dave182 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Credit: http://www.regalbeloit.eu/products.html Does anyone know of a source for 1:76 models of small motors, such as the one pictured? I've a couple of scratch builds on the go and I realise now that many railway wagons, doors, cranes etc. feature motor units. Any help appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Mike 84C Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 How about a browse on Shapeways? and I have a feeling Plaststruct do something like that to augment their architectural shapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Kirley Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 I thought 10 Commandments did them but no, the only thing I could find is an air compressor http://www.langleymodels.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_OO_Cranes__Heavy_plant___Road_Machinery___RW1_RW21_29.html Armstrong Whitworth Air Compressor (OO Scale 1/76th) Ref: RW10 Perhaps Mikes suggestion of Shapeways is the one to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 murrayec Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) Hi Dave182 I researched this myself some time back, I bit-the-bullet and am making my own...... Dart Castings do a coach dynamo which is halfway there but no cooling fins- not all motors have fins! The pics below are of the patterns for moulding Gauge O motors, these are from a long running project which is shelved for the moment. As you can see the motors could be used in Gauge OO- the 'Chief Mechanic' is HO so the small motor is suitable for most uses. The larger one would be good for a big crane or the like. When I complete the moulds I can make you a few.... Eoin Edited July 5, 2016 by murrayec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 dave182 Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 Wow Eoin, they look fantastic! Yes, I'd definitely be interested. I'll present to you at the next Bray show. Thanks Kirley and Mike, Of course Shapeways! I have a mental block when it comes to even considering Shapeways, I think it's the pricing, my mind has filed Shapeways away in the 'don't even bother looking' section. I did have a look though, and a few feature under 'electric motor'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Weshty Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Wow, those are too cool for school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 murrayec Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Hi I had a go at making the moulds Sunday night, all went very well.... Two of them have been cleaned up and a bit of paint addeed Eoin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Weshty Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Oh, that's lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 dave182 Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 Now thats what I'm talking about! Are you in Bray this Sunday Eoin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 murrayec Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Hi dave182 Yep I'll be there, and I have a little packet for you Eoin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 dave182 Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Thank Eoin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Does anyone know of a source for 1:76 models of small motors, such as the one pictured? I've a couple of scratch builds on the go and I realise now that many railway wagons, doors, cranes etc. feature motor units. Any help appreciated!
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