:
"I'm designing two types - one for flat wood sleepers, and one for concrete sleepers that have an end that slopes."
Richard
Are you designing them to fit a particular brand of track eg Peco? I drew up some 3rd rail sleepers for 7mm for a friend but he was printing (and then casting) two different types of 3rd rail sleepers
To complicate matters slightly most 3rd rail is on concrete sleepers which are designed specifically for 3rd rail fitting and have a flat area rather than a slope where the pots sit - this has some good outline drawings of the myriad of different sleepers: http://www.mmrs.co.uk/technical-articles/modern-permanent-way-3/ (http://www.mmrs.co.uk/technical-articles/modern-permanent-way-3/)
Are the 6 bolts for the pots an LU or older design - IIRC most 3rd rail pots are 4 bolts like this: http://www.mmrs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Photo58-3rd-rail-insulator-mounting-EF28-sleeper.jpg (http://www.mmrs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Photo58-3rd-rail-insulator-mounting-EF28-sleeper.jpg) (not a particularly modern concrete sleeper!)
Cheers Mike
While a lot of modern third rail is on concrete sleepers the original SR stuff from the 1920's to probably the 70's at least was on wooden sleepers. I would suspect the same applies to Merseyside/Newcastle and other earlier electrifications. Fitting onto Peco code 55 wooden sleepers is what I need!
Dave
I'm very interested too. Code 80 wooden sleeper compatible for me (old skool layout).
I'm also interested to know what the sleeper spacing is for these fittings.
Bob
Hi Dave
That is undoubtedly true - the change to concrete sleepers was from the 50s onwards (see earlier parts of the article I referenced earlier). Of course "modern" is subjective - the start of the 70s is 50 years ago!
Cheers Mike
Wow, I didn't expect this much interest; excellent!
So far I've been designing for Peco Code 55 track, with two variants; one for the wood (flat bottom) and another for the concrete (sloped). I think this arrangement should work for just about everyone (I have some Atlas track here and the flat ones work happily on it). Changing the angle of the slope isn't a big deal for me, so if a particular customer needs something else I can probably work something out.
These chairs place the top of the Code 40 third rail (I'm using Micro Engineering rail for my examples here, but there should be only small differences with other suppliers) approximately 0.5mm above the height of the main rail. For accuracy you should be aiming to place the centerline of the third rails about 2.6mm offset from the centerline of the nearside main rail.
These should also work pretty well for anyone wanting to replicate a 4th rail running down between the main rails too.
I would recommend everyone interested do a check on all your own rolling stock, just to make sure they don't have any protuberances that might foul the third rail at this height. I doubt many RTR trains will have any issues, but some home-built or modified units could have unexpected bits sticking out, and none of us want any derailments!
Interestingly, I didn't think the six bolts would print (the entire base of these is only 1.7gmm across!), but when I use a jewellers lens (40x25mm mag) I can actually see six microscopic 'bumps' around the perimeter of the base! LOL They're so small that I suspect layer of paint would obscure them entirely. I don't have the tools to photograph that, but they are there :)
As for spacing, these are usually spaced around 1 every 7th sleeper or so. But for estimating the number's you'll need for your layout you should plan for about 1 every inch (25mm) - and keep in mind that turnouts don't usually come in concrete sleeper form, so if you're modelling the concrete you will need to get a mixture of flat and sloped, to fit the different sleepers. It might be useful to know that LASteve and David7 are each ordering 5-6 packs.
If people would like to arrange a large single batch to the UK to reduce shipping costs, I'm happy to help with that. Feel free to use this thread (though please don't post your address in the public forum, use the Private Messaging to send those to me directly) to organise it, as needed. One person will need to be nominated to receive the initial delivery, who's willing to stick stamps on envelopes and pop them in a UK post box. Once we have numbers arranged, I'll sort out the mail costs with that person.
In amongst other printing, I think I can print at least 5 packs every day, maybe more, so if we arrange a big order it might take a bit of time to print everyone's parts!
With my Gresley LNER Teak Restaurant Triplet Set (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=50131.90) kit now ready for its Beta tests, it looks like my little 3D printer will be nice and busy over the next few weeks!
Ross.
Quick update; First batch, hot off the printer!
Tried to print a thousand at once, but it looks like the centre ones got a bit "gloopy" and didn't come out well. I'd guess I lost 3-400 there, but that still leaves quite a few.
