dave182 Posted July 4, 2016 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
0 Mike 84C Posted July 5, 2016 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
0 Kirley Posted July 5, 2016 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
0 murrayec Posted July 5, 2016 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
0 dave182 Posted July 5, 2016 Author 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
0 murrayec Posted July 19, 2016 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
0 dave182 Posted July 19, 2016 Author Posted July 19, 2016 Now thats what I'm talking about! Are you in Bray this Sunday Eoin? Quote
0 murrayec Posted July 20, 2016 Posted July 20, 2016 Hi dave182 Yep I'll be there, and I have a little packet for you Eoin Quote
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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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