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Rardshell
New Hire
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 Posted - 03/23/2012 : 04:36:07 AM
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I have created a 3D printed model of a Missouri Car and Foundry (later ACF) Arch Bar truck, from about 1883. This truck was created with Google SketchUp and uploaded to Shapeways. I have just ordered the "test shot" to see how well it will work. I made the truck in three parts with an additional part for the brake beams, so that it would have flexibility. This is an S scale truck. Hopefully it will equalize nicely for use in Proto:64, but can also use the code 88 wheels or possibly code 110 wheels, if the axle length works.
After I receive the "test shot" I will make a report as to my evaluation, and whether any alterations are needed....
Thank you
Darrell Smith
Download Attachment:  Arch Bar Truck #1.jpg
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Rardshell
New Hire
USA
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Posted - 03/23/2012 : 04:38:48 AM
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| The picture didn't upload apparently. I will try again. |
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Rardshell
New Hire
USA
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Posted - 03/23/2012 : 04:41:19 AM
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Download Attachment: Arch Bar Truck #1.jpg
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I hope it worked this time!
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deemery
Fireman
USA
3700 Posts |
Posted - 03/23/2012 : 07:15:51 AM
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You can use only numbers, letters and dash in file names. No "#"!
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Rardshell
New Hire
USA
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deemery
Fireman
USA
3700 Posts |
Posted - 03/24/2012 : 10:20:01 AM
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And worth the wait... That looks very interesting. What's the wheelbase, 5'?
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mabloodhound
Fireman
USA
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Posted - 03/24/2012 : 11:01:46 AM
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very nice
also, cannot have "&" sign in titles or else we could post it to open directly here.
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Dave Mason
D&G RR (Dunstead & Granford) in On30
“Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.”~Benjamin Franklin
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Rardshell
New Hire
USA
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Posted - 03/29/2012 : 01:19:29 AM
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Dave, the wheelbase is 4' 9 1/2".
I've had a setback. The 3D drawing was rejected by Shapeways because some components are too small. I will have to revise the drawing and try again.
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scott
Fireman
USA
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Posted - 03/30/2012 : 2:04:36 PM
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| Darrell, I agree with Dave, well worth the wait. |
Scott, from the wilds of Carroll County, Ohio |
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Missouri Car and Foundry truck
Arch Bar Truck #1.jpg
Arch Bar Truck #1.jpg
Missouri Car & Foundry Truck.jpg