Improving A Rubbish Dapol Brakevan With A Detailed Interior!

[@confusedbakugo1373]

This is probably the best thing 3d printing can do for model railroading, since the quality doesn't need to be stupendous for it to improve the existing model. A simple interior can bring any model to life!

[@markwarren2520]

A detailed interior always makes a model look more appealing and creates an illusion that that is what apparatus they used back in the day. Great video, Sam.

[@TheGreyTurtleEntertainment]

With the way these 3D printing videos have been progressing, I'm now more than ever convinced Sam won't retire from youtube because he gets tired of making videos, but because he'll have become a full time model maker and seller.

[@smashyrashy]

KZbin pays better

[@TheGreyTurtleEntertainment]

@@smashyrashy as someone who's tried doing KZbin professionally. It really doesn't.

[@smashyrashy]

@@TheGreyTurtleEntertainment o

[@smashyrashy]

@The Grey Turtle Entertainment obviously if you never get any views it doesn't but for sam he wouldnt be rich as we speak but it can only get better

[@SimSummer]

@Tech Overkill that is a vary high number in reality its more like 1/3 of that champ

[@FunAngelo2005]

The imperfections adds to that wooden look

[@timbervalleyproductions]

Great as always! Hope you had a great Christmas!

[@johngondol3225]

Bravo Sam, that is very nicely done. The eyes and the mind fill in any missing details and makes the interior superb.

[@stephensalvatore7176]

That looks top notch Sam great work! Could you turn this idea on it's head and take one of your 3D printed models and improve it with detailing parts (brass handrails, spring buffers etc?) to show how far you can go making your own models with the printer?

[@walkersrails]

Great addition to the interior Sam

[@mikeking2539]

Yes as you say towards the end of this video, I would paint the hinges on the storeage boxs perhaps blck, and try and clean up the wheel a bit. Difficult as it is small, and adding a figure would really set it off. As for the RRP for these models, they ought to have the inside details already, that is one reason that I have not bought one for my O gauge stuff. Like always I really enjoy seeing your 3D printing projects, your skills have come on in sutch a shrot time. !

[@jaybee1921]

Or even "such a short" time...😄

[@kiwitrainguy]

It almost looks as if the interior was left out by mistake and that Dapol have an extra one sitting around in their factory. "Oooops, we left an interior out of one of our O-gauge brake vans".

[@ciaranburke3243]

Nice job sam again showing the manufacturers how it should be done 😁👍

[@robinpcavery]

It's projects like this that cross the divide from playing trains to being a modeler - taking something that isn't up to your on standards and improving it. A great little project. Since I don't have a 3D printer I probably would have had to go down the route of pilfering bits from signal box interior kits (Peco do very nice O gauge kits in this regard)

[@warhero2825]

I would like to see Sam try and replace a Ringfield motor with either a Coreless or a 5 pole

[@Antluvstrains]

I like that idea. It could possibly make them more reliable too.

[@tombarclay7108]

I would probably have gone with black or dirty gray for the stove, and brass for the brake column, but that's just a personal preference. Nice work.

[@SDD3204]

Brake column and wheel whiteor red?

[@chasesrailwaylinesrr6447]

A detailed interior always makes something look more realistic

[@SamsTrains]

I agree - always worth having! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@wellingtonnorthjunction3911]

@itsAlfie4983 exactly

[@jessielorah7616]

@@SamsTrains i have a question did you have narrow gauge engine like skarloey Talyllyn Rheneas Dolgoch Sir Handel Sir Haydn Peter Sam Edward Thomas Narrow Gauge Coaches Talyllyn Railway Coaches Glyn Valley Tramway Coaches Duncan Douglas Rusty Slate Trucks D. Fusit Gunpowder Wagons Brake Vans (narrow gauge) Ada, Jane and Mabel Duke Ivo Hugh Tom Rolt Godred culdee patrick Open-sided Coaches Open-topped Coach Saloon Coaches Catherine the mountain coach and mountain trucks

[@davidstrains4910]

Decent video here Sam, nice looking interior, good to see the use of photos to make this interior instead of just making it freelance.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot David - yeah absolutely, always worth looking up some photos just to get some ideas! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@tigerex5]

That breakvan looks so much better with the interior inside it.

