Rapid Prototyping.

 A further ammendment to the bodies, removing the smokebox door and reinstatement of the firebox above tank level has resulted in some further efforts.
As an experiment four bodies were produced to see if multiples could be made.
These were produced in white plastic this time and show that a more refined body can be made.
Two of each type were made and it is apparent from these that a knowledge of computer programming and systems is probably of more importance than a knowledge of railway engines.

Rapid Prototyping.

This shows the formation of the body produced.
This actually happened because of a power cut during the process.
A mat is weaved and the item is produced on top of the initial matrix.
I am very impressed with the bodies that have been created and would urge the doubters to have a go. As I understand it the machine costs around £1000 plus the software costs making the result an extremely affordable proposition for short run production.
More later.