Hudson Tipper – 27 cu ft Side Tip Wagon Kit x 3 with wheels in 3D Resin for 4mm scale / 9mm track - OO9

£13.99 per set of 3 + 1st Class postage per order

3D printed resin kit for the ubiquitous Hudson Side Tip Wagons. This is currently Version 4c of this kit. Please check all the photos below and videos (Rotating display - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz3_kTded4I and video of a loco pulling and pushing the wagons - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTIikZf3K_E), and read the text below to know what you are receiving.

Note: these were designed to match with the Parkside Dundas DM37, there are differences, e.g. these are the correct length !

Parts, supplied UNPAINTED:
3 - Wagon Chassis with integral NEM style socket
3 - Tipper Buckets with full rivet details
6 - Coupling sets – 4 per wagon to give spares (may be loose, or attached to sprues)
3 - pairs of Kato solid metal wheels/axles (14.2mm), normally pre-fitted to the chassis
1 - Brake Wagon Extensions, each with 3 (2 spare) brake handles

These are available as sets of 3 wagons - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265470520124 or 6 wagons - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265470480645

Photos show all the parts supplied, along with some painted versions - some are earlier prototypes, so have different features/options/wheels, current version has more rivets/details.

If removing/replacing wheel-sets, do this very carefully, using pliers to hold the axles, and only apply gentle pressure to the axle boxes. The 3D resin is not as flexible or forgiving as injection moulded plastic.

The parts are printed in high-resolution resin, we are currently printing in white, although this doesn’t photograph well, it paints very well (colour you receive may vary). All prints have been cleaned and cured thoroughly, but as with all 3D prints, there may be small blemishes to tidy up.

Our couplings may be supplied still attached to the base plate, for ease of handling/protection. The supports have break-lines next to the parts, and should snap off easily, or you can cut cleanly with a sharp knife. The chassis have an NEM style slot, which also takes PECO couplings, so you can build the rake with close couplings, then add PECO ones (not included) at the end if required.

Due to tolerances/variations in the printing process, the couplings may be slightly loose, or rather tight. Loose will just require some glue or packing, if tight, ensure all the sprues/bumps are fully removed (a fingernail usually does the trick), you can also lubricate with an HB pencil (as the resin is naturally rough), but some might require gentle filing/sanding to ensure a good fit. Use super glue or PVA - solvent glues do not work on 3D resins.

The NEM style pockets and couplings are a little delicate, so take care, they will not stand up to repeated insertion and removal. Each wagon comes with 2 OO9 hooks and 2 hooks with fixed loops, so there are double the number required, in case of breakage.

Brake Extension: this converts the basic tipper into the brake version (as seen in the James Bond film – A View to a Kill with Grace Jones driving !). This has an NEM style connector, needs careful insertion (wiggling helps) into the end of one of the chassis, once attached it’s not recommended to remove.

Tipping: The skips are made a slightly tight, so they don't rattle around ! If you want them to be tappable or to rattle, one end of the skip is slightly rough, with print support marks. These can be gently sanded off, to make a loose fit. They can just about be made to tip, the problem is returning to the rest position afterwards. They now have a centre V slot to help re-position, you will need to add some lead at the bottom of the skip to get it to return.

Weight: The metal wheel-sets give the wagons a reasonable amount of weight see - video of the loco pulling/pushing the wagons But extra weight will give more stability. You can of course add weight as the tipper load, but better to add a small lead strip under the chassis, between the axles, to give a low centre of gravity.
All 3D models can be a little delicate, so don't drop them on the floor ! Also, we recommend any work be done with a file/sandpaper rather than trying to cut, as this is gentler. We cannot be held responsible for breakage during handling, but if they are damaged in the post, then please provide photographic evidence of packaging etc. Any breakage can normally be fixed with a spot of super-glue or PVA.

We hold a small stock, so will normally dispatch next working day (or even same day if early enough), but at times there may be a delay if we have to make parts to order. We will advise you when the order is received of any delay, otherwise we aim to dispatch with 2 working days.

Lastly, we are always interested in feedback (check the eBay feedback for how pleased people are with the models), both on this model, and suggestions for what to work on next.

Our full list of items available via eBay ...
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OO9 Bagnall Contractors Quarry Loco - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265433293911
OO9 Baguley Drewry RNAD Diesel - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265326635951
OO9 Steam Tram 'Toby' - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265359771947
Dummy-109 Chassis - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265342204528
KATO 11-109 Chassis - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265446338185
Rolling stock:
6 off Talyllyn 2 Bar Slate Wagons - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265533837917 / 3 off Talyllyn 2 Bar Slate Wagons - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265533841555
6 off Penrhyn Wagons - Coal/Flat Ended/Bolster - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265522673189
6 off Tipper Wagons - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265470480645 / 3 off Tipper Wagons - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265470520124
Pair (2) Cattle Wagons/Vans - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265425456807
6 off Ffestiniog 2T Slate Wagons - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265358514663 / 3 off Ffestiniog 2T Slate Wagons - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265364746106

Thank you
Nigel