My First Shapeways Purchase/Steam Traction Engine

JimJ Nov 2, 2017

  1. JimJ

    JimJ Staff Member

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    2519C3D0-8E1A-456C-ABD0-66A3D2C899C9.jpeg I’ve been curious about 3D printed items and I needed steam power for my circa 1915 rural sawmill. This fit the bill. 3D printing is awesome!
     
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  2. SteamDonkey74

    SteamDonkey74 TrainBoard Supporter

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    Nice! Are you running the mill off a belt drive?
     
  3. gjslsffan

    gjslsffan Staff Member

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    Cool Jim!
    I have yet to jump into the D print thing with much success :(:(
     
  4. JimJ

    JimJ Staff Member

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    Yes, it will power the saw with it’s belt drive.
    Tom, I hate to hear that.
     
  5. Mike VE2TRV

    Mike VE2TRV TrainBoard Member

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    The quality of the detail is fantastic.

    The rust makes it quite realistic. Congrats on your acquisition!
     
  6. Ironhorseman

    Ironhorseman April, 2018 Staff Member In Memoriam

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    That's a wonderful model!
    I'm with Tom ... except I have not tried to make anything (have not purchased a printer, yet).
    Maybe someone will start a 'How to' thread in the How to forum to help those of us who are not blessed with natural talent. :)
     
  7. VinceP

    VinceP TrainBoard Member

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    Just found this that is very nice looking for 3D printing.

    The rust brings it to life.
     
  8. MarkInLA

    MarkInLA Permanently dispatched

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    If this is depicting a no longer in use machine then the rust it spot on.. But if it's supposed to be in use, I think there's too much rust..Either way it is a very nice print job..
     
  9. gjslsffan

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    An outstanding modeling effort Jim. I get what the model represents. The valve gear above to boiler and all is certainly a sight to behold.
    Is that a tool box located between the front wheels?
    The spokes for the wheels are worthy of mention alone. Boy, I gotta learn how to get into this 3D stuff.
    Please carry on my friend!
     
  10. JimJ

    JimJ Staff Member

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    Thanks guys. That fresh coat of rust powder will tone down a lot when the Dullcoat hits it but it does represent the final season of its working life. It’s still awaiting some detail painting and general attention.
    Tom, I wish I could take credit for the design but you’re right, the detail is pretty nice for a 3D printed item. Especially something as complicated as steam traction engine.
     
  11. baldylox

    baldylox TrainBoard Member

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    fud print or splurged for FXD?
     
  12. JimJ

    JimJ Staff Member

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    I have no idea. I bought this from Shapeways.
     

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