[CBQ] Shovelnoses in N, was Re: The angle of the slant? [1 Attachment]

[Randy Gordon-Gilmore <randy@prototrains.com>]

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All,

I have decided to heed Charlie Vlk's admonishments and work up N 
scale body shell 3D models that can be downloaded from Shapeways ( 
http://www.shapeways.com ) as more and more modelers are doing, 
especially in N and Nn3 scales.

I'm working from my 2D CAD layouts that I used in developing 
photoetch artwork (mostly never etched), together with the 3D shapes 
I developed for machining core pieces that would be used with the 
etched skins.  I'm starting with Silver Charger because that was the 
farthest-developed 3D model, but am also planning Aeolus and the 
EA/EB shells.

Even though Silver Charger is the farthest along, I haven't started 
surface detailing, just blocking out major features.  I'm attaching a 
screenshot.  I will do the surface detailing to match the Kato prewar 
coaches from a few years back.  Those cars have molded-in grab irons 
and provide pretty good standins for Silver Eagle coach and Silver 
Star observation.

For the EA/EB, I have no idea what chassis are on the market that 
would work with them.  I plan to just make hollow shells and let the 
buyer arrange how to mount them on a chassis.

Same thing for Aeolus, though that is more problematic given that all 
N scale steam locomotives are over-wide over the siderods and valve 
gear.

I'll post updates on my website as I make any significant progress, 
and I'll welcome input on what you'd like to see in the shells.

Randy
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Randy Gordon-Gilmore
http://www.prototrains.com
randy@prototrains.com

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