Some 3d printed WCR wagons for 00n3

[Killian Keane]

I believe I have mentioned these once or twice on here before, due to encouragement from J Mo, late last year 00n3 became more of a priority for my 3d printing outfit, Small Loco Works, so far Ive covered a few West Clare opens;

 

Ive gone as far as to run off a few test prints of the dropside 3 plank, this one is the best result so far, though the brake lever has snapped off on this example (my fault)

The models take 8mm diameter 12mm gauge wheels available through Dundas models, they are unfortunately not spoked but they'll have to do for now

The print settings are not as yet perfected though really I expect to have this ironed out in the next print or two, so the only major element keeping these from being made available is the development of etched chopper couplings which will be included in the kits (I have not as yet entered the world of preparing artwork for etching)

Edited May 27, 2023 by Killian Keane

[commerlad]

Hi Killian,

They look nice, Only thing I will say is don't bother with the chopper couplings. ( Other firms already make them but to be honest they do not really work well at this scale. )

Most of us that are working in this scale gauge combination just use proprietary 009 couplings 

Mark.

 

[irishrailways52]

verry good 

[Killian Keane]

The latest print, 47c, with provision for peco couplings

[Bob49]

I might have been tempted to used either KDs or Greenwich couplings as they are less obtrusive.

Marc

[Mayner]

My Irish 4mm 3' Gauge (OOn3) locos and stock are currently fitted with Kadee HOn3 couplers. The bufferbeam/headstock is notched to allow the coupling pocket/drawgear box to be fixed directly to the underside of the floor at a more prototypical height. 

The TT or 4mm version of B&B couplings available from Derek Bunting Derek Bunting, 24 Layston Park, Royston, Herts,SG8 9DS (Derek will reply by e-mail and accept payment by Bank Credit) basically a low cost neater magnetic version of the Continental Hook & Loop/Bemo coupling fitted immediately below the headstock/buffer beam is an other option. 

West Clare Open coupling height.

 

Parkside T&D Ballast wagon as running on the C&L.

 

Edited February 21 by Mayner

[Horsetan]

On 21/2/2024 at 9:33 AM, Bob49 said:

I might have been tempted to used either KDs or Greenwich couplings as they are less obtrusive.

Branchlines does a fret for the central buffer, chopper-type couplings.

[commerlad]

4 hours ago, Horsetan said:

Branchlines does a fret for the central buffer, chopper-type couplings.

Yes. As already stated. But those of that use this scale don't use them, as they have no auto uncouple feature, and are hard to use.

Most use proprietary Greenwich, KD;s, Bemo, Peco couplings.