I have completed uploading all necessary 3D print STL files to Thingiverse, an online 3D library of items that people have uploaded to the internet.
The 3D STL files are signal base/mechanisms for various types of NSWGR Lower and Upper Quadrant HO signals, including bracket versions of each.
Also uploaded are quite a number of bending jigs for safety handrails, operating rods, along with some jigs to assist in the placement and attachment of the resulting handrails.
On initial checking it will be seen that there only appears to be 24 'things'/designs, but each of these will usually have multiple variation of base/mechanisms for instance, and similarly with bending jigs.
Each of these 24 'things'/designs has a Description text section that include links to download the various signal build instructions.
Instructions on the use of the various jigs can be found in the particular signal type instructions. Note that typical jig types will be explained with photos, other similar jigs will be used the same way.
The total of signal STL 3D print files uploaded is 92.
Also available is a bracket for holding 9g servos (the blue servos). This will hold the servo in either a vertical or horizontal position.
The files are available for free although there is a 'Tip the Designer' option if you are so inclined.
I have made these files available to help improve the hobby, or at least for those modellers who want to have NSWGR LQ and UQ signals on their layout, and to support John Dersch of Ornamental Castings who will now be supplying the lost wax cast brass signal posts and signal detail parts. John is the designer and supplier of the Uneek range of scenery detail items.
John can be contacted through his web site:
https://www.orncastings.com/
For those who are interested here is the link to my Thingiverse collection of 3D STL files.
https://www.thingiverse.com/Mirg49/designs
The files will download in a ZIP file.
If anyone has any questions I can be contacted by email at rpilgrim@bigpond.net.au
Enjoy, hopefully.
Ray Pilgrim
