FULL SIZE PARTS FOR RESTORATION PROJECTS

In addition to scale model parts, we can also design and print parts for use in restoration, reconstruction or replication of full-size artefacts, vehicles and rolling stock. Typically these could be for use as casting patterns or masters for replacement parts to be cast in metal.
If this service would be of interest to you, please get in touch for further information. It will help if you can provide drawings, sketches or pictures of the items in question, or your own design or STL files.
See below for some examples of projects to date. Click on images to enlarge.

See also the Great Western (SVR) Association website http://www.gw-svr-a.org.uk/2426-restoration.html and other pages for further details of their rolling stock restoration work.

GWR Carriage Corridor Window Handrail Brackets
1. Design by Chase 3D.
​2. Photo of brass original with two 3D printed masters for casting. Pound coin for scale.



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GWR Carriage Handle Brackets
1. Design by Chase 3D.
​2. 3D printed master for casting. Pound coin for scale.



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​GWR Carriage Sliding Door Lock Finger Pull
1. Salvaged original part.
​2. Design by Chase 3D.




3. Door handle back plates.​ Design by Chase 3D.
4. Rolling stock owner's plate. ​Design by Chase 3D.





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Parts on the Printer

Babcock Engine Name Plate (casting pattern)
1. Customer's own design.
​2. Part shown on printer bed. One of the largest parts yet to be made on this printer, being approximately 306mm x 106mm.