Updates: Mingda's response to the mis-aligned homing mechanism was that the issue was caused by "violent transportation", and not a "product design problem" The missing unload button was intentional, not a bug. Mingda intend you to snip off the old filament, and extrude fresh filament through - not a fan of this decision! They've also provided a voucher code for $20 off, use code "DRXDSYVM7N05"
Mingda are usually pretty good, but what they told you just seems like excuses. Mind you, they wouldn't want to potentially admit they had a design flaw. I very much do not like the snip and feed filament option. I think I would want to find alternate firmware to restore the unload option as clip and feed seems quite wasteful.
Just a thought Sam, this printer could make blocks of scenery. For a 2 foot by 3 foot n gauge layout you could print the entire thing in sections, landscape, buildings, tunnels and trackbed ready to lay the track. Just glue them to a board and paint!
Good video Sam I like watching your reviews that are not just model railroading. It very interesting to watch to see how good these products do. So good building Sam .
You seem to be addicted to 3D printers :). Mingda are usually pretty good pritners. I ended up with a Creality Ender 5, which is a decent sized printer, but what I liked about it is it is not a "bed slinger". The bed only moves in Z axis, and the head itself moves in X and Y axis. I think a 3D printer is almost an essential tool for railway modelling these days, whether it be for creating your only rolling stock, scenary or just boxes to cover your electrical stuff. I use to think glue etc was needed on build plates, but then I found a really thorough clean and a good bed levelling solved my adhesion issues and after the first 3 rolls of filament experimenting, I have never had to use anything on any build surface for adhesion. Maybe I was lucky to get a really good set up as I do know a lot of people use adhesion assistants.
Thank you. This is a great video and review. I have the Magician X and I have been having trouble with the model sticking to the plate. I think it is something that could be corrected with the baby steps adjustment. Could you do a video of "Tips and Tricks" for Magician 3D printers. For example: What does it look like when Z is too low? What does it look like when Z is too high? What happens when temperatures are too low? What happens when temperatures are too high? How to know when the nozzle needs replacing? I notices that you used a glue stick. Do you do that for each print? Every third print? once a day? I have had a problem with grit in the extruder gears which I took apart and cleaned. Where did you buy new nozzles, from Mingda? or from Amazon? As you can see I am a beginner at this and your videos are very much appreciated. Thanks.
Thanks Robert - yes a bit of fine tuning with the baby step is essential, and also using glue on the build plate... you can also lightly scrub the build plate with IPA and a toothbrush after every couple of prints, which renews the stickiness for several cycles. And definitely - I'm thinking of doing a video full of 3D printing tips and tricks :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Very cool review. If your gonna review more 3D printers in the future I suggest the voxelab Aquila X2. I have that printer and it does a pretty good job although a bit more basic than the other ones you’ve reviewed
I'd encourage you to try a Creality ENDER 3 or 5 next, all metal construction rather than plastic. Also rather than glue stick use 50mm masking tape, works wonders on glass beds. Plus when its tired you can just replace the tape.
Mr.Sam, will you ever consider building a OO9 scale layout to go with your OO scale layout. OO9 scale is the narrow gauge partner of OO scale. You can even make your own printed narrow gauge engines if you like. I will keep on waiting for an answer. Also, I am still waiting for that BR class 28.
Hey Sam, I want to make a suggestion. You've mentioned before about these printers which don't have an enclosure and I was wondering if it would be possible for you to make your own? I was thinking if you can get some Plexiglas and cut it to size, you could build a decent enclosure which would simply sit over top of the printer on a table. You could use strong tape or glue to secure the edges together and tape could also be used to make a hinge to put a door on to access the print bed. Honestly if you could look into this, it may make for a great video and possibly help others out who would like an enclosure for their printers as well.
Sam, video idea. With how expensive oo9 locomotives are, it would be cool to see if you can produce a narrow guage steam locomotive of your own design that beets the big companies. As with your Gladstone, you could get pre made wheels from a few second hand N Guage locomotives. Gordon's Hill top station would also be epic with a narrow guage line from from Gordon's Hill mountains 😀 And awesome video as always Sam 😀
Awesome idea! I don't think there's any chance of beating the big companies, except on price... which would be extremely easy! I'll definitely think about it - thanks for the idea :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Looks like a nice printer Sam. I agree It would be most interesting to do a follow up review with a bogie coach or something substantial in O gauge that tests the size of print this machine is capable of.
Love your work mate. You should think about getting something like the Anycubic M3 or M3 plus. You’ll take your models to the next level. Their nice to use with the water washable resins.
