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Few more on my 1956=59 ROLLEIFLEX E2 Xenotar and 2002 dated FUJI NPC160 rated 100ASA and processed in C41. I had LIGHT LEAKS on last few frames even though camera had been CLA'd couple of years ago I had to CROP this due to the flare
Seeing that I've posted my BR 9f, I figured I'd post My finished E2. (Featuring some Stroudley coaches)
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Hmm, something's new right?
Ever since I built this engine I thought the wheels were a bit small. Now I ordered the 3D-printed wheels from Shupp's shapeways store and wanted to try them out.
First of all this is my first experience with 3D printed parts in any way so I also want to write something about that. Having the wheels in my hand the first time they do feel a bit grainy, but that was something I already expected. Something that surprised me on the other hand was that I intuitively held them very carefully as the do feel like they could break more easily than molded parts. Some wheels fit more loosely on the axle than others (depending on the individual print) so with some wheels I was afraid I could break or deform them when using too much force (or applying the force somehow wrong). So in the end I used a small hammer to "slam" some axles into the wheels. I appreciate that though, because nothing is worse than a wheel falling off during a run, better too tight than too loose.
The pins for the connection rods are very tight too though so the pins themselves don't turn, thankfully the cut half beam has enough tolerance. I'm not sure if this is something that will change when running the engine more often though.
Having said enough about the 3D prints themselves I do like the new look very much. While I do think they are a very very tiny bit too large now, but they definitely have a more realistic size.
The only problem now is the colour difference which is much more obvious in real life than on this picture. The wheels do have a bit of a purple touch to them, but that is something only shapeways can change.
Anyway, what do you guys think about the new look?