RC Models => Kites, Trains, Free Flight and All Others => Topic started by: ShantanuBorate on November 10, 2017, 01:20:43 PM
Title: Modelling Indian Railways in HO Scale
Post by: ShantanuBorate on November 10, 2017, 01:20:43 PM
Hello All, I am starting a thread which focusses on making models of Indian Railways in HO (1:87) scale. It's my dream to make exact replica of real trains. Model making is my passion and can work for long hours to capture smallest details.
I am not a professional model maker but learned everything on my own and by searching for tips on internet on how to make great scale models and learning and applying these techniques. Using of CAD, laser cutters and 3d printing has improved overall quality of models by reducing errors, time requirement.
I started working on WAP-4 model and recently finished it. Same is available in thread Making of WAP-4 Locomotive in RCIndia. But need to improve on it hence one more mock model which I will share soon.
Now I am working on double decker LHB coaches and recently finished making of its Fiat bogie in HO scale. For making bogies 3d model was developed in CAD and then 3d printer was used. Here is final output. Hope you will like it.
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Post by: sanjayrai55 on November 10, 2017, 07:21:54 PM
Nice :thumbsup:
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Post by: K K Iyer on November 10, 2017, 08:40:48 PM
Wonderful to see that now you are making the undercarriage too. Regards
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Post by: prabal276 on November 10, 2017, 11:07:25 PM
Awesome!! I want to do same kind of stuff! But can't find the time. Will do after getting into iit! The WDM 3A should be first on the list. That smokey alco!
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Post by: rcmachines on November 11, 2017, 11:11:25 AM
Awesome job from scratch! Subscribed to the thread.
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Post by: rcrcnitesh on November 11, 2017, 11:41:17 AM
Really beautiful work sirji.
Regards Nitesh
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on November 17, 2017, 10:24:31 AM
Hi,
Started working on WAP4 static model for my client. Here are pics of cut outs. I will glue it make basic body shell of locomotive. I will add more and more details to it.
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Post by: prabal276 on November 17, 2017, 10:32:24 AM
where do you get the three views? This isn't done from images is it?
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Post by: prashant_rc on November 17, 2017, 03:38:45 PM
Nice shantanu Where did u get train wheels
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Post by: prabal276 on November 17, 2017, 06:50:38 PM
Available in online model train shops. Like modeltrainstuff.com Also available locally but very expensive.
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Post by: gaurang.1972 on November 24, 2017, 06:45:56 PM
excellent work done shantanu {:)} {:)} {:)}
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Post by: VIPIN_KUMAR on November 27, 2017, 08:49:21 PM
Great Sir...
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on November 28, 2017, 11:14:00 AM
Here are few more pics on progress.. from Raw shell to adding small details.
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Post by: VIPIN_KUMAR on November 28, 2017, 12:39:58 PM
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on November 28, 2017, 06:59:04 PM
Check for Cutting Mat on eBay or Amazon
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Post by: miginstruments on November 29, 2017, 08:06:27 PM
Great Work Shantanu Sir.
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on December 04, 2017, 10:00:31 AM
Here are tiny 3d printed sockets for headlights and marker lights.
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on December 14, 2017, 01:55:37 PM
Primer sprayed on the body. I will start colouring it. Bogie's are 3d printed and same will be coloured in metallic grey.
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Post by: VC on December 14, 2017, 07:41:14 PM
Superb work in progress here! :hatsoff:
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Post by: gaurang.1972 on December 14, 2017, 07:51:53 PM
hi vc sir good to see u after long time
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Post by: VC on December 14, 2017, 07:54:49 PM
:thumbsup: Good to be back Gaurang! Thank you.
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Post by: gaurang.1972 on December 14, 2017, 08:21:07 PM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on December 16, 2017, 06:43:14 PM
And finally toughest job started ... Painting... Hope it goes well
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on December 20, 2017, 10:38:01 PM
Painting almost completed...
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on December 22, 2017, 07:47:32 AM
Painting done. It was tough but completed successfully. Hope you like paint job. Learned many things like how to use masking tape, paint brushing etc. .. Now I will add small details like grab bars/ handles, windows, pantograph, headlights etc...