Hi Sam, we would like to let you know that we have ordered the great little Peckett you showed earlier, and received it today at 4.14 GBP shipping cost. What a cute, beautiful and lovely loco! Some work to do to convert it to AC Märklin K-rail, but we do have a plan which should work including reversing. Both coupling heights for OO and H0 follow the 8.5 +/- 0.2 mm NEM 360 standard and do connect easily. Thanks for the inspiration!
Ahh that's great news - really glad you're happy with it... good luck with the conversion, do let me know how you get on! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Hi Sam I have a mingda d2 which I do love even with its quirks. The d2 has the filament unload button but I never use it as I find if it doesn't unload quick enough the molten filament sets in the thought tube and clogs the printer. This may be why they have removed the option
Hi Sam, Thanks for a great review. In it you mentioned that you had to download the manual and as I am unable to see one on the Mingda site, can you please advise where you downloaded it from. Many thanks from downunder.
I did manage to find the manual on their website by just looking up this machine! It was also included on the SD card which came with the machine, Cheers, Sam :)
I'm still not convinced in buying one as they need to be of higher quality and have smoother layered surfaces. Though fair play to you Sam in stepping into this field of 3D printing.
Soon you'll be printing your own model train sheds and tunnels,keep growing the channel I love your videos,could you 3d print an Irish steam train?also what would you recommend for a model train starter,I'll be starting on my birthday,June 10th,can't wait!soon I'll be running a A4 and coaches along CNR railway,CNR shall be the railways name
That's a great idea! This is large enough to make a mean little tunnel... and have a very good birthday, and I hope you have fun with the hobby... and there's so much to choose from - I'd say maybe look at some reviews and pick out something you like? :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@SamsTrains a couple of weeks until the first piston runs on the CNR module railway, thanks for your videos,I appreciate the time and effort you put into them,have a good evening,:)thks
another great video, cheers for that. As a matter of interest, how much does the material cost when making something like the waggon? I've never looked at these printers before so absolutely no idea of material costs etc
Looks great Sam!! I would love to see you make you’re own cement silo wagon for oo or ho scale with that printer, like the czech cement wagon Uacs Raj silo cement wagons with thier iconnic for thier onion shaped silos as a suggestion! Good luck priniting more in the future!
There was no visible damage to it, but the telltale was the way it was extruding. I wasn’t filming when the collision happened sadly, but my makeshift homing rod wasn’t detected and so the nozzle crashed… all fixed now, I’ve made a new 3D printed rod which is just like the original but in the correct position!
Is there any way you could produce and sell some of your printed railway items. Always looking for printed loco bodies on eBay but they start at £30 and go up to £50 normally for 0-4-0 chassis. Some of your wagon bodies and chassis would be great.
Excellent video Sam. I am not sure about the quality of the printer and although it’s a try printer, basic faults like your experience is something that the manufacturers are getting away with on a daily basis. That said, your experience obviously helps you, and it does look like a good printer. Hope you have a good playtime with the new Toy. With 4 printers, you must give an overall rating for the 4. Happy printing. Superb information as usual.
Thanks Paul - yes one or two issues with the quality this time - they are what they are. I'm having a great playtime - thanks very much for the kind comment! Cheers, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains your experience with the printers helped save damages further. Hope supplier responds with positive results. Hopefully one day (many moons from now) some manufacturer will look favourably on me , although I don’t have the subscriptions yet, lol. I model in N and looking at the printers , resin would be the medium, pla etc is too stringy for small scale 2mm. I really enjoy the lessons. Have a wonderful platinum Jubilee. A golden arrow with teaks.
Do you happen to know a cheap source for axles? I find axles/wheels cost 3 - 5 euro for one, which may be a bit much for my printing adventures. Looking forward to a printing video on a coach with bogies. Or perhaps a piece of scenery? :)
Will you dare to design and print a full Pullman coach (form the iconic Venise-Simplon Orient express), now that you should have enough printing surface ?
@@SamsTrains Personally my present near-completed 3d prining modelism projects : 1) decauville shunting locomotive (waiting for motor tests before seperating the model into printable parts with minimalistic post-processing) 2) Ariane 5 at 1/100 scale the model is waiting for the final details (fuel pipes, and other miscelanous details) and the one that I would begin when these are completed : 1) 1/100 or 1/87 scale concorde (a relatively easy plane as the fuselage, nose and tail are cylinder/ cones, the engines will give me some work though) 2) Althom's Coradia Liner type Regiolis (french name) in a 4 coach configuration (modern self propelled vehicule for regional transport, that isn't produced by manufacturers) Thanks a lot for sharing your 3D printing adventure, it gave me the motivation to begin on my side
Hi Sam cool printer looks really good another question I have is where do you get the ex Gresley coaches in the cream and Red as I have recently acquired a hornby L1 in lner green and I don't have an coaches to match it with other than some teak coaches. All the best Guy 😁
Hey Ed! Those coaches of mine were second hand, and I found them at train fairs - so if you look around, you should be able to find some! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Sounds awesome - the Mingda ones have been the best of the ones I've tried, though this one was a bit troublesome to set up unfortunately! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
6:20 do you need to watch it print a few times before you know if it's left or right handed? Wouldn't want to push it to draw with the side that's not naturally dominant 😜 Great review. I'm looking into a filament printer because sometimes you need a bit of flexibility/bend in a model and resin just has no give!