[@captaincool3329]

Next thing to add, an interior light and figurine to make the most of the interior.

[@willowsjunction7989]

Great video Sam. Interior looks fantastic.

[@James_Rivett]

could a clearer acrylic be used for the windows to allow for better internal viewing, but either way looks perfect to me. I think the fine print lines help to add to the illusion of wood grain, as a lot of the internal fixtures such as the floor, tool boxes and benches would all have been wood. Just needs a Kettle, and cups now 😃

[@mewtheenigma2732]

Bang-up job, Sam. Weren’t the Hattons Genesis coaches missing detail in their brake compartments? That might be an option for next time. As for your Ender 3 not managing finer details that well, have you fiddled with the print specifications much for finer details?

[@EsotericArctos]

When you are printing at such small layer heights, are you still using the 0.4mm nozzle, or have you changed to a 0.2mm nozzle? I have an Ender 5 Pro and it is really accurate with printing and with a 0.2mm nozzle can almost eliminate layer lines.

[@Tombola1993]

An acquaintance of mine from college has recently got a similar break van of this colour for Christmas, but his break van of this colour is by Bachmann and is obviously smaller.

[@roguerailroader4132]

Loving how this came out and if I’m not mistaken depending on your filament you can use a light dab of a solvent like acetone to melt out layer lines. Do a test part first before you do so.

[@andrewdking]

Apart from the initial primer spray coat, I would have hand painted the rest of it, to save on all that fiddly masking

[@chrisridd9423]

You’ve definitely made some good improvements! I’m wondering - how long after you started masking did you wish you’d printed the parts separately?

[@vectorbrony3473]

Great job! And fun fact with the Pillbox brake vans for you. Their origins go back to the SECR dancehall brakes which were too big and hard to keep warm in winter. So they were re designed with a smaller guard space and shortened open ends. They were so successful that BR used the templates to build their own fleet of Brakes. great work with the 3d printer

[@vduridalternatives]

The BR standard brakevan is based on an LNER design, nothing to do with SECR vans. Interestingly SR design vans were not built by BR, unlike GWR, LNER and LMS variants!!

[@vectorbrony3473]

@@vduridalternatives I re checked my facts and yes you are right. I didn't know that the LNER produced their own Pillbox designs.

[@vduridalternatives]

@@vectorbrony3473 thanks Vector 👍

[@QuakerJT]

I would suggest that it would have been better to make the upper part of the 'stove' from some sort of tubing (so it looks smoother) and used some sore of pre-made brake wheel (or steering wheel) from another model, mostly just to reduce the 'jaggies'.

[@richardarcher3435]

That looks great Sam but I was continually wanting to see a pull away view without the interior and then a pull away view with interior. The shots were way too close, you wouldn't normally be that close. What does it look like when you've got the whole van in shot?

[@scottlee9832]

I watch your channel with great interest. I have to say you are right it should have a interior, especially the amount of you money you pay. I have an o gauge dapol brake Van myself and even though its nicely detailed on the outside side, it could benefit with an interior. I think your version done on the 3D print is brilliant and you have done a good job. I would be happy to purchase one if they become for sale. Keep up the good work

[@musoseven8218]

Very nice, I was pondering an interior too, or thought of fudging it with lightly weathered windows. I've got three to do including a kit build, I was lucky to pick one Dapol one up second hand👍👍😊 I looked for the files - did you say that there were some?🤞🤞🤞👍✌️💜 Thanks in advance.

[@MrPaulhopkins]

Lovely bit of modelling Sam. Will you be selling this item?

