Thank you Nigels
So basically these slopes are very similar to the Plarail Advance AR-06 slopes that are a gradual rise for the Advance trains and are a full track length 8.5 inches. I am not for sure because I don't see measurements but counting the holes it looks like these 3D printed ones are an odd length and somewhat shorter than 8.5" which, if true, might make it difficult to connect with a more convoluted layout than just a loop but of course I could be wrong. I am imagining this may be due to the limits of the 3D printer itself.
Another difference I see is that the Advance slope is made to go from a flat surface to a flat surface of a riser, meaning this 3D printed one goes from a flat surface to a straight angle so a normal (flat) rail can be attached smoothly upward. I guess I would like to see if they could make these more like the Advance ones where connecting two together would give a smooth 1.5 inch rise. I have had many instances where I needed just 0.75 inch or 1.5 inch rise in a huge layout where by using one or two of these would create a bump where the two connected. I have also had times where I didn't have the space to use a full 17.5 inch slope because of tight curves where I have used the Advance slope to rise it before and/or after a curve to attain an eventual rise height I needed. Does that make sense?
Make no mistake...I am not complaining, this fellow does great work and I like what he has done with this Real Rail design and certainly might be interested in some especially if he continues with designing more in the Real Rail line.
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So basically these slopes are very similar to the Plarail Advance AR-06 slopes that are a gradual rise for the Advance trains and are a full track length 8.5 inches. I am not for sure because I don't see measurements but counting the holes it looks like these 3D printed ones are an odd length and somewhat shorter than 8.5" which, if true, might make it difficult to connect with a more convoluted layout than just a loop but of course I could be wrong. I am imagining this may be due to the limits of the 3D printer itself.
Another difference I see is that the Advance slope is made to go from a flat surface to a flat surface of a riser, meaning this 3D printed one goes from a flat surface to a straight angle so a normal (flat) rail can be attached smoothly upward. I guess I would like to see if they could make these more like the Advance ones where connecting two together would give a smooth 1.5 inch rise. I have had many instances where I needed just 0.75 inch or 1.5 inch rise in a huge layout where by using one or two of these would create a bump where the two connected. I have also had times where I didn't have the space to use a full 17.5 inch slope because of tight curves where I have used the Advance slope to rise it before and/or after a curve to attain an eventual rise height I needed. Does that make sense?
Make no mistake...I am not complaining, this fellow does great work and I like what he has done with this Real Rail design and certainly might be interested in some especially if he continues with designing more in the Real Rail line.