These tend to be quite ambidextrous, but I do detect a right hand bias with this machine, hence my placemen of the holder. Sounds great - filament certainly can be flexible! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
P.S Did you let the bed cool before removing the part because I know on my 3-D printer if you do not cool the bed first before removing you can damage the bed adhesive
Nah I don't tend to let it cool - though you're right it's easier to remove if you do! I just apply IPA to the adhesive every few prints and scrub gently with a toothbrush... redistributes it nicely and makes it sticky again! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Hi Ian - yes the SD card comes with the slicing software (slicing is the term used for preparing already-designed models for printing), though this machine uses Cura, which is free to download and use online. This software doesn't allow you to design models though - for that I'd recommend Sketchup, which is also free and can be used online :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
am I the only one who wants to see that test print return in future videos like Bullman? I would like to see you use this printer used for O gauge, Gauge 1, and even S gauge versions of your 3D printed rolling stock
The packaging issue could have been solved with plastic bags, very simple. Could the “homeing” problem an adjustment issue or manufacturing oversight? Liked the video, this is something I would like to do myself. Thanks for the review, hope they can get the issues you covered corrected.
That's very true John - plastic bags would have definitely solved it. I'm not sure about the homing issue - there's nothing that can really have been adjusted to fix the issue: I checked that everything was assembled correctly, yet it was still a good 2mm out... I've now 3D printed a new homing rod which is a bit better than my bodge solution! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Hi Sam. I understand there is a lot more involved with printing with a resin printer, but they are supposed to be more detailed(?); have you ever considered one?
Yes they sure can produce better detail - but they're messy and require ventilation... and my space can't cope with either unfortunately :( Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Hi Sam, Very good review, I would love to have a go with One, (can't afford things like this on my pension) , like what you do keep it up, All the best Brian 😃
Thanks a lot Brian - luckily the prices do seem to be coming down with things like this, so hopefully they'll keep getting more affordable! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Interesting. I won't be trading in my Ender 3s though. Much cheaper and actually more upgradable. Maybe one to look at? Enormous Community behind them and a huge number of upgrades for them.
I have found a wagon that might beat that dapol wagon by kadee they made box cars with Separately fitted ladders brake pipes couplers all down to real springs on Bogeys not molded!
And here I am again, with no real interest in having a 3D printer, watching another of Sam’s videos of him making something on a 3D printer…why do I watch these videos? I don’t care for 3D printing, but I keep watching the videos and enjoying them 😂
Very interesting....i must say the cracking sound was not fun to hear....it like it just broke itself...But anyways i hope the project do well and cheers mate and have a good one!
That cracking sound is the worst thing you can ever hear on a first test... thank goodness it didn't do any lasting damage! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@Sam, what I like about your review is you are not a "professional" reviewer of 3D printers. You show us what normal or average users can expect. thank you.
Hey Sam. I commented on your last 3D printing video, so I have a question and an update for you. The question is, do you think you could conceivably fit a soldering iron to one of your printers so you could print metal parts? I know someone’s done it somewhere, but if you think this is ill-advised, by all means ignore it! The update: On your last 3D printing video, I asked you if I could design something for the Balancing Coaches. I ordered an engineering compass and some other supplies to do it and they arrived a few days ago. So what I’d like to know is, do you want me to download CAD or Sketchup (whichever one you use) so I can build it in there and just send you the file? Or is it okay with you if I just draw it and then send you the drawings so you can build it? I really hope you like it, by the way. I call it the “Lift Fulcrum Axlebox & Cantilever Addon.” Can you guess what that means? EDIT: Should point out that I was thinking of sending these to you so you could print them and maybe show them on your channel. Would you consider that?
Hey! This sounds awesome - either drawings or sketch up files would be great, I’d love to see! But I don’t have any plans to mod my printers with a soldering iron… as very cool as that sounds!!
In previous videos he has explained why that would not be a good idea. Lack of sufficient ventilation and lack of washing facilities in the attic being the problems.
No enclosure...Well, as I want to put some of my workshop on my balcony, OUTSIDE, that's a no-go for me... Anyway, this is a nice product, even if I am interested by resin models. Not for now due to personal reasons, but later.
