New Briggs Models products

[wcfn100]

The issues is you can't say this -

I am also actively seeking people that are interested in producing 3d drawings for products. I have two printers which I like to keep working!

But then not give any info about the machine.  Makes it hard to take seriously.

Jason

[briggsmodels]

The point of the machines I have is to eliminate the layering appearance...and they deliver superbly. It's just pointless unless it looks this good. Parts appear as smooth as the CAD models are. I have spent years learning and designing my master patterns this way, and now I have come to the point I can bypass the molding process. Good times for the hobby.

[peteski]

I don't see how keeping the printer's brand/model as a secret will be helpful to your business, but whatever. What are you afraid of? 
There are several desktop SLA printers out there and any half-brain should be able to look at their publicly-available specs and decide which one to get for their future model RR business to compete with Briggs.     But we also know that the hardware is just a small piece of the equation - the more important thing is the design skills to produce good quality parts.

That's ok, I'm not dealing with Briggs Models at this time anyway - I was just curious about the capabilities of yours.  Like lashedup said, we on TRW are just a bunch of nerds with high expectations.

[lashedup]

The point of the machines I have is to eliminate the layering appearance...and they deliver superbly. It's just pointless unless it looks this good. Parts appear as smooth as the CAD models are. I have spent years learning and designing my master patterns this way, and now I have come to the point I can bypass the molding process. Good times for the hobby.

Just curious, but are the loco shells currently on your website front page 3D printed?

[peteski]

Just curious, but are the loco shells currently on your website front page 3D printed?

Interesting.  There are some visible layering lines in the shells, so I suspect that either they are 3D printed or if they are resin-cast then the masters were 3D printed.  The photo is not very sharp,  but they do look to be better quality than the Shapeways FUD and FXD items.

[briggsmodels]

They are 3d printed. What you see isn't layering, it's galvo backlash I hadn't dialed in yet. The sidewall quality is so much better than FUD etc, especially under overhangs. I print production parts with .002" layers and orient parts so layers aren't a factor on large diameter curved surfaces. There are also tricks I can use while generating the 3d models, to eliminate all traces of ghosting. 

[mandealco]

Hi Jeff
The S-13 shell already mentioned could also double as an RS-23 once it is on type B trucks.  I have a chassis to experiment with.  The Con-cor SW-1200 chassis that some modellers have used for a more accurate SW-1500 with a cut down Atlas MP-15 shell.  The bonus here is that the Con-cor SW trucks and the Atlas/Kato type B trucks appear interchangeable, but may require some metal removal.  Alternatively, type B sideframes on the slighty shorter type A.

An Alco C-415 would also be a handy candidate.  I have a chassis already for one of those.

Cheers
Steve
New Zealand

[briggsmodels]

I am currently (with help) investigating the Atlas VO1000 chassis. It looks appropriate. I was wondering if Atlas AAR type B trucks would fit into this frame. This shell and a bit of variation would provide BCR S13, CP RS23, and CN S11 units.

[BCOL 747]

I also would be interested in an S-13

Thanks,

Chris

[mandealco]

Hi Jeff
The Atlas VO chassis would have a prototype truck centres of 25'-6".  The RS-23 is at 22'-6" verses 22' for the EMD switchers.

Interestingly the M-420TR has a 25' truck centre. 

Cheers
Steve

[screeh]

All the rare ALCo/MLW models, Jeff!

Also hope you'll consider doing more variations of the Ecofab gondola covers, including ones to fit gons from Prairie Shadows/Rapido, MTL, Athearn/MDC

If you feel like going modern, the GP22ECO and SD30ECO run by CP are good examples of models that are unlikely to be mass produced and also need full shells rather than details.

[briggsmodels]

I would definitely be into developing some different ecofab gon covers to fit different models. All I need for those are good photos and model dimensions. The GP20ECO and SD3PECO are also excellent candidates for this process. Thanks for the product suggestions!

[daniel_leavitt2000]

Jeff, have you thought about different coil car covers for the RC coil car?

Corrugated shields:
http://www.trainweb.org/crcorp/coil627306.jpg

Full length Coilshield:
http://www.trainweb.org/crcorp/coil623911.jpg
These are similar to Atlas Coilshield cars, but the car is much closer to the RC model, lacking the large fish belly that the Atlas car features.

Maybe you could make this with part of an upgrade kit with etched walkways to replace the plastic parts.

[central.vermont]

Not sure if this has been done before but I would like to see an Alco RS10 in CP. Also the RS18 CP high hood.

Jon

[briggsmodels]

An RS10 is an excellent idea! I have the digital files from the RS18 I could digitally kitbash. It's great when new products come together like that. Perhaps I should produce a high hood RS18 shell to complete the RS18 line.