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Post by fr8kar on Jul 12, 2023 10:43:27 GMT -8
Did someone post samples here awhile back of 3D printed snow plows, the kind that attach to the pilot of diesel locomotives?
As I'm working on a model that needs plows on both ends I remembered one of my models having trouble at the last Free-mo setup I participated in. The metal plow would scrape the rails and cause a momentary short on one module (the plow was mounted correctly but the module had an issue with vertical alignment of that section of track).
If I could find a vendor of enough styles of 3D printed plows I'd definitely consider replacing some of the cast pewter parts on my models.
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Post by fishbelly on Jul 12, 2023 11:01:40 GMT -8
Yes, Donnell did.
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Post by Donnell Wells on Jul 12, 2023 18:38:43 GMT -8
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Post by fr8kar on Jul 13, 2023 10:55:17 GMT -8
Awesome! Thanks that's exactly what I need.
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Post by D Bradley on Jul 13, 2023 18:36:09 GMT -8
Running some of Donnell UP NLR style plows on my models and the look an operate great on layouts.
-Damian
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Post by pboilermaker on Jul 14, 2023 11:55:15 GMT -8
Where can these be purchased?
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Post by Donnell Wells on Jul 16, 2023 14:09:50 GMT -8
I have them listed on my Etsy shop here: Wells Model Products - Etsy There are a limited number of items listed. More to come soon! Donnell |
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Post by jmcin on Jul 16, 2023 18:13:09 GMT -8
Donnell,
Do you have any plans to do plows for CSX GEVO and other locos.I would be very interested in purchasing these if they become available.
Jim McIntyre
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Post by Donnell Wells on Jul 17, 2023 14:08:52 GMT -8
Donnell, Do you have any plans to do plows for CSX GEVO and other locos.I would be very interested in purchasing these if they become available. Jim McIntyre Hello Jim, I haven't drawn one up yet, but I can put it on the to-do list! Donnell |
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Post by tony on Jul 17, 2023 18:03:44 GMT -8
When you guys are making 3D snow plows, make a drill template to go with them. Not a paper template, but a reusable jig device. Drilling precision holes for snow plows by just measuring with a ruler is something I totally suck at.
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Post by 12bridge on Jul 17, 2023 21:51:52 GMT -8
Donnell - Any chance of adding some weed cutters to your to do list? I could use a bunch..
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Post by Donnell Wells on Jul 18, 2023 12:45:05 GMT -8
Donnell - Any chance of adding some weed cutters to your to do list? I could use a bunch.. I did a test print of a weed cutter plow a few months ago, but I haven't done anything further with it. The are several versions of "weed cutter" plows. I'll probably just do a generic version that could pass for all of them. Pictured along with the weed cutter below is an F40PH plow, one of many NS versions, and an SD70ACe plow (I haven't forgotten about you Ryan!)  |
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Post by 12bridge on Jul 18, 2023 13:07:13 GMT -8
Those look great! I would defiantly be down for some of them!
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Post by nsc39d8 on Jul 18, 2023 13:57:31 GMT -8
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Post by fishbelly on Jul 18, 2023 13:57:34 GMT -8
Me too.
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Post by pboilermaker on Jul 18, 2023 14:20:58 GMT -8
Donnell - Any chance of adding some weed cutters to your to do list? I could use a bunch.. I did a test print of a weed cutter plow a few months ago, but I haven't done anything further with it. The are several versions of "weed cutter" plows. I'll probably just do a generic version that could pass for all of them. Pictured along with the weed cutter below is an F40PH plow, one of many NS versions, and an SD70ACe plow (I haven't forgotten about you Ryan!) Those F40PH plows look outstanding. Will they be available for general sales? |
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Post by fr8kar on Jul 18, 2023 14:49:10 GMT -8
Donnell - Any chance of adding some weed cutters to your to do list? I could use a bunch.. I did a test print of a weed cutter plow a few months ago, but I haven't done anything further with it. The are several versions of "weed cutter" plows. I'll probably just do a generic version that could pass for all of them. Pictured along with the weed cutter below is an F40PH plow, one of many NS versions, and an SD70ACe plow (I haven't forgotten about you Ryan!) The more the merrier, Donnell! Keep up the great work! |
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Post by Donnell Wells on Jul 18, 2023 15:51:07 GMT -8
Those F40PH plows look outstanding. Will they be available for general sales? Yes. I will have some up on the Etsy site soon. Donnell |
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Post by cera2254 on Jul 19, 2023 5:34:24 GMT -8
May have to pick up a couple F40 plows for my Rapido units.
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Post by Donnell Wells on Jul 19, 2023 20:24:41 GMT -8
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Post by Donnell Wells on Jul 29, 2023 19:28:21 GMT -8
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Post by kentuckysouthernrwy on Jul 31, 2023 6:06:25 GMT -8
Those look nice....how well do they print with that thin a profile?
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