Sam in your original Bachmann green D11 review, you said you felt like you shouldn't have bought it because you own the black one already. Fast forward a couple years to now, you are literally hoarding up on Pecketts lol. RUclips must be paying you well. :)
Sam, I think you need to be taught how not to get greedy. You've got two printers already. This is a no-no, if you've already got something else on pre-order, which you have. You should be in a situation where you have enough money for either a £400 printer, ridiculous price, which you can't find space for, or Dapol Manor model, less expensive. You can't afford both. I'm ashamed of you. Don't come crying to me, if you find your Manor model payment hasn't gone through, due to insufficient funds in your account.😠
Actually, I have three printers already, this makes four! But don't worry - I use these machines to make models which I can sell, and I still have plenty of shelf space for new engines... so don't worry about me! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Just where do you think you can put this fourth printer, so you don't knock it over the edge, and seriously damage it? Get rid of it and two of the others. You don't need four I'm sure. I thought one was enough to make you happy. Should you be selling the models you make, when we have proper manufacturers out there, who are striving to make us happy? I'd stop selling your models if I were you, as it may eventually lead to unwanted trouble.
That's a good question Kelly - I've replaced the chair you can see behind me with a new table. The models I make are ones that the proper manufacturers won't... hopefully you'll agree when you see my next product! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
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Updates:
Mingda's response to the mis-aligned homing mechanism was that the issue was caused by "violent transportation", and not a "product design problem"
The missing unload button was intentional, not a bug. Mingda intend you to snip off the old filament, and extrude fresh filament through - not a fan of this decision!
They've also provided a voucher code for $20 off, use code "DRXDSYVM7N05"
Mingda are usually pretty good, but what they told you just seems like excuses. Mind you, they wouldn't want to potentially admit they had a design flaw. I very much do not like the snip and feed filament option. I think I would want to find alternate firmware to restore the unload option as clip and feed seems quite wasteful.
When can you do a balancing engine?
Just a thought Sam, this printer could make blocks of scenery. For a 2 foot by 3 foot n gauge layout you could print the entire thing in sections, landscape, buildings, tunnels and trackbed ready to lay the track. Just glue them to a board and paint!
Good video Sam I like watching your reviews that are not just model railroading. It very interesting to watch to see how good these products do. So good building Sam .
Thanks Louis - yes it's fun to do something different from time to time! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
You seem to be addicted to 3D printers :). Mingda are usually pretty good pritners.
I ended up with a Creality Ender 5, which is a decent sized printer, but what I liked about it is it is not a "bed slinger". The bed only moves in Z axis, and the head itself moves in X and Y axis.
I think a 3D printer is almost an essential tool for railway modelling these days, whether it be for creating your only rolling stock, scenary or just boxes to cover your electrical stuff.
I use to think glue etc was needed on build plates, but then I found a really thorough clean and a good bed levelling solved my adhesion issues and after the first 3 rolls of filament experimenting, I have never had to use anything on any build surface for adhesion. Maybe I was lucky to get a really good set up as I do know a lot of people use adhesion assistants.
Thank you. This is a great video and review. I have the Magician X and I have been having trouble with the model sticking to the plate. I think it is something that could be corrected with the baby steps adjustment. Could you do a video of "Tips and Tricks" for Magician 3D printers. For example: What does it look like when Z is too low? What does it look like when Z is too high? What happens when temperatures are too low? What happens when temperatures are too high? How to know when the nozzle needs replacing? I notices that you used a glue stick. Do you do that for each print? Every third print? once a day? I have had a problem with grit in the extruder gears which I took apart and cleaned. Where did you buy new nozzles, from Mingda? or from Amazon? As you can see I am a beginner at this and your videos are very much appreciated. Thanks.
Thanks Robert - yes a bit of fine tuning with the baby step is essential, and also using glue on the build plate... you can also lightly scrub the build plate with IPA and a toothbrush after every couple of prints, which renews the stickiness for several cycles. And definitely - I'm thinking of doing a video full of 3D printing tips and tricks :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Very cool review. If your gonna review more 3D printers in the future I suggest the voxelab Aquila X2. I have that printer and it does a pretty good job although a bit more basic than the other ones you’ve reviewed
Sounds awesome David, I'll bear that in mind, thank you! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
I'd encourage you to try a Creality ENDER 3 or 5 next, all metal construction rather than plastic. Also rather than glue stick use 50mm masking tape, works wonders on glass beds. Plus when its tired you can just replace the tape.
Loving the funky techno beats
I really think you need to try a resin printer to the fine details they can pick out compared to pla printers is stunning.
I can't in my space unfortunately, but I will one day! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Mr.Sam, will you ever consider building a OO9 scale layout to go with your OO scale layout. OO9 scale is the narrow gauge partner of OO scale. You can even make your own printed narrow gauge engines if you like.
I will keep on waiting for an answer. Also, I am still waiting for that BR class 28.
