Canadian Government Railways/ CNR Composite GS Gondola- HO

[sbhunterca]

I've released the latest car in my Eastern Road Models line, the HO scale CGR #102000-102399/ CNR #126950-127349 composite 36' GS Gondola. These cars were built in 1918 by the Eastern car Company, and served many years as composite cars but all had been rebuilt as all- steel cars by 1950.

As usual, these cars are available in Shapeways FUD or FXD acrylic, and include all major details. The builder will supply trucks, couplers, screws, some wire, adhesives, paint, lead or steel sheet for weight, and decals.

The car includes a hidden cavity, allowing it to be weighted to the full NMRA recommended weight without affecting the outward appearance of the model.

The car can be seen here:

www.shapeways.com/product/D5PDB39UY/cgr-102000-102399-gs-gondola-print-assembly-ho?li=shop-results&optionId=59009312

S and O scales to follow...

Steve Hunter

[sbhunterca]

OK, it's been a while since I released my three CNR GS Gondola kits...

I have been participating in testing of the revolutionary CLIP printer from Carbon 3D. You can read a bit about CLIP here:

carbon3d.com/

This new, extremely fast printer has a number of huge advantages over previously available machines and I believe it will cause 3D printing to explode as a viable, and popular method of creating low- volume model railway products.

I had one of my GS Gondolas printed on the CLIP M-1, and you can see the results here:

public.fotki.com/sbhunterca/cnr-gs-gondolas/

The main advantages are:

- No, or virtually no stepping!!! The CLIP's continuous printing process virtually does away with layers!

- Incredible Surface Quality- No sanding at all, the finish is smooth and glossy.

- Superb detail resolution... even better than what we are seeing with FXD. The rivets, .008" diameter X .005" tall with a full round, are perfectly formed.

- Speed. The CLIP is 25-100 times faster than other printers, which has to translate into significant savings once multiple competing print agencies own this equipment.

You cannot yet order parts from the CLIP, and I'm not sure when they'll be available to the public. There is still a learning curve with the new equipment.

I had to share my excitement, though- this is an incredible step forward in 3D printing for model railroaders!

Steve