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[Malibu]

Hi,

yes 3D-printing is really fascinating.
Today I show you some more of my 3D-models.
The inlay of the VW-pick up, the thing in the back of the caterpillar (do not know the english word) are thought as accessories.
The 3-wheeler is a Büssing LU12000 wich was projected by Wiking but not realised.
The two sideloaders for containers where projected by Wiking too but not realised.
The Mercedes-railer train was made with original Wiking-parts. Only the frame of the truck is made in a 3D-printer.
That’s all from 3D-printing – next input will be lesney or matchbox related - I promise.

Regards Stephan

(c) Malibu

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[johnboy]

Hi,

yes 3D-printing is really fascinating.
Today I show you some more of my 3D-models.
The inlay of the VW-pick up, the thing in the back of the caterpillar (do not know the english word) are thought as accessories.
The 3-wheeler is a Büssing LU12000 wich was projected by Wiking but not realised.
The two sideloaders for containers where projected by Wiking too but not realised.
The Mercedes-railer train was made with original Wiking-parts. Only the frame of the truck is made in a 3D-printer.
That’s all from 3D-printing – next input will be lesney or matchbox related - I promise.

Regards Stephan

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Very nice, the trucks remind me a little of the early Lego trucks, not sure why .

[motorman]

As a matter of interest what does it cost on average to make a 3D model. I cant imagine its that cheap. And how long does it take to print all the component parts of a model on average.

[Malibu]

Hi,

for example we take the 3-Wheel-truck on the right.
This Modell is completly made by myself.
The price for this model depends on the quality of the material and to the smoothness of the surface.
I have chosen a material wich is a little raw - the Modell costs around 40 Euro.
With smoother surface I could have spent up to 105 Euros.
Have a look at shapeways.com where I order my models.
There you can find more Information about 3D-printing.

I do not have any idea how Long it tooks to make the parts.

Stephan

[SMS88]

Very impressed with 3D printing and the paint job done after putting it all togther - maybe this is a better way to make replacement tracks for Lesneys???

[Malibu]

Hi,
I´m sorry but I do not know what you mean by replacement tracks.
Stepahn

[Tinman]

The whole 3-D printer thing makes me sad. It's another invention that will cause the loss of a skill and industrial artistry. The old way of hand fabrication of models and prototypes will soon be a thing of the past. The molding of metal or resin casting of prototypes will give way to these plastic creations by anyone with few or no skills. It will also make it simple for anyone to copy manufacturer prototypes and sell them as the real thing. Like so many other things, the skills to produce original models and prototypes will be lost to the past and the fraudsters will be even harder to detect.

[Tinman]

Very impressed with 3D printing and the paint job done after putting it all togther - maybe this is a better way to make replacement tracks for Lesneys???

Unlikely as the replacement tracks/treads are cut from flexible fluted tubing. Essentially they are cut from a hose or tubing made in the correct diameter with the tread pattern molded on the exterior. The tubing is cheap, can be made in any color, any diameter and the correct width of the track is cut off the end of the tubing.

[Idris]

Very impressed with 3D printing and the paint job done after putting it all togther - maybe this is a better way to make replacement tracks for Lesneys???

Unlikely as the replacement tracks/treads are cut from flexible fluted tubing. Essentially they are cut from a hose or tubing made in the correct diameter with the tread pattern molded on the exterior. The tubing is cheap, can be made in any color, any diameter and the correct width of the track is cut off the end of the tubing.

...plus they would not have the required elastomeric properties.

[Malibu]

Hi,

now I understand what is ment by replacement tracks.
I have two of them missing on the Snow-trac in the Picture below.
If anyone of you could make a scetch with all measurements I can do the 3D-data and send it to you by E-Mail.
With this data you can place an order at shapeways.
Choose material "Elasto Plastic" and we will see how the parts appear.

Stephan