NZ120 K Class print arrival

A quick post showing the current progress of the K test print. It almost fits perfectly, I'm going to have to do a little bit of filing tonight to reduce the height by 1 - 1.2mm.

The 1st NZ120  NZR K (1932) test print, May 2013

KATO ; Double Track Plate Girder Bridge, Gray.

With the recent purchase of  4x 186mm (7 5/16") Double Track Plate Girder Bridge, Gray. I find myself painting it in red brown followed by dry brushing with lighter colours. The effect worked really well although it needs a bit more work yet.

A rather smart looking NZ120 Trackgang Products WM DG kit. Also worth mentioning are the new florescent lights you can just see, imported about 60 of em from thailand so selling em on trademe should pay  themselves & more!

A rather shy DG on what appears to be a lazy train makeup..

Another view of the bridge.

DG at speed (it does happen..)

Showing off what appears to be a tunnel portal into another dimension, I really need to finish the hill...

Moving the camera on HDR gives a rather messy effect. Oddly enough the loco came out ok.

Its been a rather busy week with old friends turning up from overseas, so nothing new to mention except the K test print is almost on its way.

For the steam lovers,

And a wee video...

Or two, eeDF & JA

NZ120 DG Class

Yeah Right...

A few pics taken of all the locomotives, steam & one with diesel's & electric's.

 I had 2 brand new chassis arrive for the J's, & now have 2 JA's & 1 Streamlined J all running well. So well that we've got all the diesels lined up with nothing to do but watch J's all night long. Some vid's of the J's playing together..

NZ120 Streamlined J Repaint

The J was cleaned down & spray painted with primer from Supercheap Auto in town. Left to dry and repainted again. Once dry I painted it with 5% white & 95% flat black using the air compressor and airbrush.After a couple of coats I painted the number plates etc.

Time to organize decals...

NZR DC's

Todays post shows more progress on the DC's

Largely complete with the exception of lights & coupler's 

DC 4496 is the brass etch era kit

DC 4749 is the first 3d printed version

DC 4087 is the third & final 3d printed version

And a pic for the steam fans.

Third post in a month..

Showing off new developments

The scenery on my layout is finally receiving more attention, I'm not too fond of house's or built up environments so its mainly going to be good ol kiwi bush. I've been acquiring punga tree's at a premium from the local model shop but well worth the money when I consider time of being far higher in value.

The DSG is finally getting some finishing touches & hopefully decals by weekend end.

The streamlined J now has brass bearings & working wheels, I did find I had to burr the axle ends a little with a file to make the wheels a bit more free rolling. Next job is installing lights!

NZ120 February Update of Current Projects

Showing off current projects for Feb, even went so far as too setup a we photo booth with a mirror to gain another perspective.

Showing off DA, DG, eeDF, AB, JA & J

EEdf, earlier test print, already outdated with the current model before it was even painted.

Trackgang DG, just having had received a Lifelike PA1 Chassis, fuel tank not quite correct yet.

Etch era Kit DA Class, just having had received a Lifelike Chassis & Trackgang fueltanks. 

Early test print of a DC Class, rough paint job as newer version has taken priority.

Early test print of DAR 517 awaiting decals.

AB, printed in Frosted Ultra Detail. Painted by Russell of Trackgang

WAB, printed in Frosted Ultra Detail. Painted by Russell of Trackgang

Streamlined J, still the greatest of them all!

JA, printed in Strong & Flexible.

NZ120, 2013 January Update

2013, Current Projects

3D Printing is a process of making 3 dimensional solid objects from a digital model. 3D printing is achieved using additive processes, where an object is created by laying down successive layers of material. 3D printing is considered distinct from traditional machining techniques (subtractive processes) which mostly rely on the removal of material by methods such as cutting and drilling.

 - Sourced from Wikipedia 

What does that mean for NZ120, well... the biggest advantage for me is being able to design whatever I wish. But of course the last thing I want to do is spend time designing a locomotive that already exists in other mediums, for example the DX & DFT through trackgang. It makes far more sense to give the market a greater variation of products than reproduce what has already been achieved.

So down to business, the last month saw quite a few variations and improvements on earlier designs. As well as alot of discussion about what else needs design priority, i.e like the DJ, FM Van & everything else not designed!!

NZR J Class (The bullet) 

 NZR JA Class

NZR J Class (Fully Streamlined)

DQ Class

NZR EEDF Class (Improved design & pony truck bogie side frames

NZR DAR 822

NZR DC Phase 3, Rear light with shroud.

NZR DC Phase 3, Rear light without shroud. 

Steam Engine & Diesel Air hose set.

As with the other models, these will be available as soon as their respective test prints are successful.