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on December 30, 2017, 06:21:35 PM
Modelling cabin interior is almost done with tiny controls..
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Post by: rcrcnitesh on December 30, 2017, 07:48:44 PM
Awesome work and attention to detail.
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Post by: prabal276 on December 30, 2017, 09:08:46 PM
That does look realistic. I have driven this loco ( the real deal ) ( father is in railways) And it is the same green color. Good job!
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on December 31, 2017, 10:01:56 AM
Thank you. More details will be added soon
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on January 01, 2018, 11:07:27 AM
Wish you a very happy new year to all...
Test run without power... ;D https://youtu.be/uWkfN3SEMHs (https://youtu.be/uWkfN3SEMHs)
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on January 02, 2018, 11:31:11 PM
I was keen on adding black border to windows but everytime I failed. I even tried 3d printing the border and stick it in model but still it was not perfect. Then I tried printing border on clear decal paper and stick it and this time it is perfect.. hope you like it.
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Post by: sanjayrai55 on January 03, 2018, 05:20:04 AM
It's perfect :thumbsup:
Where do you get clear decal paper? And which printer - ink jet or laser?
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on January 03, 2018, 08:50:41 AM
Thanks... I bought it from Aliexpress . It's inkjet clear decal paper... What I have learnt so far is clear decal paper works best on transparent and white background and white decal paper works best on coloured background. Inkjet does not print white colour so don't print decal with white colour on clear decal paper. I am waiting for white decal paper to arrive so I can create custom decal for locomotive numbering etc.
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Post by: sanjayrai55 on January 03, 2018, 10:22:29 AM
Something like this one? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-A4-size-no-need-varnish-or-coating-oil-inkjet-clear-transparent-waterslide-decal-paper/1292542963.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.112.fRBKbT&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0%2Csearchweb201602_1_10152_10151_10065_10344_10068_10342_10343_10059_10340_10314_10341_10534_5790011_100031_10084_10604_10083_10103_10307_10142%2Csearchweb201603_40%2CppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=ef73106f-c421-4861-8ad2-d28723a735f8-16&algo_pvid=ef73106f-c421-4861-8ad2-d28723a735f8&priceBeautifyAB=0
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on January 03, 2018, 01:42:05 PM
Yes..
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on January 21, 2018, 12:22:09 PM
Finally managed to finished decals. I loved it but still needs to improve.
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Post by: prabal276 on January 21, 2018, 05:53:31 PM
That is really excellent!
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on January 23, 2018, 12:56:46 PM
Here are pics of scratch built pantographs.
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on January 26, 2018, 05:49:58 PM
Model is completed... :). This is for display. I will hand it over to my client now.. Next is working model.. coming soon...
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Post by: K K Iyer on January 26, 2018, 11:18:27 PM
Hope to see your locos in an exhibition! Like these... Best wishes
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on January 27, 2018, 12:44:02 AM
Thank you very much...
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Post by: prabal276 on January 27, 2018, 08:52:42 AM
Are you not putting on the windscreen grills? Btw excellent work! I do really want to know where to obtain the plans/blueprints from? Other than taking a sideways picture myself, there seems no option. I want to build indian railways models for my layout but here are no plans. That is what is stopping me. Regards
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on January 27, 2018, 06:04:54 PM
I want to make grills but I am checking for right material as it should not look oversized or too thick.
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on February 08, 2018, 11:42:54 PM
Here is my latest model. I am making for one of our client. It is going to be a working model. Before painting and after painting.
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on February 18, 2018, 12:11:33 AM
Double decker LHB coach in HO scale.
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Post by: Aravind298 on February 18, 2018, 01:25:23 AM
Well, that's quite a beauty, Shantanu! Keep up the great work.
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Post by: gaurang.1972 on February 19, 2018, 07:01:52 PM
:thumbsup:
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Post by: gaurang.1972 on February 19, 2018, 07:05:28 PM
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on May 18, 2018, 03:19:56 PM
My new project WAG-9.. Here is 3d printed CAB view. First test print. Hope you like it.
