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Jesse6669

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A Z-scale B&O CPL
« on: June 09, 2025, 12:53:10 PM »
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I will need at least two, probably four B&O CPLs for my layout and decided to give a crack at resin 3D printing them.  Having a copy of the B&O standards, I originally tried everything "to scale" but as one might expect the effort was wasted.  I thickened up some parts and tried some different supports and print orientation;  Here's the progression:



I have come up with what I think is a presentable model (below).  The signal heads/markers are separate pieces attached to the mast/ladder printed as one piece.  I'm still making some modifications, one idea being to mold in a hollow core into which I will insert a straight steel wire for stiffness and to hold the mast straight.  But that wire could also potentially serve as a ground for wiring up some LEDs into the signal head (which may be slightly crazy). 

 




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Re: A Z-scale B&O CPL
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2025, 12:17:20 PM »
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Here's the "kit" assembled on a 1mm dia steel mast.  I probably should use brass for the mast however--it'll be much easier to solder to when I try to light this thing, which will be a challenge..



Rear/side: