Locomotion Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I haven't found any references to using 3D printers to produce modelling aids. I've been working on a version of the Miniart WWI omnibus for a while now, and those who have attempted it will know that there are many fragile parts. In the course of handling the model I managed to break the rear grabrail which has a fairly complex shape. I used my 3D printer to make a bending jig to produce the shape accurately, and after a few trials with copper wire: I made the final part in brass and attached it to the model: Since then I have made a jig to accurately reproduce a number of identical brackets: A jig for filing an accurate groove in a 3D-printed dome light fitting: And various drilling, shaping and assembly jigs: I hope that this post provides some useful inspiration, I'm sure that forum members will come up with many imaginative and useful solutions! 23 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertross Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Whilst its a bit late. an excellent use of 3d printers. Great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomotion Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertross Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Hi @Locomotion seeing your interests lie in the steam area will be 3d printing some of my own parts (hopefully) for a 7mm Midland Railway Baldwin. Will share some info soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomotion Posted March 22, 2022 Author Share Posted March 22, 2022 Hi Albertross, looking forward to seeing more of your project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertross Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 I wont intrude on your thread too much - Midland Railway Baldwin - 1900 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Saw this post, and thought of a simple jig I made last night - for building Sherman tank tracks. The white thing in the photo above - the design is very simple 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Not a jig, but a piece of equipment ... FDM printed paint storage This is sized for Vallejo/Hataka/Ammo-Mig paints. Not perfect, but does the job, so good enough .. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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