Monday, September 10, 2018

Progress Update

--Newly available to purchase:
 2-packs of 40-, 45- and 53-foot trailers on a sprue/base.

Prototypes being made at Shapeways currently:
-- 89' intermodal flatcar.
-- 60' smooth-side hi cube boxcar.

-- Track bed (North American prototype).  This track bed will have North American tie spacing and is designed to accept the Code 40 rail available from T-Gauge.com.  My goal is to make more realistic looking track.  This will just be straight/curvable sections, but if the concept works it's possible turnouts and other trackwork may be added.
 -- RDC-4 design added with "open" windows and under-body detail is in process and awaiting test model.


Test models received from Shapeways:
-- 50 foot outside post modern boxcar with improved details.
-- 3-day open hopper revised and test model received and looks good as well.  I will post pictures shortly of both this and the boxcar. 
-- Knuckle-style couplers work better, but still need some adjustments to drawbar.
-- Blomberg and Roller Bearing Freight trucks, need adjustments for proper width.

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