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The Z Maker
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 8 เม.ย. 2018
Z Scale 45 Tonner, MDT and Shay Locomotives
I built some Z scale locomotives and I'm running them on the test tracks. First is the 45 Tonner using a special 12 volt motor and Rokuhan Shorty parts. After that, there are two locomotives using the Showcase Miniatures Power Tuck. One is the Plymouth MDT and other is a Shay locomotive. The Showcase Miniatures power truck is quite powerful for such a small size. It runs very smooth, too.
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Z Scale 70 Tonner Test Drive (SP)
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Here is a "The Z Maker" Z Scale Southern Pacific 70 Tonner on the test track. This model is exclusively available at: www.thezmaker.com
Z Scale Shay On Test Track
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This is a brass z scale Shay locomotive. The main body was designed by Walter Smith. The chassis and motor mount were designed by me. The brass parts were 3D printed at Shapeways. This little loco did not like the super sharp turns of my micro test track. Since my switching layout does not allow for continuous running, I pulled a framed picture off the wall and set up a test track on the back o...
Z Scale 70 Tonner by THE Z MAKER
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This is a Z Scale 70 Tonner model built with 3D printed parts made of brass and plastic. Photo etched details have been added to enhance the 3D printed pieces. The shell and chassis are available at Shapeways. Various parts to complete the model are available at THE Z MAKER website. Want me to build you a model? Contact: thezmaker@gmail.com or build your own: Shapeways Parts: www.shapeways.com/...
Z scale Chessie TR3 Cow/Calf on the test track
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Z scale 3D printed brass models with kit bashed Rokuhan shorties for power. The 3D models were designed by me, The Z Maker. Visit my website at www.thezmaker.com
SW1500 On The Test Track
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This is a Z Scale SW1500. The shell and chassis were designed by me and 3D printed in brass at Shapeways. This model features a Rokuhan dual shaft motor and two powered trucks kit-bashed from two Rokuhan Shorties. It is being run on my test track to be broken in before shipping to a customer. www.thezmaker.com
Z Scale Super Portable Micro Test Track
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I made a Z Scale micro test track to break in the locomotives I build. Now I can keep an eye on the loco's performance while working in the home office. The track sections are Rokuhan 95mm radius curves and regular 110mm straight track. A BlueLine Snail Speed Controller has been modified to be powered by a separate battery pack that sits below the surface.
Z Scale GE 44 Tonner
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This Z Scale GE 44 Tonner locomotive is a 3D printed model with Rokuhan Shorty trucks and a motor from Tramfabreik. The 3D print model was designed by me and it was printed in brass by Shapeways. The handrails are photo etched brass. I personally painted the model and added decals. Thanks for watching!
Z Scale Alco S-2 Demo
มุมมอง 7764 ปีที่แล้ว
I'm taking the S-2 for a test drive. I designed this model and 3D printed it in brass. Etched metal parts and details have been added. Find out more at THE Z MAKER website: www.thezmaker.com/
Z Scale SW1200 And Calf Unit at Greater Houston Train Show
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Here are two of my Z scale locomotives running at the Greater Houston Train Show in February of 2019. The "Z-Bend" guys were gracious enough to let me run these locomotives on their modular layout. Info about the locomotives: www.thezmaker.com/ Z-Bend layout operator: chad_77401@yahoo.com
Z Scale TR4 Cow Calf Test Run
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This is a Z Scale TR4A and TR4B. This type of locomotive is commonly known as a Cow Calf unit. The shells and frames are 3D printed in wax then cast in brass. The motor and trucks are from a kit-bashed Rokuhan Shorty Chassis B (Shinkansen). If you would like to build one, visit my website; www.thezmaker.com/
Running newest Z scale models
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First up the Norfolk Southern SW1500 is taken for a spin. After that the prototype of the SP TR6B calf unit is moved to the next track to pick up some cars. It is paired up with a regular SP SW1200. The unpainted brass calf unit is fully powered.
Z Scale SW1200 Had a busy day.
