3D Printed Feldbahn Cars

[Willem WDLS]

Recently purchased the new Feldbahn Deutz diesel from LGB, so I needed some cars behind it. I recently bought a 3D printer, so this was my first G scale project on it.

I made the dimensions similar to the LGB's Feldbahn flat cars. I designed it from scratch (although you will see similarities of course), which took quite some time as I only had limited CAD experience. Designed it to fit LGB's Feldbahn wheels, and with hook and loop coupler compatibility.

Turned out quite well in the end.

The typical 3D printing 'layering effect' is of course present, but it seems a lot worse in pictures than in real life. I think the effect will fade with some sanding, primer and paint.

I glued some (lead free) wheel weights to the underside of the deck for some extra weight. Total weight (without wheels) is now at 140 grams, still needs to be a little higher though.

I will be posting updates here in this thread, as well as on my blog (http://www.gscaleblog.com/2016/06/06/build-log-feldbahn-cars-1).

 

[Henri]

This is really wonderful!

Can you give an estimate on how much the plastics required costs for one car? I'm just curious as I see a lot of use for such a 3D printer! Wonder if it's worth the effort and money involved!

 

[korm kormsen]

that looks good!

which printer do you use?

 

[Madman]

Painted a flat color, the printing ridges will go away for the most part. Lead free? Go for the real deal. It puts lead in your pencil.....LOL

 

[Deleted member 1986]

Nice job all round, look the part, wonders?, will you make this available on Shapeways?

http://www.shapeways.com/?&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CKrlxr3jmM0CFUyeGwodh9sIfA

 

[Willem WDLS]

Can you give an estimate on how much the plastics required costs for one car? I'm just curious as I see a lot of use for such a 3D printer! Wonder if it's worth the effort and money involved!

Plastic cost is minimal. You can do multiple with a single roll of filament.

which printer do you use?

Velleman Vertex K8400.

Painted a flat color, the printing ridges will go away for the most part.

Yes I've read that, hope it's true! Found some other tricks as well, so need to get experimenting.

Nice job all round, look the part, wonders?, will you make this available on Shapeways?
http://www.shapeways.com/?&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CKrlxr3jmM0CFUyeGwodh9sIfA

The reason I bought my printer was because of Shapeways' prices. Printing at Shapeways is fine for the smaller scales, but for large scale it's just too expensive for obvious reasons. I just uploaded my Feldbahn frame to Shapeways to see the projected cost. € 33 for the frame alone.... I can maybe offer them as a kit (from my printer, not Shapeways), but I don't know if there's any interest or how much people are willing to pay for it.