Mayner Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) We received the decorated sample of the van in the CIE Flying Snail scheme today, so could not resist doing an update this evening! Working with an Auckland based pad printing business & SSM to produce the graphic design was the final piece in the jigsaw to produce the Brake Van as a rtr model as opposed to a kit. We have finalised the 3D CAD work for the model including a re-designed roof and removable NEM coupler pockets to allow modellers to fit their personal choice of couplers. The van will be supplied in OO with either Markits or NorthYard NMRA 110 profile wheels and tension lock couplers, the van is designed to be re-gauged to 21mm either by pushing out the stock wheels on their axles or replacing with EM or P4 wheelsets. The brake shoes are a push fit into rebates in the chassis. The production version will be 3D printed in resin using SLA technology as the numbers did not stack up for a plastic injection moulded model and resin casting was not an available option. There are a few issues related to the limitations of the 3D printing process which we hope to resolve including those little dimples visible in one balcony end. We expect to start marketing the model through on-line media and the Model Press during the first quarter of 2021 for potential release in Mid-Late 2021 Edited December 16, 2020 by Mayner 15 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMCE Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 That's a fine looking model. Well done John. Are the dimples either side of the manway for for fitting handrails later? Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flange lubricator Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Looks great John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Yep, looks a bit of alright. Good model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 10 hours ago, Mayner said: We received the decorated sample of the van in the CIE Flying Snail scheme today, so could not resist doing an update this evening! Working with an Auckland based pad printing business & SSM to produce the graphic design was the final piece in the jigsaw to produce the Brake Van as a rtr model as opposed to a kit. We expect to start marketing the model through on-line media and the Model Press during the first quarter of 2021 for potential release in Mid-Late 2021 Superb - eagerly awaited! Good to see the authentic "stencil" form of the "flying snail". This was used from the mid-fifties onwards until replaced by the "roundel" in 1963. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIR Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 I'll be having one for a 'future project' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 (edited) Looking very well, John. Any idea on price point yet? What era would it be suitable for and hence any further liveries? A couple in grey would be on my list and maybe some in a later livery also depending on how long the 20T lasted (looks great in the grey with FS actually) Edited December 18, 2020 by DiveController 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Looks very high but on 2nd glance on a track on a track! Fair play John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 The brake van roofs are slightly lower than the H Vans a distinctive feature of the prototype. The decorated sample was to test whether the printers could achieve the required standard before producing the more complex post 1963 scheme with CIE roundels and ducket wasp stripes. 23580 Grey Post 1963 B23586 Red Oxide late 1960s Unfortunately the project experienced a set back this week, our printer received notice to vacate their premises in February which is likely to have a knock on effect on production. I hope to make an announcement once I have clarity on the printing situation. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 These look really good John - hope you get printing sorted. I built an H van in 7mm and you are quite right - they tend to dominate other stock a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Absolutely superb stuff - cannot wait to see the results! I'll need a few.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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