My first shapeways creation!

[nachoman]

I've always wanted to try this - and finally got around to doing it. Most of my interest is in narrow gauge and pre-1920, and that means tons of kitbashing and scratchbuilding. And that means I need detail parts - some are available already, some not, some are just not exactly what I need.

So - here's my first creation!!!

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I've been converting many standard gauge flea market cars into narrow gauge. I know Tichy and Grandt line make fine K style airbrake kits, but right now I just don't have patience for adding all the brake rods and levers to an underframe that is barely seen. I just want the most visible part - the brake clylinder. So, I created some on shapeways that can just be printed off and cut apart and glued on!

I've got a few more ideas I am working on next. First up will be a coupler box that will allow the easier use of Kadee 158 "scale" head whisker couplers in HOn3. The boxes they come with are too big and interfere with the movement of the narrow gauge trucks unless they are cut down and modified. But if I can make boxes that will work as is, then I can order the 158s in bulk!

Anyway - this really wasn't that hard!
Kevin