Laser scanning and 3D printing narrow gauge rolling stock

Hopefully of interest to the group. Flexiscale is a new venture that is using laser scanners to capture extremely accurate models of narrow gauge prototypes and then using 3D printing to produce models of them in a variety of scales. Our first major project was scanning ex-Penrhyn loco EWinifred, now at Bala Lake. We've just completed scanning the four extant George England locos on the Ffestiniog Railway. You can support this project through our Kickstarter campaign: 3D printed kits of the Ffestiniog Englands from laser scans. by Chris Thorpe from The Flexiscale Company — Kickstarter.

More information abou Flexiscale, and how you can start your own project for a specific item of rolling stock: The Flexiscale Co : Welcome

 

That's pretty damn cool. Presumably you can make any item of stock in this fashion?

 

Thanks. Yes, you can point the lasers at pretty much anything. If you'd like to suggest your own project, you can do so! Just go to: The Flexiscale Co : Welcome, create an account and start a project.

Dan

 

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Even before, I really wanted my own 3D scanner in my printing shop; however, I’m afraid it would cost me too much. Any idea how much it will cost? When it comes to 3D printing, I really give importance to price tags and expenditures. I observe frugality. That’s why when it comes to materials; I choose reasonable prices and deals of filaments at 3d2print.net. For 3D printers, I value 3D printer kits to build my very own machine.