Maybe! It's definitely something I'd love to try some time! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Hey Sam, I want to make a suggestion. You've mentioned before about these printers which don't have an enclosure and I was wondering if it would be possible for you to make your own? I was thinking if you can get some Plexiglas and cut it to size, you could build a decent enclosure which would simply sit over top of the printer on a table. You could use strong tape or glue to secure the edges together and tape could also be used to make a hinge to put a door on to access the print bed. Honestly if you could look into this, it may make for a great video and possibly help others out who would like an enclosure for their printers as well.
Sam, video idea. With how expensive oo9 locomotives are, it would be cool to see if you can produce a narrow guage steam locomotive of your own design that beets the big companies. As with your Gladstone, you could get pre made wheels from a few second hand N Guage locomotives. Gordon's Hill top station would also be epic with a narrow guage line from from Gordon's Hill mountains 😀
And awesome video as always Sam 😀
Awesome idea! I don't think there's any chance of beating the big companies, except on price... which would be extremely easy! I'll definitely think about it - thanks for the idea :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@SamsTrains 😀
@@SamsTrains Totally agree, find the 009 pacer, curious to see that from this printer ( or any )
Great Printer. I think the magician x is more in my price range though. Would you conisder doing some O guage models because I would love to see them.
Sure! The Magician X is super, and I had fewer problems getting mine up and running too! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Looks like a nice printer Sam. I agree It would be most interesting to do a follow up review with a bogie coach or something substantial in O gauge that tests the size of print this machine is capable of.
Love your work mate. You should think about getting something like the Anycubic M3 or M3 plus. You’ll take your models to the next level. Their nice to use with the water washable resins.
I would really like to - maybe one day! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Hi Sam, we would like to let you know that we have ordered the great little Peckett you showed earlier, and received it today at 4.14 GBP shipping cost. What a cute, beautiful and lovely loco! Some work to do to convert it to AC Märklin K-rail, but we do have a plan which should work including reversing. Both coupling heights for OO and H0 follow the 8.5 +/- 0.2 mm NEM 360 standard and do connect easily. Thanks for the inspiration!
Ahh that's great news - really glad you're happy with it... good luck with the conversion, do let me know how you get on! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@SamsTrains Absolutely. My husband is on it as we speak :)
Hi Sam I have a mingda d2 which I do love even with its quirks. The d2 has the filament unload button but I never use it as I find if it doesn't unload quick enough the molten filament sets in the thought tube and clogs the printer. This may be why they have removed the option
This printer will be great for making large models, or multiple smaller models at once!
It will! I want to try some large coaches now! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Hi Sam,
Thanks for a great review. In it you mentioned that you had to download the manual and as I am unable to see one on the Mingda site, can you please advise where you downloaded it from.
Many thanks from downunder.
I did manage to find the manual on their website by just looking up this machine! It was also included on the SD card which came with the machine,
Cheers, Sam :)
You should give 3D printing scenery a go. Stuff like buildings and all that.
I'm still not convinced in buying one as they need to be of higher quality and have smoother layered surfaces. Though fair play to you Sam in stepping into this field of 3D printing.
That wagon body looks like a big improvement ! Seems to be much finer print!
It is! It's even still at 0.18mm layer height... which is pretty massive... this machine just seems to be very precise!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Soon you'll be printing your own model train sheds and tunnels,keep growing the channel I love your videos,could you 3d print an Irish steam train?also what would you recommend for a model train starter,I'll be starting on my birthday,June 10th,can't wait!soon I'll be running a A4 and coaches along CNR railway,CNR shall be the railways name
That's a great idea! This is large enough to make a mean little tunnel... and have a very good birthday, and I hope you have fun with the hobby... and there's so much to choose from - I'd say maybe look at some reviews and pick out something you like? :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@SamsTrains a couple of weeks until the first piston runs on the CNR module railway, thanks for your videos,I appreciate the time and effort you put into them,have a good evening,:)thks
Awesome video today Sam really love your 3D printer videos
Thank you so much James! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
another great video, cheers for that. As a matter of interest, how much does the material cost when making something like the waggon? I've never looked at these printers before so absolutely no idea of material costs etc
Looks great Sam!! I would love to see you make you’re own cement silo wagon for oo or ho scale with that printer, like the czech cement wagon Uacs Raj silo cement wagons with thier iconnic for thier onion shaped silos as a suggestion! Good luck priniting more in the future!
Thanks a lot Josh - and that sounds fascinating, I'll have to look at doing that! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Can you show us the other nozzle and show if it is damaged? I thought when it was calibrating it didn't get that low.
There was no visible damage to it, but the telltale was the way it was extruding. I wasn’t filming when the collision happened sadly, but my makeshift homing rod wasn’t detected and so the nozzle crashed… all fixed now, I’ve made a new 3D printed rod which is just like the original but in the correct position!
