3D prints for model railways. Some examples and costs. You may be surprised!

[@monsvillerailways5736]

Nice collection to fill out your layout. Happy Modelling

[@woodysmodellingdiary]

Hi, Many thanks for your comment. I just need to find the time to finish them off. Like all the pleasurable parts of life there is never enough model making time! Regards, Woody

[@lynnmorton7544]

I saw your project as a tram engine + train version of a Pacer, so I was pretty close

[@tacfoley4443]

That 'racking' looks like work benches to me, but whatever they are, I don't recall seeing them from anybody else.

[@woodysmodellingdiary]

I think you are right about them being benches! I did use them in the 3D printed 009 engine shed and they worked well. As you say, these are not things that I have seen done by anyone else at the moment, though even in the 6 months since I made the video things have moved on with 3D printing to the point that you can now pick up a reasonable basic printer for £130ish which is about the price of a Hornby Railroad loco these days. Its getting tempting! Woody

[@BomberCountyModels]

I'm gonna have to grab one of them pacer sets off eddie, they look very good

[@woodysmodellingdiary]

And if you do you will probably have it built and running before me given my glacial progress! They do look good though and I love the cheekiness of downsizing a Pacer!

[@BomberCountyModels]

@woodysmodellingdiary I doubt it, some of my projects sit untouched for years, then I have a burst of inspiration and do 8 in a week, the joys of adhd.....

[@BomberCountyModels]

@woodysmodellingdiary also, there's a guy online that does more of these kits, ill ask Eddie if he can print them, the 009 101 dmu and class 66 look awesome

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

I have been 3d Filament printing a lot of items for my trains and layout. 3d printing has come a long way and is now much cheaper and is therefore more affordable for the common person. I am interested in the resin side of things but that is still a bit pricey here in Australia.

[@woodysmodellingdiary]

Hi Tim, Thank you for your comment and sounds as though you have really embraced 3D printing. From some of the comments I have seen, it seems that Australian modellers are more into 3D printing than in the UK - possibly availability and prices of main stream products? I believe it certainly opens up the ability to create models at prices that as you say are affordable and of things that the main stream suppliers don't see as commercially viable. Woody.

[@ModelingSteelinHO]

To 3D 1:87 designer wizards. Please design a decent 1:87 Caterpillar D9G-H for download.

[@DYLINGTONMODELRAILWAY]

I bought a few bits from him at a 009 society exhibition at the Portland College in Mansfield last year, I didn't buy any loco bodies, though. They are great for the price. Do the Kato chassis just clip into these type of kits. We've never done anything like that before, and it's something that my grandson might want to try for his 009 layout to save money ... cheers James 🙂👍

[@woodysmodellingdiary]

Hello James, The Kato chassis is a good runner and if you are not going down the DCC route it is simply take it out of the packaging and put it on the track. The resin bodies I have used have all fitted the chassis easily. Most are designed around the 11-109 chassis but there are some bodies designed to fit other Kato chassis so always worth asking the question. One body just needed a little plastic sanding off. In general you don't need to fasten them in but if necessary a small blob of bluetac or similar will do the job. Two other point, just make sure the body has couplers. On 009 locos these are usually just the pin sticking up which allows the 009 hook on wagons to hook onto. The second thing to look at is just to make sure you are happy that the body does not need too much cleaning up with the print lines. Other than that these bodies with the Kato chassis are about the easiest way to get a cheap 009 loco. Hope that helps? Woody

[@DYLINGTONMODELRAILWAY]

@woodysmodellingdiary Hi Woody,thank you for the information. I'm sure we'll be having a go at one at some point. It certainly sounds easy enough 🙂👍

[@lakotathierauf2419]

Any link or website I can look some of these up on ? I live in the US, so going to the shows is a bit unpractical for me.

