Re: Quick relay cabinet

jpv69OGR Forum Member

While I'm waiting for 3D parts for my well cars, I used the free time to do this little thing;

Starting from this photo,

Then a 3D drawing without details to validate the design,

Made a 2D plan for exact dimensions

It's not very clear!!!! shake

And a transparent view to check if all pieces are in place

Finally, built and painted

The paint has hidden (or eaten!) the louvers (relief decals from MICROMARK)!!

Funny to do and a cost around 0 €! only remaining pieces of styrene and 10 mm of 0,5 mm diameter brass wire!

Next one to come:

I suppose that the box beside is for the batteries?

If interested, I can send a copy of the 2D drawing in envelope; I can't have a better clearness! and if some have SKETCHUP on their computer, the 3D drawing is also available (made with SKETCHUP 2017).

jpv in France

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6/20/175:29 AM

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rtr12OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Very nice! I also think there is a market for things like this. I dabble in electronic projects (mostly stuff that others discuss here on the forum) and these type of projects sometimes need a place to be hidden beside the tracks. Your utility panels would be great for this. I am sure there would be many other uses as well. I think the smaller 'batteries' box would also be a good item to have for hiding things. Thanks for posting!

6/20/172:09 PM

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jpv69OGR Forum Member

Thanks, RTR12! little things, essential to the scenery and also useful to hide some components, but it's very narrow inside! you have to remove the bottom part and the reinforcement strips inside to have more place. The second one will be wider!

jpv in France

6/20/174:29 PM

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MaxSouthOzOGR Forum Member

Excellent, JP. The smallest things still deserve the same attention to detail. thumb

6/20/175:25 PM

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jpv69OGR Forum Member

Thanks, Max!

Here is the second one - 3D drawing only because now it's time to go to bed (for me!); tomorrow is another day!

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rtr12OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

You're welcome. The electronic items are pretty small these days, depending on what your project might be. I like your 2nd design too, also very nice.

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Tuscan JimOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Hey, does anyone have a picture of what it looks like inside one of these things?

6/20/1710:33 PM

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jpv69OGR Forum Member

RTR12----> thanks for your comment!

Tuscan Jim----> here is the inside of one of these things on the french railways but I think it's quite the same everywhere!

On the other hand, mine are empty!!!

jpv in France

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6/21/174:02 AM

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Trainman2001OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Very neat. Good use of the software too. A good plan is halfway to success.

6/21/176:39 PM

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Tuscan JimOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

jpv69 posted:
RTR12----> thanks for your comment!
Tuscan Jim----> here is the inside of one of these things on the french railways but I think it's quite the same everywhere!
On the other hand, mine are empty!!!
jpv iMy firstn France

Very cool. My first glimpse inside one of these! (or something similar)

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jpv69OGR Forum Member

Yes, TR 2001, a good drawing and the work is half done! and SKETCHUP is very easy for this kind of building; it's just a shame not to have an access to the "LAYOUT PART" like the pro version! but it's too expensive for me! perhaps a light version would be preferable in the free version..... rolleyes (I've seen you are a user of SU too).