Is there any way you could produce and sell some of your printed railway items.
Always looking for printed loco bodies on eBay but they start at £30 and go up to £50 normally for 0-4-0 chassis.
Some of your wagon bodies and chassis would be great.
Nice printer. Quick question have you thought about trying to 3D print o gauge trains
I have! I'm planning to create an O gauge loco at some point this year! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Excellent video Sam. I am not sure about the quality of the printer and although it’s a try printer, basic faults like your experience is something that the manufacturers are getting away with on a daily basis. That said, your experience obviously helps you, and it does look like a good printer.
Hope you have a good playtime with the new Toy. With 4 printers, you must give an overall rating for the 4.
Happy printing. Superb information as usual.
Thanks Paul - yes one or two issues with the quality this time - they are what they are. I'm having a great playtime - thanks very much for the kind comment!
Cheers,
Sam :)
@@SamsTrains your experience with the printers helped save damages further. Hope supplier responds with positive results. Hopefully one day (many moons from now) some manufacturer will look favourably on me , although I don’t have the subscriptions yet, lol. I model in N and looking at the printers , resin would be the medium, pla etc is too stringy for small scale 2mm. I really enjoy the lessons. Have a wonderful platinum Jubilee. A golden arrow with teaks.
Do you happen to know a cheap source for axles? I find axles/wheels cost 3 - 5 euro for one, which may be a bit much for my printing adventures.
Looking forward to a printing video on a coach with bogies. Or perhaps a piece of scenery? :)
Yeah, check aliexpress - they have axles for around 75p each!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Or even building your own passenger stations, or freight stations too.
Will you dare to design and print a full Pullman coach (form the iconic Venise-Simplon Orient express), now that you should have enough printing surface ?
I sure would have the room to do that now - great suggestion there!! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@SamsTrains Personally my present near-completed 3d prining modelism projects :
1) decauville shunting locomotive (waiting for motor tests before seperating the model into printable parts with minimalistic post-processing)
2) Ariane 5 at 1/100 scale the model is waiting for the final details (fuel pipes, and other miscelanous details)
and the one that I would begin when these are completed :
1) 1/100 or 1/87 scale concorde (a relatively easy plane as the fuselage, nose and tail are cylinder/ cones, the engines will give me some work though)
2) Althom's Coradia Liner type Regiolis (french name) in a 4 coach configuration (modern self propelled vehicule for regional transport, that isn't produced by manufacturers)
Thanks a lot for sharing your 3D printing adventure, it gave me the motivation to begin on my side
Hi Sam cool printer looks really good another question I have is where do you get the ex Gresley coaches in the cream and Red as I have recently acquired a hornby L1 in lner green and I don't have an coaches to match it with other than some teak coaches. All the best Guy 😁
Hey Ed! Those coaches of mine were second hand, and I found them at train fairs - so if you look around, you should be able to find some! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Great Video Sam. I will get one of these 3D printers
Cheers Jasper & Willow
Sounds awesome - the Mingda ones have been the best of the ones I've tried, though this one was a bit troublesome to set up unfortunately!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
6:20 do you need to watch it print a few times before you know if it's left or right handed? Wouldn't want to push it to draw with the side that's not naturally dominant 😜
Great review. I'm looking into a filament printer because sometimes you need a bit of flexibility/bend in a model and resin just has no give!
These tend to be quite ambidextrous, but I do detect a right hand bias with this machine, hence my placemen of the holder. Sounds great - filament certainly can be flexible!
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Thanks!
Thank you so much Robert! :D
P.S Did you let the bed cool before removing the part because I know on my 3-D printer if you do not cool the bed first before removing you can damage the bed adhesive
Nah I don't tend to let it cool - though you're right it's easier to remove if you do! I just apply IPA to the adhesive every few prints and scrub gently with a toothbrush... redistributes it nicely and makes it sticky again!
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Hi Sam,
I have heard about 3D printer's first time I have seen one work,Were do you get the program's for the SD card to print the models? Cheers Ian.
Hi Ian - yes the SD card comes with the slicing software (slicing is the term used for preparing already-designed models for printing), though this machine uses Cura, which is free to download and use online. This software doesn't allow you to design models though - for that I'd recommend Sketchup, which is also free and can be used online :D
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@@SamsTrains Thanks for the reply keep up the great video's.
Cheers Ian.
am I the only one who wants to see that test print return in future videos like Bullman?
I would like to see you use this printer used for O gauge, Gauge 1, and even S gauge versions of your 3D printed rolling stock
haha I sincerely hope so! And definitely - I'm hoping to try something in O gauge some time :D
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Looking pretty so far!