[@PaulAFulcher]

Cracking job Sam! well done mate.👀👌

[@briandesens144]

Awesome video Sam's trains

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Brian! :D

[@briandesens144]

@@SamsTrains you're welcome my dear friend

[@ethnonrail7415]

Yet another great video Sam, thank you. I have at last taken the plunge into KZbin and can at last subscribe and like people who have provided me with inspiration and pleasure. Wishing yourself and Chloe a Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year 🤣. All the very best from South Wales ~ Marcus and Cleo

[@dibsyardshuntinglayout]

Great work, Sam. Thanks for sharing. This video has inspired me to design and print an interior for a dapol (ex airfix?) guards van kit I am soon to build, as the results you have look fantastic.

[@gs425]

Perfect Sam. Did you say you were going to put the file on thingyverse?

[@dennisneo1608]

What a great job Sam. :) Dapol. I expect some detail on O gauge!

[@JamesRailway]

Thats a great printer you have Have you ever produced a wagon or coach with Hornby's standard coupling on one end and a NEM coupling on the other end

[@geode1691]

In under a minute love your content been watching for 6 or 7 years keep up the good work

[@geode1691]

Also i would for you to review the new comet 37 coming in 2023

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you so much - that's very kind! That sounds great, will have to look it up! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@kellogskell9453]

Yess please do more o gauge !

[@SamsTrains]

Definitely!! :D

[@ThePhosphater]

great job Sam

[@paulsngaugechannel]

Brilliant. Superb interior.

[@NWRJ_WStudios]

I'm probably going to do this with my dapol break van Cheers Jasper & Willow

[@SamsTrains]

Great idea - it is fun to do!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@markolysynchuk5264]

What SketchUp really does need to have is an option of small radius curved and a fillet tool. These would be very helpful in producing detailed models

[@SamsTrains]

You just need to set the units to meters, and continue inputting your units in MM, this creates models at 1000x scale, and then you can make objects as small as you want... 3D printer slicer software still reads the files in MM, so you don't even have to scale! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@markolysynchuk5264]

@@SamsTrains thank you)

[@maltnz]

Impressive - well done

[@jimadams6159]

Great work Sam, makes all the difference, having interior details.

[@jaybee1921]

Hi Sam, Very well done with this video Sam. Some other helpful suggestions if I may. Having worked a brakevan or two the stoves therein were painted in black enamel. The brake wheels were usually red. Also you may consider fitting some vacuum brake and air brake pipeage with associated gauges and valves. I think you may find that your 3D printer is perfectly capable of replicating these features. I hope you find this useful. If you were to sell one of these interiors how much would you charge? I have a similar brake van to yours and would love just such an interior. All the best for 2023, Jon Barnes. 👏👍🙂

[@michaelschultz5127]

Smashing work mate, you can know put in a crew members now.

[@deanfarndale1811]

It makes a lot of difference mate

[@509brown]

Well done!

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you! :D

[@iceeblueburst03]

Nice details you added

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you!! :D

[@lindaoffenbach]

All modelled from photos and imagination of space..., that’s well done modelling Sam. Of course, end results will depend on the printer used and personal skills, but the foundation is brilliant there and looking in from the outside is essentially what matters most. Nice work Sam.

[@JerseyCentralUK]

You said you would put the download file for the print in the video description, cant see it there. Any chance you can add that so we can all print this excellent upgrade?

[@SolarPoweredHobbies]

I think it needs a little guard named Dave in it and then it will be complete! 🤣🤣

[@joshberg5813]

Hey Sam you know there is another car that you said had another problem with lack of interior detail I can't remember what it was I think it was that Was that double-O gauge That 1 car that has the controls for the train in it what is it called again and some of the interior was just platfied out blank Maybe you could spruce that 1 in a similar fashion

[@mrobbmark]

Great work Sam 👍

[@andrewpalm2103]

Congratulations for an excellent job, Sam! I find that modifying and upgrading rolling stock is one of the most satisfying aspects of model railroading. I hope you found this to be true for yourself, as well, and that you plan to share more of your efforts in this regard. Cheers from Wisconsin!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Andrew - it really was satisfying actually, that's very true!! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lapiswake6583]

Very nice. I have scratchbuilt interiors to my peco AA1 and parkside AA19 toads in 7mm, although I now have several more vans which also need interiors making. I don't have a 3D printer. How much would it be for you to print me one and post it out, unpainted and whatnot?