Ross.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/98/8374-010920172809-989081887.jpeg)
Oh, for Paul, here's the pic of the CAD for the 'flat' base versions.
Ross.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/98/8374-310820201134-98838375.jpeg)
So I posted the first batches of these out to @LASteve (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6889) and @David7 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6510) yesterday - both here in the USA, although both hailing from, and modelling areas around Southampton/Winchester which just so happens to be my own former stomping grounds too (small world eh?). They should receive them in the next few days and will hopefully provide some feedback for us all to see.
In particular David7 has the Peco concrete track and will hopefully be able to confirm the slope on those work well with the sloped version of the chair bases. I may still need to issue a redesigned part for those, based on his responses.
Once we see what those guys have to say I should be ready to take, and supply, some orders.
Ross.
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Excellent idea, and something that I'd be keen to buy in the future. :thumbsup:
I'm up for a heap of those! I'm using Peco code 55 and I already have the code 40 rail to do the job. Will they work for 4th rail too, do you think? I'm just starting on a stretch of Met line now. At one per 25mm, I would need 850 - the thought of installing that many is rather daunting, but certainly easier than any plan I have come up with so far! :uneasy:
Quote from: Stuart Down Under on September 05, 2020, 02:30:53 AM
I'm up for a heap of those! I'm using Peco code 55 and I already have the code 40 rail to do the job. Will they work for 4th rail too, do you think? I'm just starting on a stretch of Met line now. At one per 25mm, I would need 850 - the thought of installing that many is rather daunting, but certainly easier than any plan I have come up with so far! :uneasy:
I think these should work perfectly well for 4th rail down the centre of the track. Would you not need a jig to help with perfect central positioning every time?
You should double check your stock to make sure the extra 0.5mm in height above the main rail heads will not interfere with anything. It shouldn't be a problem, but given those are famous last words, you should check to be certain!
The chairs for flat sleepers are ready to order and I can start shipping next week. The 'sloped' ones for the outer end of Peco concrete sleepers are still to be tested, but they should be ready to order soon too.
Anyone wanting to place an order should send me an email at the gmail address on my forum profile.
Ross - Now starting to wonder what's involved in setting up an online shop...
Crikey, just done a quick calculation and at 24 chairs per foot of single track I'll need 3120....... Think I might start with ten packs and see how my brain is after fitting that little lot! It'll be easier (hopefully) than drilling holes, inserting dressmakers pins and then soldering the rail on!
Dave
Don't want to spoil the party, but was tempted to cut some plates and mould inject these!
Quote from: Southerngooner on September 05, 2020, 02:17:55 PM
Crikey, just done a quick calculation and at 24 chairs per foot of single track I'll need 3120....... Think I might start with ten packs and see how my brain is after fitting that little lot! It'll be easier (hopefully) than drilling holes, inserting dressmakers pins and then soldering the rail on!
Dave
First, unless you're planning to do both 3rd and 4th rails together, that should be only 12 per foot, not 24 :)
Still, even at half your original number I think I can certainly do some sort of bulk discount for you. Off the top of my head, how does buy 10 packs, get 2 extra packs free sound?
Ross.
Additionally, the first chairs arrived with both @LASteve (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6889) and @David7 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6510) and the initial feedback boils down to "they certainly are tiny".
Dave suggested the possibility of oversized versions and while I'm usually all about doing it exactly to scale, I also realise there are real world practicalities to consider when you're talking about accurately handling hundreds of parts that are each smaller than a grain of rice!
I think Dave's idea is a great one, so I'm planning to do a couple of additional prints with 1.5x and 2x larger versions and I'll post them out to the guys on Tuesday (Monday is Labor Day holiday here in the US so the post office is closed). So hopefully by the end of next week they will both be able to provide a little more feedback as to which ones look good in-situ, and how much easier (if at all) the larger variants are to handle.
I think this is a very useful test and I hope everyone is happy to wait another week to see which solution works best in real life.
Ross.
I believe that the chairs should be at 4,6 or 8 sleeper spacing dependant on curvature, etc according to clag.org.uk, so I have worked on 6. I built a test section this year using dressmakers puns on every fourth sleeper and it looked a bit too many, but 8 looked too few. Bearing in mind I have a lot of points that will take up some more. If I assume 6 per foot then that should bring it down to around 2000........ A bulk discount would be good, might help a bit with the postage. I'm quite happy to be a UK distributor to save on collective postage, with the only proviso being I'm not actually living in the UK! We've sold up in France and are due back mid-October, so happy to be involved from then.
