Mini Toy Steam Train, moving side-rods, SNAP TOGETHER, BUILT-IN SUPPORTS, Thomas Tank Engine by robert.stevenson

robert.stevenson

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Print Profile(1)

All

X1 Carbon

P1S

P1P

X1E

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, No Brim, No Supports, 15% infill

Designer

5.3 h

1 plate

4.3(16)

Boost

142

239

233

135

Released

Description

Version 5

Features:

SNAP TOGETHER DESIGN
MOVING SIDE-RODS
ROTATING WHEELS
MAGNETS FOR COUPLING TRUCKS (OPTIONAL)
NO SUPPORTS
FITS COMMON KIDS WOODEN TRACK (20mm between wheels)
WORKS WITH THOMAS WOOD SERIES, TAKE ALONG, AND TAKE N PLAY SETS
MATCHING CART/TRUCK

A three piece, snap-together, print-in-place toy steam train with moving wheels, and moving side-rods and built in supports with complementing cart. Based on the LBSCR E2 Class with extended side tanks from 1916 of which Thomas the Tank Engine from “The Railway Series” Books by Rev. W. Awdry and “Thomas and Friends” TV Show, is based upon.

BILL OF MATERIALS:

PRINT LIST:

TOP, QTY = 1
BOTTOM LEFT, QTY = 1
BOTTOM RIGHT, QTY = 1
CART HALVES, QTY=2
SNAP CLIPS, QTY = 6

ADDITIONAL HARDWARE:

5x3mm MAGNETS, QTY = 4 (OPTIONAL)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Print all pieces. Careful when removing the snap clips.
Gently remove supports by applying horizontal pressure just where the support meets the part. If you experience resistance, use a sharp knife to carefully separate the join.
Apply careful rotating force to release the wheels. Wheel will continue to loosen with use.
Use snap clips to connect the two bottom halves (right and left) together. Insert the clips firmly until a snap can be heard.
Finally, connect the bottom half to the top with the remaining clips.
(Optional) Use a light application of epoxy with 5x3mm round neodymian magnets. Be sure to orient the magnets correctly before affixing. (ie. make sure the magnets are flipped the correct direction to attract and not repel other toys).
Enjoy!

0.4mm nozzle

0.2mm Layer Height

No Supports (except built in wheel supports of course which break away with ease!)

Brim not required (for most materials)

Generally standard settings

Train Size: 77mm x 33mm x 50mm (LxWxH) (20mm between wheels)

Printed on the Bambu Labs X1 Carbon with AMS with eSun & Hatchbox PLA+

Enjoy!

Soli Deo Gloria

Comment & Rating (19)

@Vittorio

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, No Brim, No Supports, 15% infill

ottima stampa perfetta

@BinaryGrind

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, No Brim, No Supports, 15% infill

Print finish but it does not separate from included designed supports without coming apart completely.

The designer has replied

@robert.stevenso

Surprising and I'm sorry mate. Never had anyone say that they had that issue before. The supports should remove relatively easily. Can I ask some things to trouble shoot? What part did you have the problem with? The wheels, the side bar? What came apart? What kind of filament are you using? Thanks for your patience.

@robert.stevenso

May sound silly but you are using a 0.4mm nozzle correct? Just making sure because the spacing is designed for the stock 0.4 Nozzle. Using a larger like a 0.6 or 0.8 would cause the slicer to mess up the print and not understand the spacing between the supports and the actual nozzle. And looking at it Bambu would not stop you if that's what you did. Other materials like PETG would likely also not play nice and cause the supports to stick. I'll look at it again and maybe upload a supportless version when I can so the user could manage that themselves if they like.