I am currently working on a new piece for my Imperial Miniatures Toy Soldier range, which is a Boer War Armoured train.
The loco is nearly finished and once I have sorted a few bits I can start to work out what to make in metal. Currently it is laser-cut plywood with 3d printed parts.
The armoured wagon is getting there but needs quite a bit of work...
That is fantastic Mike. Though a chap with a 1/32 train could do some deal damage in the garden. The temptation to start laying track would be overwhelming.
ReplyDeleteNice work.What material is it made from?
ReplyDeleteJames,
ReplyDeleteIt is laser cut 3mm plywood (I have a laser cutter!) and 3d printed ABS plastic (the blue parts).
Conrad,
ReplyDeleteI think my wife would leave if I started a garden railway!
Awesome! I am currently scratch building a similar model from foam board, but I am tempted to wait for you to make yours available.
ReplyDeleteWhat scale is the track?
Nick,
ReplyDeleteThe track is G scale, so 45mm gauge.
Perfect! When do you think you'll be ready to ship (rough estimate)?
ReplyDeleteSorry, I just reread your post and understand that this is still in the prototype stage and that your goal is produce the final model in metal. Personally, I would be happy with a wood and plastic version, especially if that served to keep manufacturing and shipping costs down. Once the model is painted in gloss grey or khaki, I don't think you would be able to tell the difference.
ReplyDeleteJust my two cents...
Nick,
ReplyDeleteThe bodywork will remain as plywood. The 3d printed parts will mostly be done in metal as it is a much more efficient way of producing them. Some will remain 3d printed that are awkward to cast or simply too long to fit into a mould.
But wheels, axle boxes, etc are better done in metal.
I expect it'll take me a couple of months to get this into production - partly because I've been ill the last couple of weeks and so am a bit behind on things...
That model looks fantastic - fancy making one in OO?
ReplyDeleteMJT I'm afraid not - I am sticking to 54mm for projects like this.
ReplyDeleteCan't criticize you for that Mike!! I look forward to seeing it in action on your blog.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the late reply but only just found this link - since I've never been able to ask this on Treefrog I thought I'd ask it here. Now I really like the final model, Mike, but from what I understand it's stationary and part of my requirements for toys is that they can function like toys (ie move). Now looking at the armoured wagons, is there the facility to remove the stationary bogies and replace they with moving ones ? Could you produce complete loco wheels and axle mount or does this involve a mahoosive redesign ? Understand you're in the middle of a massive (and welcome) re-organisation at the moment so won't expect a reply any time soon (after all, it's taken me 2 years to ask the question :) ) ATB Paul
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