Dave
@RBTKraisee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=8374) One question I have to ask: Is what type resin have you used? As most standard SLA resins are relatively brittle.
Quote from: Mr Sprue on September 06, 2020, 09:05:56 PM
@RBTKraisee (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=8374) One question I have to ask: Is what type resin have you used? As most standard SLA resins are relatively brittle.
I started with ordinary Anycubic Grey, but following feedback from the guys, I've already decided to switch to using some Siraya Blue instead, its a lot stronger and has a bit more elasticity in final cured form.
Ross.
Siraya Tenacious is even better! Expensive over here, but really impressive how much it helps. I'm tempted to try 10% with standard grey on all prints to try and make them a bit less brittle.
Thanks for the advice, I'll add a bottle to my Birthday wish list :)
Ross.
Quote from: RBTKraisee on September 07, 2020, 02:44:41 AM
Thanks for the advice, I'll add a bottle to my Birthday wish list :)
Ross.
It's my birthday next week. I'll get Jill to send you a bottle :) She asked me today what I wanted for the railway!
Quote from: LASteve on September 07, 2020, 03:40:21 AM
Quote from: RBTKraisee on September 07, 2020, 02:44:41 AM
Thanks for the advice, I'll add a bottle to my Birthday wish list :)
Ross.
It's my birthday next week.
Really? Mine's on the 21st :) Small world, eh?
Quote
I'll get Jill to send you a bottle :) She asked me today what I wanted for the railway!
That an extremely generous offer, but there's no need to do that Steve. Do something nice for your own railway - and take photo's to share with the rest of us :) I appreciate the sentiment very much though! :beers:
Ross.
Just following up some comments from the guys, to reduce the stress on the very thin plastic parts of the chairs, caused by curved track wanting to spring back into straight shape, I'm going to suggest using a rail bender as an awfully good idea.
I first looked these nifty devices up when I was looking to build my own turnouts and double slips, but they tend to be quite expensive.
Then I found the website below, where someone built their own, for an awful lot less! Now, I haven't yet done this myself, but I thought I'd share the website for all to see and consider. If any of you do decide to give this a go, I - for one - will be really interested to hear about your experiences!
https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/15932
Ross.
Quote from: RBTKraisee on September 07, 2020, 06:55:56 AM
Quote from: LASteve on September 07, 2020, 03:40:21 AM
It's my birthday next week.
Really? Mine's on the 21st :) Small world, eh?
Mine's the 14th. Must be something about Virgo perfectionists....
Bob
Quote from: Bob G on September 07, 2020, 10:38:10 PM
Mine's the 14th. Must be something about Virgo perfectionists....
Bob
Bob, you'll be happy to know that your old blue-grey 4-CEP will be the "crash test dummy" - sorry, prototypical trial unit - on the new insulators.
QuoteIt's my birthday next week.
Really? Mine's on the 21st :) Small world, eh?
Mine's the 14th. Must be something about Virgo perfectionists....
seems it wasn't just my parents who saw the new year in with a bang
Just a quick update: The 1.5x size chairs turned out too large. I'm printing some at 1.2x now. I'll take photo's and post them to the guys in the morning.
Ross.
I have replaced Steve and Dave's chairs with the slightly larger 1.2x version and put them in the post today, so we'll give it a few days for those packages to arrive and we'll see what they say.
Dave actually whipped-up a quick test piece using the original size parts and painted three, one in black, one brown and one white. He sent me a picture privately by PM so I shan't post it myself, but it looked really cool and I think we can all encourage him to share the picture here :)
Ross.
Quote from: RBTKraisee on September 10, 2020, 12:59:55 AM
Dave actually whipped-up a quick test piece using the original size parts and painted three, one in black, one brown and one white. He sent me a picture privately by PM so I shan't post it myself, but it looked really cool and I think we can all encourage him to share the picture here :)
OK, arm twisted, but please bear in mind this was a quick mock-up to test the chairs and various colours of paint on the rail and track bed. You will need to overlook the over-scale ballast, it was all I had on hand.