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This is a z scale SW1200 in Conrail colors. The shell and frame were 3D printed in solid brass. The motor and trucks are taken from a Rokuhan "Shorty Motor Chassis B" and placed in the 3D printed frame. I installed a resistor to get better speed control. The shell is for sale here : www.shapeways.com/product/AK34QNRNX/z-scale-sw1200 Additional parts available here; www.shapeways.com/product/MEF...
Z Scale SW1200 On Test Track
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This is a z scale SW1200 3D printed in brass powered by components from a Rokuhan "shorty" chassis. The shell is for sale here : www.shapeways.com/product/AK34QNRNX/z-scale-sw1200 Additional parts available here; www.shapeways.com/product/MEFH7TXX3/sw1200-truck-fuel-tanks?optionId=65583260&li=more-from-shop and here; www.thezmaker.com/ Rokuhan Shorty Chassis B can be purchased wherever Z Scale ...
Where to buy link please?
Can you fit MTL couplers to your engines?
Yes, the majority of my designs can fit them. Only the 70 Tonner and 44 Tonner are too small for MTL’s coupler box.
Wait a minute, isn't that a plastic chassis with one bogie driven? Given the lack of room in that body for weight, I'm mildly surprised this can pull that many cars.
Thanks for asking. It’s pretty heavy because both the shell and chassis are solid brass. Also, all the railcars have metal wheels which cuts the friction in half. To top it all off, there are traction tires on two of the wheels. The newer version with all four axles powered has triple the pulling power.
@@thezmaker1611 Traction tires? I'd think those would hurt the pickup too much on what I've heard (including from you) isn't the best-running mechanism to start with.
Just discovered your channel. This one is so quiet! And it looks amazing too! Why is that some motors produce noticeable noise and others like this one doesn't?
Do you have a tutorial on how you made these?
Hi! Some models are kits and others are made to order only. Visit www.thezmaker.com for parts, instructions and other information.
@@thezmaker1611 thank you
Great idea for demonstration at train shows or public viewing @ Libraries etc !
Fit this man for a straight jacket, that is just crazy!
That's some real power in these units.
Great models.
Looks great!
I look forward to receiving mine to build from shapeways!
Where can I get one of those switchers like that?
Looks really good
Again a nice addition to your switchers!
Great work, wagons weathering is superb
Just ordered 5 for my M&ET layout.
Nice train 👍new sub from 🇩🇰
I still can't believe that someone tried to convince me that you can't do switching operations in N Scale.
Great to see. Please can you tell me how the shunting works in Z with coupling and uncoupling? I'm looking into a small shunt layout in Z scale and would like to know how it can be done like on your layout. Does it work with magnets, or electro magnets? Or is anything else used? And what couplers do I need? Hope you can help me out as I'm used to N and recently looked into making a small Z layout for exhibiutions.
The layout is built with Rokuhan track. Rokuhan sells a piece of track with a magnet underneath that is designed to uncouple Micro Trains Line couplers. All the rail cars on this layout have MTL couplers. All rail cars manufactured by MTL come with the proper couplers already installed. Most Z scale locomotives don’t have MTL couplers installed so that is the one modification you will have to make.
@@rudyvalle9022 Thanks for your fast reply, I’m going to place an order for a Loco some track and wagons to test things out.
That tiny SW1500 looks just great!
I want one where can I buy
Cool. Now show us the modification to the BlueLine and battery pack.
Great achievement for Z-scale!
Looks great! If you cover the white LED with a touch of Tamiya x26 clear orange, it gets a warm white glow. Nice switching layout.
Where have I been the past few months? I can't believe I missed this video till now. I have my first couple Alco S2's on order, I hope I can get them to run like your SW1200 does. Thanks for creating these models, we need switchers in Z.
Excellent!
Very nice done!... But running like a high speed train :-)
Lovely, thanks for sharing
What did You do with this brass printout? I was printing my own model with brass on Shapeways and it has visible stripes on both sides of locomotive.
I have a brass print that had very visible lines in it. It bothered me very much until I put a coat of primer and brushed on some paint. The lines were gone after that. I think the reflective nature of the brass makes print lines look much much worse than they actually are. Also, some very light sanding on the coat of primer can fill in the gaps , too.
Looks great!
THIS is why I want to get into Z scale... can have a lot of fun in a tiny space!
Awesome switching!
Awesome! Well done.