[@woodysmodellingdiary]

Hi, Unfortunately Eddie doesn't operate a website. Whether that will change in the future I don't know but I can fully appreciate the practicalities of visiting the UK to buy some 3D prints is somewhat doubtful. Not sure if you are all ready familiar with Shapeways, but a number of other suppliers offering 3D prints do operate from that platform and they do appear to ship all over the World. Have a look at www.shapeways.com/marketplace/miniatures/trains?q=model+trains and with the search engine you should be able to find items of interest. Hope that is of use and if you ever have the opportunity to visit the UK take some time to have a look at some of the many preserved and heritage railways that are operating. Woody

[@jetmec]

Hello, I've just found your channel, You have some good bargains. Do you have a link to the man's website, and do you know if he will ship outside the UK?

[@woodysmodellingdiary]

Hi, 3D Printing for Charity don't have a website unfortunately and I am not certain they do shipping either. As a charity raiser they tend to do their business at shows. I do have an email address which is [e-mail] if you would like to contact them. Hope that is of use? Regards, Woody

[@jetmec]

@@woodysmodellingdiary Thanks, I'll contact them.

[@Red.Lodge.Helicopters]

Does Eddie have a website ? How can you view his products and order them ?

[@woodysmodellingdiary]

Hi, Eddie doesn't have a website. Whether that will change in the future I don't know. He does however, attend most of the shows around Lincolnshire and the East Midlands where his stall carries all the current products. If you wanted to contact him, his email is [e-mail] . I hope that is of use. Woody

[@thebritishengineer8027]

3D printing for model railways so far has been looked at as a kitchen table alternative. Railroads & Railways are about to release over 3 years of more detailed, accurate and finely detailed kit that will blow a gaping hole in the industry....

[@woodysmodellingdiary]

Hi, Thanks for your comment and as you say 3D printing for model railways is at that early stage but I can see a big potential which by the sounds of what you say about Railroads & Railways is coming fairly quick! I will keep an eye on announcements. Regards, Woody

[@johnnixon9745]

After viewing this video on the NMRA September 2024 Digital Turntable Magazine, I copied down Eddie King's email address and wrote to him about the possibility of purchasing several of the items featured in the video (DMU Pacer, Engine Shed, Bulldozers, etc.). Since it was advertised that all proceeds would be given to a local charity (Air Ambulance), I thought that the quality of these items were really good and the maker of these products was sincere of his work. I thought that I might get a reply somewhat quick but after a week, nothing. I am wondering if this video presenter (Woody) was really sincere in advertising "3D Printing For Charity"? And why advertise on the Turntable Newsletter? Did Woody not expect viewers to comment or attempt to contact about the products? I still would like to obtain several of the products featured. I don't have a 3D printer or the knowledge of how to make 3D items. I believe the costs would be more to me that just making a purchase of the items from Eddie King. I am open to suggestions...

[@woodysmodellingdiary]

Hello John, Thank you for your comment and I appreciate the points you raise. Firstly I have to say that I don't have any connection to Eddie other than being a very satisfied customer when I have bought items from him at shows and pleased to support his charitable work. Secondly I know nothing of the inclusion of my video in the NMRA magazine and I therefore don't know the context around how the video is presented in that publication. Nobody contacted me regarding inclusion and certainly have not had any correspondance about advertising. Thirdly my video was highlighting what was available generally from 3D makers that the mainstream manufacturers don't seem to produce. I did say both at the start and end that there are a number of 3D print makers about and to check out the web and shows for their products. I just happened to have Eddie's products as an example to show the type of things available. I believe that Eddie does his charity work in his spare time and therefore it may take some time for him to respond. I have not been to any shows in the last few months so I do not know if his personal circumstances may also have changed during that period since I made the video. Like yourself I don't have the knowledge of 3D printing or indeed a printer so I rely upon suppliers of the products. Although never having used either of them the Shapeways website www.shapeways.com/shops/david-s-railway-bits (although I could not get on there at the time of writing this reply to check) I believe has the Pacer and the Yeggi website at www.yeggi.com/q/009+scale/ has most of the items that were in the video including the Pacer and engine shed. I understand with Yeggi that you buy the 3D file and then upload it to Craftcloud3D where you can choose a manufacturer to print the item(s) and then send them to you. I hope that the above is of use. Regards, Woody

[@gordonking2792]

Eddie has had some days off. Apart from doing his 3d printing for charity, he also volunteers for the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance. He does so much for others, yet asks for nothing, so please give him a break, the world needs more people like Eddie