Knuckle Coupler 1/32 – Scale I – Openrailway 3D Printer Model
The file 'Knuckle Coupler 1/32 – Scale I – Openrailway 3D Printer Model' is (STL) file type, size is 439.2KB.
The file 'Knuckle Coupler 1/32 – Scale I – Openrailway 3D Printer Model' is (STL) file type, size is 439.2KB.
Since a long time I had in mind to design a 1/32 scale knuckle coupler to replace the oversized LGB coupler on my US rail cars. After a few inconclusive tries I finally found an easy to print and functional design.
The automatic coupling is working as expected and it doesn't unhook even in tight curves. It also interfaces correctly with a 820 Kadee coupler (and probably with other brands too). The springs are printed so no need for small, pricey and hard to find steel springs.
It's still a work in progress as I have to design different gearboxes to fit my various cars.
I've already made 3 :
I'm still working on others (my 4 trucks flat car and a LGB adapter).
2016-11-24 : added 09 & 10 : box and cover for the US 8-axle Flat Car (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1876524). Also fits the US 60' Boxcar (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2017636).
| 01_02_Hook_one_piece.STL | 64.8KB | |
| 01_Hook.STL | 64.5KB | |
| 02_Hook_Upper_Part.STL | 24.7KB | |
| 03_04_Jaw_one_piece.STL | 52.0KB | |
| 03_Jaw.STL | 53.4KB | |
| 04_Jaw_Upper_Part.STL | 220.3KB | |
| 05_Cover.STL | 71.2KB | |
| 06_Standard_Box.STL | 125.2KB | |
| 07_Boxcar_box.STL | 203.4KB | |
| 08_Caboose_Box.STL | 243.8KB | |
| 09_8_Axle_Flat_Car_Box.STL | 159.1KB | |
| 10_8_Axle_Flat_Car_Box_Cover.STL | 132.9KB |