[@BR45723]

Out of interest, would it be possible to design and print completely new components for existing models? I recently bought a listing for components to make at least 5 chassis’s for the Airfix GMR Prairie model, I’ve already got one complete, but I’m lacking cylinder blocks as the listing only came with one which could be used, would a 3D printed cylinder block for the prairie be possible, or would it be better to hunt for existing Airfix GMR ones, or would I have to resort to trying to use the cylinders from the Dapol Kitmaster prairie kit?

[@paolomargini7904]

Fantastic!

[@chrisredding6673]

Once cadged a ride in one of these air-piped vans on an MGR being pushed round the (nearly) triangle at Warrington Arpley. Not exactly luxury, and the guard returned to the nice warm rear cab of the 47 as soon as... 🙂

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh fascinating - I don't blame them from getting back to the loco asap!! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Crm_Spotting]

Hi Sam, I recently acquired an ender 3 printer but I'm having problems with it and I am wondering if you have any help. The filament isn't sticking to the bed and it isn't coming out in straight lines, more curved and uneven. It isn't laying flat and sometimes the filament isn't even coming out. Any help?

[@bryantan863]

Nice job Sam, you made the interior of your breakvan from Dapol look more realistic which I like it very much.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Bryan - glad you like it!! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lewishughes8541]

Hi sam would you recommend the bachmann ww1 train pack

[@chasesrailwaylinesrr6447]

You should do a video of different 0-4-0 From different manufactures. what happened to your model power one? (In Jupiter review video

[@SamsTrains]

Great idea!! Thanks for the suggestion! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@sunalp2]

I was a guard here in Australia, and I loved toasting my sandwiches on the stove.

[@sebastianburgio3560]

Next review should be about the Union Pacific Railroads big boy or the 9000 class 4-12-2 steam locomotives

[@TKS60163]

Do you think it’s possible to do this with a OO scale Hornby version of the same model?

[@johnpeters1441]

Wont be long before ,Sam's Trains ,will be a brand, HO !

[@ognjenstevanovic9858]

Sam have you ever had a model Serbian train such as ROMUNKA or JŽ-ŽS? And are you going to get it?

[@PhilipBallGarry]

Fantastic Sam! Love it 🤗 I would just paint the inner surfaces of the lookout boxes just to tone down the beige plastic a bit.

[@richardmendham5278]

That was great!

[@JustinFrazier_360]

That is so awesome

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Justin! :D

[@alanhaynes4576]

Sam, great job but where's the Guard? Are you going to start printing people on your 3d printer? Good video

[@NWRJ_WStudios]

Hi Sam I have 1 questions for you for 2023. (Out of every new build project's which one do you hope to get done in the new year). I'm just wondering Cheers Jasper & Willow

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh tricky - obviously they're all awesome, but I really can't wait to see the P2! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

looks good sam keep up the good vid thanks lee

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Lee! :D

[@MrZantius]

always there to help

[@brianmicky7596]

Hi Sam, Good Job, Yes you get what you pay for, All the best Brian 😃

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Brian - that's true!! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

I challenge you to create a coal load for one of your O Gauge open wagons, since you're so clever.

[@SamsTrains]

Great idea Kelly - that would be well worth doing! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@SDD3204]

Sorry but that brake van looked "Lovely" to me! Your interior simply made it "Exquisite" ! Oh and yes, would a figure added have been worth it Sam? Absolutely no idea why you decided to use your airbrush, rather than just brush paint beyond priming? *Now, as I just started to upgrade an old BR(M) OO brake van last night, could you please give me the link to buy your ready made/kit based range of 4mm scale (Laser cut/3D printed) brake van interiors (similar to signal box interior kits) for all known 4mm scale R-T-R Brake vans below... ;-) Great video. This was an excellent project. P.S. Why not offer your file to Dapol for a fee?

