Isinglass - Gresley Dia.109 Sleeper 3rd
Isinglass are well known amongst LNER and BR(ER) modellers for their fine range of loco and coach drawings.
They have recently entered the field of 3D printing, and I bought this coach kit which is still under construction for an evaluation.
Unlike several 3D printed offerings, this needed little sanding work on the parts, and the quality of fit is very good indeed. I've used Araldite Rapid two part for glueing, which gives time to ensure that all is set up square and true.
To benefit from the way the kit is designed, I've departed from my normal route of a five part bodyshell with roof attached to sides and ends before painting. A bit of careful filing means the roof is a push fit and should be able to be fitted neatly after painting - see next picture.
Isinglass - Gresley Dia.109 Sleeper 3rd
Isinglass are well known amongst LNER and BR(ER) modellers for their fine range of loco and coach drawings.
They have recently entered the field of 3D printing, and I bought this coach kit which is still under construction for an evaluation.
Unlike several 3D printed offerings, this needed little sanding work on the parts, and the quality of fit is very good indeed. I've used Araldite Rapid two part for glueing, which gives time to ensure that all is set up square and true.
To benefit from the way the kit is designed, I've departed from my normal route of a five part bodyshell with roof attached to sides and ends before painting. A bit of careful filing means the roof is a push fit and should be able to be fitted neatly after painting - see next picture.