The chairs are tiny, but with care can be fixed to the sleepers quite easily with superglue. This piece of track is Peco code 55 with concrete sleepers. The angled chair (10 degrees) fits fine. I secured the code 40 rail using a general purpose glue (E6000) as it allows more time to adjust the 3rd rail before curing. It seems to hold quite securely.
As Ross mentioned I painted them different colours - from left to right: black, brown, white. The black and brown become hard to see when the track is weathered, so I am inclined to keep them white, or white-ish, even though their real life equivalents would be rather mucky.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/99/6510-080920211942.jpeg)
The next step is to test the new version on a curved section of track.
Thanks David!
As the very first attempt to use these, I think that needed a mention, and I for one think they look pretty cool in white :)
Ross.
After a bout of computer sickness I'm back on the case again and as a treat I picked up one of these today - its a Jaxa Wrench, normally used for removing the backs of wrist watches, but here it will be converted into an inexpensive rail bender. It cost me a whopping $7 :)
Although the original guy who converted one of these into a rail bender (https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/15932) drilled his out to use larger bolts to mount full bearings on them, I'm going to try to cheat and 3D print a set of rollers that will just slot straight into the fittings (perhaps strengthened with a central brass rod). They might very well not be strong enough (I just don't know) but drilling the fittings isn't something I'm comfortable doing without a drill press, and mine is currently not local to me so I'm trying to find a simple alternative.
With a little luck, I'll hopefully be able to experiment with bending some track a little later this week :)
Ross.
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Unless you're trying to bend to really small radii I can't see how that'll be any use? The rail is far too flexible. If you buy a 10m length of code 40 from the 2mm SA it comes rolled up into a 6" coil, and that immediately springs back when you 'unwind' it.
It's not a tool I've ever heard of being used in track building.
Quote from: Southerngooner on September 06, 2020, 08:31:29 AM
I believe that the chairs should be at 4,6 or 8 sleeper spacing dependant on curvature, etc according to clag.org.uk, so I have worked on 6. I built a test section this year using dressmakers puns on every fourth sleeper and it looked a bit too many, but 8 looked too few. Bearing in mind I have a lot of points that will take up some more. If I assume 6 per foot then that should bring it down to around 2000........ A bulk discount would be good, might help a bit with the postage. I'm quite happy to be a UK distributor to save on collective postage, with the only proviso being I'm not actually living in the UK! We've sold up in France and are due back mid-October, so happy to be involved from then.
Dave
I counted the chairs at my local station the gap seems to be 7 in the main. Which conveniently happens to be right inbetween your two guesses. I then used this on my layout.
Sadly I'm a bit too late for these chairs and have used track pins painted white instead. They're so small though it's just not going to notice. I could be interested on a future layout - it would certainly save on repeated drilling into sleeper edges with the Archimedes bit.
Glad to hear I was in the right area! I think you'd still need to drill holes with these, particularly on corners, but on straights it's probably going to be OK.
Dave
I trust you guys aren't going to try gluing these pots to Peco Flexi Track sleepers are you?
I was going to take the original advice and use the sprue to fix into a hole, but also see how glue worked without drilling. Why, do you think there will be a problem?
Dave
Ok I'm sold. I'll take 4 packs should be enough to do Hedges Hill Cutting.
I've got the 2mmSA Code 4 and it seems a lot more flexible than Peco Code 55 or 80 (Which is actually the same just a different profile)
Just let me know how I get hold of some, i.e who's doing the 'importing' for dispatch in the UK.
Cheers
Neal.
P.S. Happy birthday to Ross for today and anyone else who's birthday month is September along with mine :beers:
At last, some who recognise that September is the best birth month.
:D
I did a test piece of 450mm of 2mm code 40 on Brickmakers Lane, on a sweeping curve of about 1.2m radius, and it needed to be soldered to every other pin (spaced at one every four sleepers) to keep it's shape. I suspect every 6 sleepers and glue might be OK......
Dave
Quote from: Mr Sprue on September 21, 2020, 04:19:16 PM
I trust you guys aren't going to try gluing these pots to Peco Flexi Track sleepers are you?