It sure is! :D
The packaging issue could have been solved with plastic bags, very simple. Could the “homeing” problem an adjustment issue or manufacturing oversight? Liked the video, this is something I would like to do myself. Thanks for the review, hope they can get the issues you covered corrected.
That's very true John - plastic bags would have definitely solved it. I'm not sure about the homing issue - there's nothing that can really have been adjusted to fix the issue: I checked that everything was assembled correctly, yet it was still a good 2mm out... I've now 3D printed a new homing rod which is a bit better than my bodge solution!
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@@SamsTrains good luck. Sounds to me like R&D didn’t catch the problem
Hi Sam. I understand there is a lot more involved with printing with a resin printer, but they are supposed to be more detailed(?); have you ever considered one?
Yes they sure can produce better detail - but they're messy and require ventilation... and my space can't cope with either unfortunately :(
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Good day all. And to all American, have a great Memorial Day... tio Jimmy
Good day, and you too Jimmy - have a good day!
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Hi Sam, Very good review, I would love to have a go with One, (can't afford things like this on my pension) , like what you do keep it up, All the best Brian 😃
Thanks a lot Brian - luckily the prices do seem to be coming down with things like this, so hopefully they'll keep getting more affordable!
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Awesome video Sam's trains
Thanks Brian! :D
@@SamsTrains you're welcome
Interesting. I won't be trading in my Ender 3s though. Much cheaper and actually more upgradable. Maybe one to look at? Enormous Community behind them and a huge number of upgrades for them.
The ender 3 does sound awesome - maybe some day! :D
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Very good - I must be fairly early - at the mo - you only have only 585 views - I'm sure it will go up thou!!! 😉🚂🚂🚂
You are early James - thanks for being loyal! :D
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@@SamsTrains No worries Sam 😉🚂🚂🚂
Awesome Sam great new models to build could you try to print a USA loco?
Thanks Chase - and awesome idea - I'd love to try that! :D
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Sam, now you can make "O scale" stuff now
I have found a wagon that might beat that dapol wagon by kadee they made box cars with Separately fitted ladders brake pipes couplers all down to real springs on Bogeys not molded!
Oh wow, which model was this Chase?!?
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Kadee greenbay and western ho boxcar
Many of kadees cars have these details
Decent review Sam looks like a decent printer.
Thanks David - after some troubleshooting, yes it's a wonderful printer! :D
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And here I am again, with no real interest in having a 3D printer, watching another of Sam’s videos of him making something on a 3D printer…why do I watch these videos? I don’t care for 3D printing, but I keep watching the videos and enjoying them 😂
haha well glad you're watching anyway - thanks a lot for the support! :D
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Yes a New 3d printer vid
Yes!! :D
Very interesting....i must say the cracking sound was not fun to hear....it like it just broke itself...But anyways i hope the project do well and cheers mate and have a good one!
That cracking sound is the worst thing you can ever hear on a first test... thank goodness it didn't do any lasting damage!
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the extrusion is way to close to the bed but make it bigger in your slicer first layer .3 or your models will be out
Thanks Kenny - that was just the test print - I have it sussed for anything I slice myself!
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Always check the SD card digital instructions
Yes that's good advice - I think there was a copy on there too!
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Can you do a review of the pumpkin monster?
haha oh dear... what an idea!! xD
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Couldn’t you use the larger printer to produce O scale stuff?
Absolutely! I'm hoping to try! :D
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Very cool Sam :)
Thanks Paul! :D
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Hola buenas tardes muy buena maquina excelente video se nota que imprime muy bien abrazo grande😃👍
Thanks a lot for the comment Miguel! :D
Hi Sam great video, I think you should produce a class 144 three car model with the 3d printer
That sounds awesome - great suggestion Oliver! :D
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How about a Sprinter from the Printer?
@@henrybest4057 That would be nice to see as well. Maybe a 151 or a better 150
@Sam, what I like about your review is you are not a "professional" reviewer of 3D printers. You show us what normal or average users can expect. thank you.
You should 3D print O Gauge
I should! I'm planning to try some time :D
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Hey Sam. I commented on your last 3D printing video, so I have a question and an update for you.
The question is, do you think you could conceivably fit a soldering iron to one of your printers so you could print metal parts? I know someone’s done it somewhere, but if you think this is ill-advised, by all means ignore it!
The update: On your last 3D printing video, I asked you if I could design something for the Balancing Coaches. I ordered an engineering compass and some other supplies to do it and they arrived a few days ago. So what I’d like to know is, do you want me to download CAD or Sketchup (whichever one you use) so I can build it in there and just send you the file? Or is it okay with you if I just draw it and then send you the drawings so you can build it?
I really hope you like it, by the way. I call it the “Lift Fulcrum Axlebox & Cantilever Addon.” Can you guess what that means?
