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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: Bako on July 26, 2009, 12:41:27 AM

Title: Machine/metal shop equipment? Anyone seen suitable bits for this?
Post by: Bako on July 26, 2009, 12:41:27 AM

Hello all, dropping another line on the mic here.

In preparation for one of my already numerous projects I've been interested in machinery suitable for a machine shop or metal shop. Mostly just the basic components you'd expect to find, like drill presses, metal lathes, dual-disk grinders, MIG welder, etc.

Any ideas? I've seen plenty of bits for interior detailing for homes, offices and whatnot, but never some place where the metal grit and flux resides.

Cheers.

Title: Re: Machine/metal shop equipment? Anyone seen suitable bits for this?
Post by: Zafarelli on July 26, 2009, 09:09:36 AM

I'd be interested, too. I have started my own, but have only managed one shelf so far. At my current rate of going, it'll probably 2012 for a full workshop.

Here is one of the test casts:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/3/406_26_07_09_10_07_43.jpg)

One one almost obscenely detailed reference model:
http://public.fotki.com/ChuckDoan/model_projects/railroad_repair/

Look at his other galleries too, for some more perfection-induced depression.

Title: Re: Machine/metal shop equipment? Anyone seen suitable bits for this?
Post by: Svennn on July 26, 2009, 09:31:39 AM

This is the only thing that springs to my mind. Pretty sure I have seen workbenches and cabinets on here.
http://www.rustyrail.com/OJunkpileCastingsOScalePage.htm

Title: Re: Machine/metal shop equipment? Anyone seen suitable bits for this?
Post by: Cory on July 26, 2009, 04:36:49 PM

Sierra West's stuff for O scale is great, but at their prices I'd use the pictures as a guide for scratchbuilding.

Title: Re: Machine/metal shop equipment? Anyone seen suitable bits for this?
Post by: Hitman on July 28, 2009, 05:28:40 AM

I will second Rusty Rail at:

http://www.rustyrail.com/CastingsOScale.htm

I put my first order in on Saturday morning, and he already had it in the mail by Saturday afternoon. He posted to let me know that he wouldn`t get it out until today, but somehow got it out Saturday instead. I am looking forward to getting the package. Rick has workbenches, acetylene tanks on a cart, cabinets, etc. You should find many things of interest.

Regards,
Hitman
 8)

Title: Re: Machine/metal shop equipment? Anyone seen suitable bits for this?
Post by: bandit86 on July 28, 2009, 08:20:55 AM

I got some stuff on ebay from Skid21 or the shop name is R+l miniature marketplace nice people and nice stuff.  The stuff from berkshire is nice for what you are looking for.

Title: Re: Machine/metal shop equipment? Anyone seen suitable bits for this?
Post by: TheMightyFlip on July 28, 2009, 09:52:45 AM

Would you like some pictures of an actual machine shop? Im sat in one right now :P

Title: Re: Machine/metal shop equipment? Anyone seen suitable bits for this?
Post by: Bako on July 28, 2009, 10:42:23 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys! That's a model?!?! :o

Oh, no, no. I'm fine, Flip. Already had more than my share of experience with the interior of one and its machinery. Could have been a welder, you know.

Good luck with your stuff, Zafarelli. I'll be raiding your shop in the (hopefully) near future, as well.

Title: Re: Machine/metal shop equipment? Anyone seen suitable bits for this?
Post by: Darkoath on July 29, 2009, 02:14:21 AM

Yes I too like the new shelving unit Zaferelli.  I am looking forward to more releases and being able
to purchase them from you! :D