Do you anticipate a problem? I've test-laid about 18" of track, maybe 10 pots, glued to the sleepers and not seeing an issue so far. Here's a couple of snaps of my test track with a CEP for reference:
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/99/6889-210920190407.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=99613)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/99/6889-210920190513.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=99614)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/99/6889-210920190608.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=99615)
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/99/6889-210920190704.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=99616)
Quote from: Calnefoxile on September 21, 2020, 04:38:15 PM
P.S. Happy birthday to Ross for today and anyone else who's birthday month is September along with mine :beers:
Thank you Neal! :beers:
Ross.
Quote from: LASteve on September 21, 2020, 07:08:41 PM
Quote from: Mr Sprue on September 21, 2020, 04:19:16 PM
I trust you guys aren't going to try gluing these pots to Peco Flexi Track sleepers are you?
Do you anticipate a problem? I've test-laid about 18" of track, maybe 10 pots, glued to the sleepers and not seeing an issue so far. Here's a couple of snaps of my test track with a CEP for reference:
You have had a stroke of luck then because all the Flexi Track sleepers being manufactured today at Peco are moulded in Polyethylene or Polythene and there isn't a glue that melts/fuses it together the same way as e.g 'Plastic weld' reacts to Polystyrene.
All the Peco set track and turnouts however are moulded from HIPS.
Hi
Please add me to the list of interested members - I would be looking for 200 to be sent to the UK
Ken
It has been a while since I posted an update here and I apologise for my excessive tardiness. Between heavy 100+ hour/week "pushes" at my space/tech startup and falling ill with something similar - but not - Covid, I spent about two months out of the picture regarding all things railway, but I'm definitely back on the case again.
Last week I sent a pack of new test chairs out to David and Steve for review, they have both just arrived and I'm sure the guys will provide some feedback, as their time allows. I'm hopeful that these versions will prove to be the best solution yet and I can then go straight into production for everyone else here - with luck, just in time to be a Xmas stocking filler!
Once ready, I shall trawl this thread (and my PM's) for everyone who has expressed interest and will PM each of you individually to organize orders.
I'm still on-track for a price point of £5 per pack of 100 chairs, and can supply them with either the flat base (for wooden sleepers) or sloped base (for concrete sleepers).
I'm also good to go with the 12 packs for the price of 10 arrangement that I mentioned previously too.
I do need to double-check the latest pricing structure for shipping packages to the UK from the US and will provide info on that as soon as I've got it nailed down.
Cheers,
Ross.
Ross,
I think that you can add me for an order - I'll just need to work out how many I need! Will confirm.
Jon
Quote from: RBTKraisee on December 01, 2020, 05:36:06 PM
It has been a while since I posted an update here and I apologise for my excessive tardiness. Between heavy 100+ hour/week "pushes" at my space/tech startup and falling ill with something similar - but not - Covid, I spent about two months out of the picture regarding all things railway, but I'm definitely back on the case again.
Last week I sent a pack of new test chairs out to David and Steve for review, they have both just arrived and I'm sure the guys will provide some feedback, as their time allows. I'm hopeful that these versions will prove to be the best solution yet and I can then go straight into production for everyone else here - with luck, just in time to be a Xmas stocking filler!
Once ready, I shall trawl this thread (and my PM's) for everyone who has expressed interest and will PM each of you individually to organize orders.
I'm still on-track for a price point of £5 per pack of 100 chairs, and can supply them with either the flat base (for wooden sleepers) or sloped base (for concrete sleepers).
I'm also good to go with the 12 packs for the price of 10 arrangement that I mentioned previously too.
I do need to double-check the latest pricing structure for shipping packages to the UK from the US and will provide info on that as soon as I've got it nailed down.
Cheers,
Ross.
An entry and picture in the For Sale area would be a good idea
Quote from: Railwaygun on December 02, 2020, 10:54:37 AM
An entry and picture in the For Sale area would be a good idea
Good suggestion. I'll check with David & Steve to see if I can use some of their photo's and then get something arranged.
Ross.
I'd still be happy to be a U.K. point of contact if it would make it cheaper to ship it all in one go and then ship again in the U.K. Never bought from the US of A before so no idea on intercontinental parcel costs!
Dave
Quote from: Southerngooner on December 02, 2020, 06:33:06 PM
I'd still be happy to be a U.K. point of contact if it would make it cheaper to ship it all in one go and then ship again in the U.K. Never bought from the US of A before so no idea on intercontinental parcel costs!
Dave
keep it below £18 (?) inc p/p per shipment, to avoid customs, VAT and RM surcharge.
label it toy train accessories value £1!