EDIT: Should point out that I was thinking of sending these to you so you could print them and maybe show them on your channel. Would you consider that?
There exist metal infill print filaments, no need to get active with solder.
@@andrewchapman2039 ah, okay!
Hey! This sounds awesome - either drawings or sketch up files would be great, I’d love to see! But I don’t have any plans to mod my printers with a soldering iron… as very cool as that sounds!!
@@SamsTrains thank you! Now that I have your okay, I’m even MORE fired up! Can’t wait to see what you think!
Now you've got 4 3d printers 🤣🤣
haha yeah... it's turning into a factory! :D
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You could start to make buildings, some would use up the extra height
That's true - it would be fun to try some! :D
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You should check out those models that take real coal and water to be powered, they're a bit pricey.
I know! I'd really love to try something like that!! :D
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Awesome video
Thanks Justin! :D
0:42 Sneak peak of future loco?
haha sadly not - that's just a new B12 motor mount I've been working on - video coming soon!
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@@SamsTrains ah ok, hope it goes well!
You are a master at modelling. You should join Hornby or Bachmann.
haha that's very kind - I doubt they'd want me, lol ;D
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Do you need a resin printer
Is possible to make a fireless loco
Definitely! That's a really nice idea! :D
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have you considered a resin 3d printer?
I sure have - one wouldn't be suitable for me at the mo, but maybe one day! :D
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17:28…. Very important your rod goes into the correct hole 😉
haha as always!! ;D
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OH NO NOT ANOTHER 3D PRINTER
What's next, a house 3D printer?
haha that sounds good - I could use a bigger one of those! ;D
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Sam do you have any locos from Roco?
I don't beleive I do!
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Sam try a resin printer
In previous videos he has explained why that would not be a good idea. Lack of sufficient ventilation and lack of washing facilities in the attic being the problems.
That's right Harry - maybe one day though! :D
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Sorry I didn't write you sam last time I was at my aunt's house
Cheers Laura & Felix
That's okay - hope you had a good time at your aunt's!
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No enclosure...Well, as I want to put some of my workshop on my balcony, OUTSIDE, that's a no-go for me...
Anyway, this is a nice product, even if I am interested by resin models. Not for now due to personal reasons, but later.
haha yeah definitely not recommended! And sounds awesome - I want to try that some day too! :D
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Why not print some scenery pieces like a house
I have been thinking about it - honestly I much prefer doing trains - but maybe one day! :D
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Will Pumpkin Monster be in the next Halloween video? 😂
Pumpkin Monster lobotomy XD.
I doubt it... he left the property in a bin lorry a short while ago...
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Nothing to say you can't make new buildings out of that printer, not just rolling stock...
Very much so James - you can make whatever you want! :D
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nice vid, if you end up with any more printers you could set up your own business ;)
haha thanks mate... and what an idea! ;D
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Sam I have multiple tests next week, give me some of your wondrous luck please. 😊
Ooh good luck! If you've worked hard for them, and it sounds like you have, then you have nothing to fear! :D
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@@SamsTrains :)
Does look great when you are sent a product for review and its got a fault...
Yes it's a pity about that fault - still can't fathom how that can have happened - but had to include it in the video!
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Sam in your original Bachmann green D11 review, you said you felt like you shouldn't have bought it because you own the black one already. Fast forward a couple years to now, you are literally hoarding up on Pecketts lol. RUclips must be paying you well. :)
Yes very true - I'm often guilty of buying too many locos!
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My head is so itchy today. >_
Oh dear! I hope you don't have lice!
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use shampoo
Sam, I think you need to be taught how not to get greedy. You've got two printers already. This is a no-no, if you've already got something else on pre-order, which you have. You should be in a situation where you have enough money for either a £400 printer, ridiculous price, which you can't find space for, or Dapol Manor model, less expensive. You can't afford both. I'm ashamed of you. Don't come crying to me, if you find your Manor model payment hasn't gone through, due to insufficient funds in your account.😠
The company sent this to him for free haha, Sam is capable of managing his finances, at least I hope he is...
Actually, I have three printers already, this makes four! But don't worry - I use these machines to make models which I can sell, and I still have plenty of shelf space for new engines... so don't worry about me!
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Just where do you think you can put this fourth printer, so you don't knock it over the edge, and seriously damage it? Get rid of it and two of the others. You don't need four I'm sure. I thought one was enough to make you happy. Should you be selling the models you make, when we have proper manufacturers out there, who are striving to make us happy? I'd stop selling your models if I were you, as it may eventually lead to unwanted trouble.
That's a good question Kelly - I've replaced the chair you can see behind me with a new table. The models I make are ones that the proper manufacturers won't... hopefully you'll agree when you see my next product! :D
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Make Edward out of your very first 3D printed locomotive!