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Post by wmcbride on Jul 28, 2024 12:32:07 GMT -8
I have two Atlas B23-7s with some broken / damaged handrails.
Atlas Parts has no replacements.
Any recommendations as to whose aftermarket stanchions would be best suited since I am going to have to replace the handrails completely?
Thanks.
Bill McBride
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Post by JohnJ on Jul 28, 2024 12:59:33 GMT -8
I’m not sure how much profit there’d be, but I figure someone who made drop-in metal replacements for specific models could sell a lot of product. I tried Smokey Valley, and my perception is that there’s a lot of bending and fussing to get those to work. Something that would just plug right into the cast holes on,say, your Atlas B23-7 would be great. Most of my models are one slightly rough handling away from ruining non-replaceable handrails.
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Post by cr9617 on Jul 28, 2024 13:22:12 GMT -8
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Post by Baikal on Jul 28, 2024 13:51:05 GMT -8
I’m not sure how much profit there’d be, but I figure someone who made drop-in metal replacements for specific models could sell a lot of product. I tried Smokey Valley, and my perception is that there’s a lot of bending and fussing to get those to work. Something that would just plug right into the cast holes on,say, your Atlas B23-7 would be great. Most of my models are one slightly rough handling away from ruining non-replaceable handrails.
I agree 100%. I've been hearing this call for over 40 years! There's KV stanchions, but there's not that big of a variety. Cast, stamped, etched, different stanchions might need different manufacturing processes.
Also, it's been about 50 years since pepole have asked for "flat" or modular type rolling stock / loco kits. The rise of 3D printing has lessened the need for these, however.
3D metal printing exists for expensive stuff like aircraft parts. I wonder if there's any way to 3D print metal stanchions?
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Post by wmcbride on Jul 28, 2024 13:53:40 GMT -8
I had been looking at the KV stanchions and they may be the best bet. Bill McBride |
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Post by cpr4200 on Jul 28, 2024 14:06:23 GMT -8
3D metal printing exists for expensive stuff like aircraft parts. I wonder if there's any way to 3D print metal stanchions?
Do they actually print in metal, or do they print what amounts to lost wax masters that are used to make castings? |
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Post by fr8kar on Jul 28, 2024 14:10:11 GMT -8
You can probably find Utah Pacific stanchions for sale on eBay or at train shows and swap meets. They are a little thick in terms of depth, but they look good and are very durable. You'll have to bend your own railings.   |
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Post by Baikal on Jul 28, 2024 14:23:16 GMT -8
3D metal printing exists for expensive stuff like aircraft parts. I wonder if there's any way to 3D print metal stanchions?
Do they actually print in metal, or do they print what amounts to lost wax masters that are used to make castings?
Printing. I haven't looked in to the various processes.
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Post by wmcbride on Jul 28, 2024 18:00:29 GMT -8
You can probably find Utah Pacific stanchions for sale on eBay or at train shows and swap meets. They are a little thick in terms of depth, but they look good and are very durable. You'll have to bend your own railings. Thanks. I had forgotten about Utah Pacific... Bill McBride |
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