Hi
Any news with the possibility of shipping a large amount to the UK and someone dividing these up once here - to save on shipping costs?
Err, read the two posts above?!
Dave
Hi Dave
Sorry, my question was not that clear.
You asked about the possibility but I didn't know if you'd managed to progress with the purchasing and importation.
I guess you're still waiting for definite prices.
Put me down as a definite if you are going to proceed, please.
Ken
Hi Ken
I'm still waiting for a PM from Ross to say he is ready to produce them (post 1st December) and then we can go from there.
Dave
Morning All (Just!),
Please add me in for three packs of wooden sleeper chairs when tallying up the numbers.
Cheers,
Mark
Please add me to the list of potential buyers - I'd order a few packs for my grubby little corner of south east London.
Mark
i've been following this thread with passive interest - I'll never take up 3D printing myself but am very interested in other folks' adventures in 3D.
Now, I feel that I ought to commit to 1x pack each in white of flat bottom and sloping bottom. I have no idea, or even hazy dream of when I might use them, but I like to support this sort of initiative and they'll fill a corner of the stash drawer.
:beers:
Quote from: Southerngooner on December 18, 2020, 11:46:37 AM
Hi Ken
I'm still waiting for a PM from Ross to say he is ready to produce them (post 1st December) and then we can go from there.
Dave
Work has been kicking my butt again. 100+ hour weeks since I got back on my feet. Today is the last day for this year though! Woo hoo!
My current plan is to take Wed/Thur/Fri off with SWMBO, to try to decompress a little, and then I'll take another look at these after Xmas.
Ross.
Hi Ross,
There's no urgency for these so take your time!
Dave
Hi
Would you be interested in just selling the Print file so that us in the uk could print our own?
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Work has been kicking my butt again. 100+ hour weeks since I got back on my feet. Today is the last day for this year though! Woo hoo!
My current plan is to take Wed/Thur/Fri off with SWMBO, to try to decompress a little, and then I'll take another look at these after Xmas.
Ross.
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Hello Ross,
Appreciate you're very possibly still tied up with other things, but just wondered if there was any further progress with the chairs and if you had a rough idea when they might be available?
Thanks,
Mark
Quote from: Mark on March 11, 2021, 10:22:51 AM
Hello Ross,
Appreciate you're very possibly still tied up with other things, but just wondered if there was any further progress with the chairs and if you had a rough idea when they might be available?
Thanks,
Mark
Yeah, I got a prompt over on my RTS thread too and just noticed how long it has been since I was last on here. Not good and apologies to all!
I'm going to see what I can do this weekend to get both these and the RTS into a state ready to start taking orders and shipping.
If you don't hear anything from me by the middle of next week, please *DO* bug me about it :)
Ross.
Quote from: Kenbj on January 26, 2021, 08:42:47 PM
Hi
Would you be interested in just selling the Print file so that us in the uk could print our own?
Wouldn't be hard to draw these up in CAD, if you want to go down this route its probably only about half hours work if that.
I'm not going to do any research but if your want an STL file PM me details and dimensions of the chairs and I'll post the STL on here.
Hope that helps ease the frustration!
Dave
These are finally going back into production this week, so I'll shortly be pinging everyone who has expressed interest and getting orders setup.
I was going to put them on Shapeways, but I've decided that I really don't like their business practices, so I'll be setting up my own online shop for these and some of my other wares.
Ross.
Now that most of my Gresley RTS kits have shipped and my printer is finally free to print other things again, these 3rd rail chairs are now back into production!
I'll ping everyone who has already expressed interest in these chairs by PM over the next few days. If you want to add your interest please PM me!
If it's okay, I'd prefer to move discussion about the chairs over to my Workbench thread: https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=50131.0 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=50131.0) just to keep everything in one place :)
Ross.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/98/8374-010920043241-98862167.jpeg)
@LASteve (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=6889) has been installing some prototype parts on his Moorpark '21 layout:
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/115/6889-311021181943.jpeg)
Just a final note to anyone who has been following this thread and hasn't been watching my workbench thread, the 3rd Rail Chairs are now, finally, for sale! :laugh3:
Sorry for such a long delay on these!
Please PM me if you are interested.
Further updates should be on my Wokbench thread please: https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=50131.0 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=50131.0)
Cheers,
Ross.