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Post by northfields on Mar 28, 2013 14:02:29 GMT
Today I received an email from shapeways saying the model had been processed and has now started being printed. I will get another email when it is about to be dispatched apparently.
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Post by northfields on Apr 2, 2013 19:28:23 GMT
Another update the loco has now finished being printed and has been dispatched today and delivery is expected soon. Rest assured I will post photos of it as soon as it arrives.
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Post by northfields on Apr 4, 2013 15:12:46 GMT
The parcel arrived today and first impressions are very good. I will need to clean it up and then fit buffers and other parts. For the moment here is a quick photo taken on my phone just to give you an idea of how it looks at the moment. PhotoAlso I have news if you would like your own model. The 3D printed prototype will be used to take moldings from for the production of a resin kit which will be sold by Radley Models. This should make it easier for anyone else who wants their own model not to mention much cheaper than getting it printed every time. The loco will be brought along to the Acton Depot on the Sunday where which it will be handed over to Phil Radley. |
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Post by metroland on Apr 4, 2013 17:14:15 GMT
That certainly looks the part. Would be interested to know how fragile the material is.
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Post by northfields on Apr 4, 2013 18:17:58 GMT
It feels firm to handle the bars on the under frame equipment does not seem weak to me as I can handle them easily.
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Post by northfields on Apr 8, 2013 16:37:13 GMT
More progress I have dry assembled the parts to check its all ok. Here is a photo to give you an idea of how it looks. Photo |
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Post by northfields on Jun 10, 2013 15:51:15 GMT
Today I have spoken to Phil Radley and hopefully the prototype models and flush glazing will be arriving soon. I will get my hands on some shortly after and probably take some photos of them. The kit is now listed on his website for anyone who is interested Click Here. OliverSR |
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Post by northfields on Jul 5, 2013 17:21:12 GMT
Got a parcel from Phil Radley the other day containing the first few moldings of the kit. This is what the kit looked like when I opened it and looked at the parts.    The Body, chassis, motor frame and the non-motorized bogie all looked good and the model has been finely replicated in resin. I cleaned off some of the flash and put all the parts together. The holes needed some filing open to get a free rotating bogie. I have dry assembled the parts to test it and it all works well. I will give the loco a test at my local club.    I am pleased with how things are shaping up though I do still need shoebeams for the non-motorized bogie which is on order. I hope this is of interest to people and those of you who have this kit on order(If anyone) can see how it is looking. I will get this one made to test the running and make up a decorated non-motorized one for the Radley Models stand at shows. OliverSR |
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Post by northfields on Jul 9, 2013 12:18:23 GMT
I have now recieved shoebeams and so have been able to put them on the bogie to see how it looks. Here is a quick photo of how looks.  I also took it to my club test track and despite the heat it was still able to haul 4 coaches. I took a quick video on my phone to show its running. Hopefully get it tidied up and decorated soon as well as handrails etc. OliverSR |
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Post by northfields on Aug 7, 2013 10:03:41 GMT
I haven't made any pregress with the BTH loco yet but on the suggestion of phil radley I have been working on my next model of a Met 14Ton Ballast Brake. This is how ist currently going.  Link to model on shapeways
Hopefully it is of interest so someone. |
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Post by metroland on Aug 9, 2013 19:48:02 GMT
Nice, would this have been B553 and/or B554 in LT days?
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Post by northfields on Aug 11, 2013 20:25:46 GMT
Yes this could be numbered be either B553 or B554 in London Transport days.
I am working from the drawing and photo which is of B553 in the "Metropolitan Railway Rolling stock" book by James R Snowdon.
And I imagine there are more photographs of them in LT livery.
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Post by rogere on Aug 11, 2013 20:38:30 GMT
I haven't made any pregress with the BTH loco yet but on the suggestion of phil radley I have been working on my next model of a Met 14Ton Ballast Brake. This is how ist currently going. Link to model on shapeways
Hopefully it is of interest so someone. I will be interested in one (or more if my wife isn't paying attention  ) for my P4 Met/GC layout! |
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Post by metroland on Aug 12, 2013 10:41:47 GMT
Thanks. I don't have the Met Rolling Stock book but would certainly be interested in one of these.
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Post by northfields on Aug 16, 2013 17:02:58 GMT
I have now started painting my own kit for the BTH loco and this shows how it is currently looking.   I confess my real world modeling skills are not as good as my computer modeling skills but if I can make this look half decent then hopefully its not too hard as kits go. I have also created a seperate thread for the 14Ton Ballast Brake I for my next project. linkAs always I will report more progress to you when there is any. |
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Post by northfields on Nov 1, 2013 19:11:03 GMT
Hopefully this will be one of the last updates I will do on this thread. I have finished my model and so I know that the kit is do-able.  For mine I have done mine in a unlined Metropolitan livery which I have seen a BTH loco in though I have used modelers license for the handrails and a simplified livery but that is just my personal preference.   There are a few areas I may touch up on my model but I am overall satisfied with finish I have achieved. My modeling skills are not as good as many people so I have no doubt that others of you can do a much better job on the kit if you get one. I have tested it running and have a video of it running . The kit should go on sale on radley models late November as I am currently waiting for the display model to be finished and then sent to phil, but when its done I will upload photos of it as it will be nicer than my effort. I have a few of the first run of castings for the kit which I will not be needing. They are just the resin parts so transfers and motors are required but as they are just parts I would offer them for a lower price. If you are interested in getting one please message me. Anyway hopefully this project is now starting to reach a conclusion. |
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Post by northfields on Nov 29, 2013 11:32:34 GMT
Final proper update from me now. The display model is finally finished and the person who I asked has done an amazing job on it. Here are some photos but I imagine my photography lets the model down slightly. Anyway here they are.    i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/SouthernValleyRail/DSCF2577800x352_zpsc4e98fa9.jpg This goes to show what can be done with this kit and is a level of finish for me to aspire to. You may see one of these photos on the Radley Models website in the next week or so and the model will be sent off to be displayed at the Radley Models stand. If anyone is interested I still have a couple of sets of parts for the kit which I am looking to sell at a discounted rate, Message me if you are interested. If anyone builds their own version of this loco then feel free to post them on this topic. |
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Post by domh245 on Nov 29, 2013 19:09:25 GMT
Wow, that is very impressive
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Post by northfields on Dec 14, 2013 22:14:50 GMT
I still have ONE REMAINING set of parts for the kit which I am looking to sell at a heavily discounted rate so message me if you are interested.
OliverSR
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Post by northfields on Jan 3, 2014 15:14:39 GMT
As all the parts I have left over there is little more for me to say however anyone who purchased this kit I encourage you to post progress as it will be good to hear what others have done with the kit. I also hope you will take an interest in future 3D printed London Underground projects, the next of which is a Met 14 ton ballast brake.
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) for my P4 Met/GC layout!
