(12-29-2014, 09:19 PM)plarailfan Wrote: I wondered if anyone might be interested in a 3D printed body, to fit onto the 2014, Mattel / Trackmaster, Diesel 10 chassis.
I had a word with "Modern image models" and their design work will cost around £200 which I propose to fund, via Kickstarter.
The design work would be sent off to Shapeways, where people could buy a body print, costing in the region of £100 due to the amount of material.
To get a good quality finish and level of surface detail, they would need to be printed using SLA rather than SLS 3D printers.
Link to Modern image models http://www.shapeways.com/shops/Bmthtrains
What locomotive body would folks on here, like to buy ?
I wondered if a class 86 electric loco would be popular, as they run in the UK and Europe http://www.europhoenix.eu/news.php
Maybe a class 37 would be a good choice ?
What do you think / what would you consider buying (if anything) in 3D printing.
The cost will be a factor. Can they lower the cost if let say some members order the same design? Also what material are they going to use to build the shell?