1:87 Ud well wagon Download

Not quite happy with the first UD wagon, mainly with the light weight when empty. I've been meaning to do something about this for years so the result is cutting everything into sections so I can print everything flat and not rely on support material getting in the way. I've found some metal weights from an american HO wagon shell that fit lengthwise wonderfully so I omitted that section from the wagon. Under 5 hours of time @ 0.15 using cheapo ABS & $2 of printer material to print each wagon parts.

The model can be downloaded for free here https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5449098

Had to stop myself at 3 and with only 5 ever existing it seems a shame, but onto more interesting things. Still need to add a couple minor details.

I tried printing on my UP Box small handbrake wheels, these details would be ideal to produce on a resin printer but until then they look ok from 3 feet away.

Since my brother runs some frateshi stuff I've put the frateshi couplers on 2 of the wagons that can be arranged to function as transition cars when needed.

1:87 Modern

 Showing off some more 1:87 3d printed 'closer to completed' models. The DXR chassis was redesigned to accommodate the frateshi motor block & bogies. The painting process is about to begin but still waiting on a few more diesel shells to be reprinted after alot of internal debate about true, semi scale & considerations. I guess you could call this a fine balance between what looks right and functionality. Anyway, the dxr body pictured is the third attempt and im quite happy with the result. The Ef now has correct detail but needs to be enlarged so its scale to my "frateshi format".

I also designed the Zg wagon according to a blueprint from the NZ model railway Journal october 1999 magazine using the Zh shape as a general starting point. I was handed a box of old beaten up HO stuff including a front end loader (pictured) so I quickly went about 3d printing my UD wagon with small modifications to the bogie regarding coupler mounting points.

1:24 Ud Wagon

This weeks project was to organize a Nzr UD well wagon for the 1:24, although actual print time is just over 20 hours, it actually took up the printer for most of the weekend.

Ud wagon in its early life.

Printer - UP PLUS 2

Quality - Fast

Internal honeycomb structure - second smallest size

1  65.7g 2hr 36min Res0.2

2  71.4g 3hr 01min Res0.2

3  58.3g 2hr 27min Res0.2

4  58.3g 2hr 41min Res0.2

5  73.2g 2hr 58min Res0.2

6  50.9g 2hr 01min Res0.2

7a 19.4g 0hr 53min Res0.2

7b 24.4g 1hr 12min Res0.2

8  13.9g 0hr 55min Res0.2

9  19.8g 1hr 29min Res0.2

Total Print Time  20hr 13min

Material Cost 455.3g

1:24 Ud well wagon showing off its intended role, although without the boarded ends.

1:24 Ud well wagon sections 3d printed, attached, rough sand then painted with dark grey gloss primer. Still a bit to go. Ran out of wheels again..

1:24 Ud wagon after a coat of gloss colonial red, then I plan on spraying Matt Clear

NZ120 UD (1940) Well Wagon Arrives

Arrived today is the long awaited UD Wagon Printed in Frosted Ultra Detail.

As before, brushed clean with toothpaste while running the model under a tap of water, airblasted, dried & primed.

Waiting on wheels, 2mm brass bearings and couplers. 

Sitting on LGB Track

LGB Track.. could need more of it in the future. note to self, buy more!

NZ120 Silver Fern RM & Ud (Well) wagon

NZR Silver Fern

A test print has been ordered in Frosted Detail, not available in FUD due to sheer size of model in 1:120 scale.. Will wait for a test print with great interest! 

The under grubbins will be made available after a test arrives, still unsure how to tackle this as with all the boxes the price of the model tends to shoot skyward. Will make the under-grubbins available as a separate item.. Perhaps a clip on job? still not sure!

This model will replace my scratch build attempt.. 

Designed to be fitted with 2mm brass bearings & wheels inserted.

Power Bogie side frames, designed to attach to a single bogie using a chassis of SD-7 with the other power bogie removed. If you use a lifelike you wont see the motor through the windows.

Showing bogies, Printed inside the body to prevent handling damage.

Ud Class, Well wagon of 1940

This model is a must have for any nz120 Layout, Requires 6 Wheels per wagon, 3 per bogie. Available from trackgangproducts.co.nz

Hooks and rivets!

Bogies need removing from body, 4 1mm struts connecting.

NZR UD Wagon, Image Credits, http://nzrailwaysrollingstocklists.weebly.com/ A great source for modellers, every single wagon with photos and information on anything.