Hello All,
Now Shapeways is no more, does anyone know if David Hirst of Model Engine Works is still producing 3D prints of his wonderful models? Also,is there another collection of all the 3D designers and printers that used to be on Shapeways? Light Railway Stores doesn't seem to do much in Coaches & Trams.
Any help much appreciated,
David Banks
David updated his blog a few days ago (31st December) and his email address is published there. It might be worth contacting him directly.
https://modelengineworks.blogspot.com/ (https://modelengineworks.blogspot.com/)
modelengineworks@outlook.com
And Shapeways is (apparently) rising from the ashes, but the marketplace won't be available as it was according to their blog https://www.shapeways.com/blog/shapeways-marketplace-update (https://www.shapeways.com/blog/shapeways-marketplace-update)
Another blog post says they have acquired 'Thangs' which appears to be similar to the old Shapeways marketplace.
There are other suppliers of 3D printed vehicles or kits in our scale and there is also a list of useful links on the Society website(though I thinks we need to check its accuracy) Useful Links (https://009society.com/news/links/)
Julian
Quote from: Julian Evison on January 07, 2025, 09:45There are other suppliers of 3D printed vehicles or kits in our scale and there is also a list of useful links on the Society website(though I thinks we need to check its accuracy) Useful Links (https://009society.com/news/links/)
I'd forgotten about that page.
Here are some other small business 3D printers who sell 009 stuff:
Narrow Minded Railworks (https://narrowmindedrailworks.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopw12u0BuAVnObGxhaxWZkZZ5Jsusrp3rAjc6bawQNTZNRNp4Yl) Loco body shells and lineside models
Double M Pro. He doesn't have a shop web site, but advertises on Facebook and sells through Etsy.
https://www.facebook.com/doublemmodels/ (https://www.facebook.com/doublemmodels/)
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DoubleMpro (https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DoubleMpro)
Gubbin Box Models. Some 009, other scales and fantasy wargaming characters. Has a Facebook page and sells through eBay.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563970648893 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563970648893)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/gubbin-box-models?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1NDW2ruVXmrckzgxDA_cDlenVvbvYGjo0U7REBxjOnn_kZll7oxVynfIE_aem_hFfaCiliu1QCVzOmJPt5aw (https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/gubbin-box-models?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1NDW2ruVXmrckzgxDA_cDlenVvbvYGjo0U7REBxjOnn_kZll7oxVynfIE_aem_hFfaCiliu1QCVzOmJPt5aw)
Nigel Brooks https://www.brooks3dmodels.com/ (https://www.brooks3dmodels.com/)
Tom Bell / Tebee Models. He used to be on Shapeways. Also a web page and eBay shop. All gone it seems. I've bought from him directly. I'm not sure about sharing his email and what he may have for sale at the moment but he can be contacted via the Narrow Gauge Railway Modelling Online forum. He has put some of his designs online, e.g.
https://www.thingiverse.com/tebee/designs#google_vignette (https://www.thingiverse.com/tebee/designs#google_vignette)
Edit: Tom has just posted on NGRM Online (https://ngrm-online.com/index.php?/forums/topic/34240-tb-models-possible-resurrection/&do=findComment&comment=890869) - he hopes to start selling again, but ill-health and shipping from France (where he lives) are making it difficult.
Matt Ditch Photography. I've not bought from him. He also posts on NGRM Online.
https://www.mattditch.photography/online-shop-1 (https://www.mattditch.photography/online-shop-1)
Edit:
Another supplier popped up on NGRM Online:
STM Models https://stmodels.sumupstore.com/ (https://stmodels.sumupstore.com/) Some 009 locomotives and a lot of detailing parts.
I can contact David if you wish. He is still designing 3D models. He is also a member of the Society, although I don'tthink he's on this forum
Many thanks to all who replied, and special thanks to Graeme Dunbar for the links to other 3D printers, and Hugh, if you could contact David, I would be very interested to see what he is producing now.
On a slightly different note I have found a 3D print on Ebay of Taliesin. It does have a skirt to hide a Kato chassis, but my Dremel will soon remove that. I just have to see what room there is inside to fit a Graham Farish 4P chassis.I will contact the seller (Mark Holcroft) to see if he can provide some dimensions of the space for a 4P chassis. Here's the info for anyone interested:-
eBay item number:305770273440
Kind Regards,
David
Thanks David. That's a new one on me. I see he has a web page and an Instagram page for photos too.
Mark Holcroft Models
https://greatlittletrains.co.uk/ (https://greatlittletrains.co.uk/)
https://www.instagram.com/mark.holcroft.modelworks/ (https://www.instagram.com/mark.holcroft.modelworks/)
Plus (as I've just noticed) links on his Instagram page to Thingiverse and Cults3D pages too.
Another one to add to the list of 3D print suppliers?
David, I have sent you a PM with David's reply
H.