[@eggs_trains]

This popped up as I was viewing your channel wow!

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh awesome!! :D

[@saintdane05]

Ngl, hearing Sam say "Mecha" makes me imagine a very fun alternate universe where he reviews gundam model kits.

[@SamsTrains]

hahaha!

[@SashasNarrowboatLife]

Hi I work at a heritage railway and you done an okish job and with the limited view through the windows looks good but you do have a few details that are off. The stove should have a flat top where you could put a kettle with the flue coming out the back. there is a desk opposite the stove, the tool box and ducket seats are inline and continuous on both sides and the hand brake is off to the side diagonally opposite the stove. if you wanted photos of an interior I could probably take some for you.

[@SDD3204]

It would be nice to see prototype details, although I think Sam achieved his purpose well!

[@F40Sean]

The brake van Sam has copied is from Cromford and has exactly the stove he has modelled, not the type of stove you refer to. The photo he appears to have used confirms this. Not all brake vans had the same interior.

[@tidfordjunction]

Rats and damn you Sam! I now have shell out for a 3D printer and air brush!

[@someguy2741]

It may be cool to contact creality and see if they would send you a 3d scanner for testing. You should be able to go into an actual brakevan and scan the interior and print it. On a resin printer you would be able to even keep cups and tea kettle on the table

[@SamsTrains]

They did offer, but I actually prefer to design the stuff myself... that's the fun part! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jamesdunloptrains]

Very interesting video today Sam

[@emilioi.valdez6680]

Hey Sam, how do you clean the air brush?

[@SamsTrains]

I use a great product airbrush cleaner!! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@ed4415]

Excellent idea Sam and we'll executed! Lots more O gauge videos please!

[@tommarriott00]

Amazing job as always Sam that makes it look soooooo much better, I want to see more o gauge madness lol

[@azuma892]

Sam when will you go on your winter break?

[@SamsTrains]

That'll be following new year! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@logstudios8372]

Hey Sam I was wondering if I could get your opinion on something. I bought a Oxford Dean goods from Hattons, which was on a bargain. I got it and it ran for a few minutes before slowing down and stopping. Any thoughts on what should I do?

[@jaybee1921]

Yes, send it back...

[@NWRJ_WStudios]

You should do this to your dapol autocoach. It's just an Idea Cheers Jasper & Willow

[@SamsTrains]

Great idea!! That could be a great challenge! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@fenman1954]

My only criticism is the seats and ducket sides where padded normally black also stove is wrong the chimney came out of the side leaving a flat area on top for brewing a Billy can on it.

[@NWRJ_WStudios]

I think dapol should do this from now one with there break vans. Cheers Jasper & Willow

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah I agree - it'd make the product much better! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@davidmolin8944]

Very nice job, when can we see you print out O gauge rolling stock lol

[@SamsTrains]

haha that's a good point - I need to try some!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Awesome Job Sam. It really improves the interior of the model. As you said something like a simple brake wheel and some seats really make a difference. I would be interested to see what it would be like to do the same thing to a 00 scale model. - Nicholas.

[@jimflagg4009]

Thanks again Sam. You ever try scratch building instead of 3d printing? I know it is harder to find parts for O but there are stoves, seats and other parts for Cabooses in the US. Not sure if they have them for OO.

[@glennwoods2462]

Awesome...

[@Jimyjames73]

Very good Sam 🙂🚂🚂🚂

[@OlivierGabin]

Nice and convincing work here Sam ! Like cardboard boxes for buildings, 3D prints for rolling stock is great, and a real game changer. Here, just the right idea, with some clever tricks, and you've got a superb outcome. Well done gentleman! For my own, I'm looking at a real Italian station small enough for the layout I will start next year. For this one, I'll use the recycled cardboard box method to get the building I need. See you on the next one !