[David bigcheeseplant]

I am currently modelling High Wycombe station in the period 1854-64 as it was as a broad gauge terminus, I have drawn up the Brunel train shed that still stands plus other buildings, I have used Fusion 360 software which allows me to export the files to the laser cutter or 3D printer to produce a kit of parts for the structures.

I will also need to design and build all the trackwork and locos and rolling stock so a bit of a scratch building marathon.

David

 

[Graham Plowman]

Those are pretty impressive 3D models!

 

[David bigcheeseplant]

Thanks, it is a free software if you use it for hobby use. I still need to add more details trackwork and rolling stock. I have tried to recreate this view along Birdcage walk.

 

[dwb]

That's fantastic.
I am interested to see how you recreate the textures of brick, stone etc.
I have dabbled with Fusion 360 and produced a couple of small parts but never anything as complex as what you are modelling.

David

 

[David bigcheeseplant]

In Fusion you can add or edit any texture you like to a surface, So I can take a photo of a brick wall then use it as a texture. On the actual model I need to draw in the texture myself as well as any brick bond, so export a drawing from Fusion to AutoCAD where it is easier to do, attached is the wall from the station above where the parts have been laser cut to resemble flint and brick, I am now experimenting the best way to paint it.

on the best way to paint it.

 

[34C]

Are this locations wagon turntables all 'in rear' of what's been 3D modelled? Most impressive.

 

[David bigcheeseplant]

There is a small 20 foot loco turntable at this period the locos were small 2-2-2 or 4-4-0 tank engines.
This is a screen shot of my model on the 1875 map, by which time the original station had become a goods shed but you can see the turntable.

 

[dwb]

That part you've shown us looks really good. I can't see any of the artefacts I am used to seeing from 3D printing. What material / process have you used to get such a good result?

David

 

[David bigcheeseplant]

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[David bigcheeseplant]

I have not had a go at painting the flint and brick, this wall is made up from three layers of Romark to achieve the correct depths of reassess.

 

[dwb]

this wall is made up from three layers of Romark

Aaaah - penny drops . I was stuck in the rut of thinking Fusion 360 = 3D printing ...

David

 

[David bigcheeseplant]

Some more work on the Fusion 360 model this time I have added more trackwork and the small 20 foot loco turntable.

 

[David bigcheeseplant]

I decided to 3D print the water tank to see how it came out, I will probably laser cut it to make the final version but it is nice to create something physical rather than virtual.

 

[David bigcheeseplant]

Some more work on the model this time adding a loco, coaches and signals.