1:24 F Class

Over the past few weeks the F class in 1:24 slowly makes progress. 3d Printing everything in this test, except for the Meccano 4mm axles.

1:24 F

1:24 F

1:24 F after printing a chassis.

Early stages of construction

Later stages of construction

Later stages of construction

Model Updates - NZ120 F class, NZ120 H class (Fell) & NZ120 Ab Class

Both the NZ120 F & H class have been updated with smoother curves to hopefully produce a better result. Both models are now uploaded to shapeways & replace their previous versions.

NZ120 F

NZ120 F - Inside View (would fit a motor up-to 8mm dia)

NZ120 H

NZ120 H

NZ120 H - Inside View

NZ120 Ab

Zh, F

Showing off the F Class with a bit more paint, in the background a south island Ja hauling a small freight & an lighted guards van. 

 

The Zh with fitted brass bogies from woodsworks. The bodie was printed in "Strong & Flexible" & needs sanding to create a smooth finish.

Showing the underside. It should be noted that the bogies need filing down on the sides to allow it to go around the somewhat tight curves. But apart from that the concept worked out.

Another view with the K patiently waiting with a rake of zm's

Painted white, fitted with trackgangproducts couplers & rolling around the layout.

A shot of the Ja.

The old man suggested moving the driving wheels forward on the Ba to create a talked about S Shunter class, making it perfect for shunting dutys as the entire weight of the boiler is more centered. 

NZR F Class Test Print

Today saw the arrival of the NZR F test print. in NZ120 scale its tiny! the smallest print of all my designs so far.

Layout for the steamers.. & new designs

The weekend just passed saw development of a layout purely for the nz120 Steam Engines. Perfectly level with a lazy 2% grade climbing a whole 3/4 inch in elevation.

A wee video of it working

 I'm considering buying the instant grass mat as seen on a recent motorised dandruff post. However I have given static grass an attempt. A wee diorama showing off the DSG crying out for some decals!

Purely as an after thought,

New Designs...

Kiwirail AK Class, Available through one product, scaled correctly and waiting on a test print.

F Class Version 1, simple little tanker. Other versions are following pending printing outcome.

NZ120 ZH.