mdlbldrmatt135

Sweet!! You could have some serious fun with that kit and that many parts!!

How much of the equipment is molded individually, as opposed to part of the bay it sits in?

I'd sent one last week to no avail.... resent it on Monday, and had a response soon after.

I have a set of 20 available on shapeways. http://shpws.me/DUWa

At the urging of a Facebook group, I created a small set of accessories for 4X4's. Details including the price are here: https://www.shapeways.com/product/M4TD74MAE/1-24-scale-4x4-accessory-set Shackle sets: Added some shackles. "Master" set http://shpws.me/LryQ large http://shpws.me/LryW Medium http://shpws.me/LryV small http://shpws.me/LryS

Here's some pics of some Stuff I received last night: Stokes jigs in 1:35 and 1:24 http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h23/mdlbldrmatt135/Mobile Uploads/20160106_192653.jpg misc monitors/deluge guns: http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h23/mdlbldrmatt135/Mobile Uploads/20160106_193211.jpg Spectra and off road lights: http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h23/mdlbldrmatt135/Mobile Uploads/20160106_193506.jpg Hose fittings: http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h23/mdlbldrmatt135/Mobile Uploads/20160106_193540.jpg NYFD roof hooks/ pike pole heads: http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h23/mdlbldrmatt135/Mobile Uploads/20160106_193957.jpg Misc fittings, axes and large folding steps: http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h23/mdlbldrmatt135/Mobile Uploads/20160106_194000.jpg http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h23/mdlbldrmatt135/Mobile Uploads/20160106_194003.jpg

I have some 1/24 scale ones I just did Available on Shapeways. http://shpws.me/HrnP http://shpws.me/HrGS I could scale them to 1/16 as well.

Each set contains 8 pods (enough for 2 Ambulances) Complete: (just need paint) https://www.shapeways.com/product/92JWVJM8B/1-24-scale-ambulance-light-set?li=shop-inventory&key=7f7033677f8aa38e8f891f024de07dc4 Set needing lenses (use 5/16" (8mm) diamater) https://www.shapeways.com/product/SK3XDDKJ2/1-24-scale-ambulance-light-mount?li=shop-inventory&key=2a4f3d161122aa0960b88d364e7674d1

I haven't had a set printed for myself yet. Funds have been a bit limited.

I had some stuff cut out of laserboard... and it was pretty reasonable. Styrene might be more.. it was more of a passing thought. Some parts for detailing from the company that did my custom work: http://www.vectorcut.com/GenericParts.htm

Have you looked into having parts laser cut? I know there's places that can do Styrene. To me if there's a cost savings, gluing the flange onto the beam face might be worth it. Just a thought.

They were modeled almost exactly after 1:1 versions. those are a 3/8" grab hook. I guess the issue also lies in finding chain that scales out perfectly, This is a issue in almost any scale.

I finally got some whipped up in 3D. https://www.shapeways.com/product/MCM87K3SW/1-24-scale-gladhand-set-of-20?li=shop-inventory&optionId=55120105

I may need to look into doing them in a closed position.... doesn't bode well for "closing them" I wonder if resin is any stronger.....

I have a set cast in white metal in 1/35... those are tiny... these actually measure bigger!!

That size... usually up to a couple dozen a year. Most of what we build is usually smaller (more usual "heavy haul" type trailers, and only 1/2 escort(s) not the 4+ we have with these monsters.

Biggest downfall is the filament... it's PLA which is biodegradable. NOT good for scale models.

Shapeways handles all of the production/shipping. I create the CAD models, & upload them to them, they handle everything else. It's a relatively new type of arrangement, but saves me from investing in a high end 3d printer. (Which I'm pretty sure I can't get past the wife anyway!!!!)

The casters are in another section, but available in 1/24 scale.

All, I've updated the ratcheting style as well as the indirect to remove the link between the hook & the Eye. The ratcheting have the eyes separate as well. There's also now a set of 20 Gladhands!!!! https://www.shapeways.com/shops/DownRangeProductions1-35th-scale?section=Semi+truck%2Ftrailer+accesories&s=0 I'm hoping I've worked the kinks out of the load binders.

https://www.shapeways.com/product/CAYSJPYWG/indirect-load-binder-10?li=shop-inventory&optionId=55124395

My Apologies. They wouldn't pass the manual review. I'm working on several other versions. I have one available that has the links between the hook and connecting arms removed. Working on another that has a figure 8 connector instead of the link.

I'll do a set with more od a center in the link... like a figure 8....

It's a double edged sword. you wind up with the brittle, if you want the detail. I wonder if I can make it closed & try simplifying it for use with the other plastics. Here's a set with the links missing. https://www.shapeways.com/model/upload-and-buy/3074703

OK, Even though they meet Shapeways minimum thickness standards, I've run into it before where the manual review fails..... this is one case where they feel it won't print successfully. I can: Remove them and make the hook separate. add a solid in the center of the link, so it looks like a figure 8 connector. Change the hook style to one with a removable pin thru it. To those that ordered: if you contact them after I fix it to reorder you can sometimes get them to waive the shipping if you ordered other items (as when you reorder it's considered a new order) Matt