RR 3D Prints

The trestle is 3D printed. I will post the details later.

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Here some of my 3D printed projects.

Creating 3D models and 3D printing were new to me as of December 2019. I have worked with AutoCad 2D for years including at work but adding the third dimension is like the difference between driving a car and flying an airplane.

One challenge I am working on is adding the physical displacement such as a cut stone face on an abutment or a tunnel portal. I have recently been provided with major insight on using Blender to add physical displacement to my models that will print. My original models used a displaced face on a thin panel that I created and then glue it on the model.

I gladly share any of my model or print files to those who want to print their own. Please contact me with any requests, questions or ideas.

I use SketchUp 2020 for most of my models and have been trying Fusion 360 recently.

Contact me if you would like the model file. Most of the parts in the interiors are done as separate components so you can use them to easily build your own interior.

 

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HO MDC Overton Combine interior

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MDC Combine Combine stl

HO MDC Overton Coach interior

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MCD Coach Coach stl

HO MDC Overton Business Car interior

Two table tops are included, one with dishes and one plain. They need to be glued on the risers.

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MDC Business Business stl

HO Track Tool makes it easy to get smooth curves with flex track. Code 100 works on all.

Running this along the flex track with a twisting motion will create a sweeping curve. Particularly good to use with Micro Engineering track.

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HO Track gauge

Code 83

Code 100

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Track Tool for HOn3 and dual gauge.

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HOn3 Track gauge HO-HOn3 stl

Track Tool for HOn3 and dual gauge with a notch to support the rail for drilling.

See my page about attaching track feeders by drilling a hole in the rail.

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HOn3 Track gauge w/ notch HO-HOn3/notch stl

Micro Speaker box 15x11x

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Speaker Box

15x11x8

15x11x10

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NCE USB box with cover

Note: The holes in this box are 2.7mm (0.1065") diameter. This will allow tapping to 2-56 or M3 (loose fit) machine screw threads or using #4 sheet metal screws which is what I use.

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NCE USB Box USB stl

NCE PCP box to house the PCP panel. It works with both the 3 and 4 connector versions. Use this box with the NCE cover plate or print one of the custom plates shown below.

Note: The holes in this box are 2.7mm (0.1065") diameter. This will allow tapping to 2-56 or M3 (loose fit) machine screw threads or using #4 sheet metal screws which is what I use.

The hole pattern matches the NCE faceplate.

See my NCE PCP with Auto Switch for more information.

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NCE PCP box cover with Auto Switch bracket (rear view). Use with the box above or alone to add the Auto Switch, DPDT switch and LED as per my design. See my NCE PCP with Auto Switch for more information.

The hole pattern matches the NCE faceplate.

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NCE PCP box with a bracket inside for the Auto Switch. This was the first design and I would prefer the box above with the bracket on the cover. See my NCE PCP with Auto Switch for more information.

Note: The holes in this box are 2.7mm (0.1065") diameter. This will allow tapping to 2-56 or M3 (loose fit) maching screw threads or using #4 sheet metal screws which is what I use.

The hole pattern matches the NCE faceplate.

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NCE PCP box plain cover with openings for the DPDT switch and LED (front view). Use with the box above that has the bracket inside. See my NCE PCP with Auto Switch for more information.

The hole pattern matches the NCE faceplate.

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My basic trestle plan Trestle Plan pdf

NCE Pro cab / Power cab / Cab06 holder

There is also room for a cell phone up to 75mm wide.

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Cab Holder stl
HO 34' Excursion Car Excursion Car Page html

Magnetic Corner Clamps

These will work great for structure assembly.

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Clamps with 2 - 15x5x2mm rare earth bar magnets in each slot. I used Scotch tape to cover the slot. The slot is actually 20 x 6 x 3.8 mm. With the Scotch tape cover, they can move to find the strongest position.

Clamps in use.

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