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Post by: K K Iyer on May 18, 2018, 09:29:07 PM
You can use 3d printing for the undercarriage and overhead parts, especially for mass production. But for the body panels your current methods and materials are already producing excellent results... Regards
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on May 21, 2018, 01:57:37 PM
Thanks sir, I am printing under carriages too.
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on May 31, 2018, 08:52:37 PM
This time I tried something new.. chassis are made from Laser cut STEEL plate to add weight and grip on track to increase traction. Looks solid... Hope you will like it..
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Post by: gaurang.1972 on June 01, 2018, 02:43:07 PM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on June 03, 2018, 02:55:00 PM
WAG9 body completed. Now starting detailing..
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on June 18, 2018, 12:49:08 PM
Made wheels from laser cut steel discs for first time.
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Post by: shirsa2001 on June 18, 2018, 01:19:18 PM
:salute: :salute:
Excellent details. I have not much idea on loco modelling... do they have plans like we have for planes ?? Feeling interested.
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on June 21, 2018, 06:57:55 PM
Here is my very first working model of WAP-7 . It's under testing.. https://youtu.be/Jmqz7jw6cPw (https://youtu.be/Jmqz7jw6cPw)
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Post by: K K Iyer on June 21, 2018, 07:47:13 PM
Controlled by RC, or powered via rails?
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on June 22, 2018, 09:39:46 AM
Powered by rail
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on June 26, 2018, 11:52:03 AM
Working WAP-4 https://youtu.be/u_FlwRPGLvw (https://youtu.be/u_FlwRPGLvw)
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on July 02, 2018, 10:05:21 AM
Working model of WAP4 completed. This is built for customer in UK.
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Post by: nixsmile on July 16, 2018, 11:17:54 AM
Hi! I am making shells of the same in HO scale. Can you supply me the bogies as I dont have a 3D printer. Can you make & sell the bogies/ Also looking for ICF bogies. (with NEW sockets preferred). Drop in a email to get in touch:
I am also no professional modeller.
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Post by: Mehul Anand on July 16, 2018, 11:29:45 AM
MIND BLOWN!!! GREAT WORK SHANTANU SIR!!
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on July 26, 2018, 11:45:19 PM
Here is ICF bogie in HO scale. Side frame is 3d printed and internal main frame is laser cut metal sheet.
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on July 29, 2018, 09:36:46 AM
This is under construction Indian Railways model
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on July 30, 2018, 11:39:35 AM
Indian Railways ICF coaches in its livery
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on July 30, 2018, 11:40:50 AM
Indian Railways ICF coaches in its livery. Details will be added soon. I am making 5 coaches. 3 general and 2 AC. WAP-4 locomotive model will be used for this train.
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Post by: prashant_rc on July 31, 2018, 08:49:04 PM
Hi can u tell where did u get wheels and track I have made wheels through washers
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on July 31, 2018, 11:29:33 PM
Hi,
Pls contact trains4u.in for all train related accessories...
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Post by: essaargee on August 02, 2018, 10:43:19 AM
Hi. This posting of mine is after a long gap. No particular reason as such. Long back, about 4-5 yrs back I have seen an exhibition of Model Railways while I was in Brisbane for some time. What I observed was such events relating to model railways are rare or infrequent in our country. (Aero modelling etc., are in a different league). Would be nice to have such events once in a while would be most welcome, dear Shanthanu n pline..n all others.
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on August 02, 2018, 01:11:44 PM
Yes. I agree with you. We really need such events for railway modelling, aero modelling as well as boat modelling. This way more people will get attracted to this hobby... Many people here are not even aware of these hobbies and that is very sad.
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on August 06, 2018, 02:48:36 PM
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on March 30, 2019, 07:11:46 AM
Here is my new project.. Working on Bombardier Local train model....
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Post by: gaurang.1972 on March 30, 2019, 05:41:07 PM
very good santanu {:)} {:)}
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on April 10, 2019, 03:24:55 PM
First local train coach getting ready...
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Post by: K K Iyer on April 10, 2019, 08:32:29 PM
Your work is wonderful. Hope you are in touch with pline, another great railway expert, who has a different different approach, working with metals... Regards
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on April 11, 2019, 10:59:36 AM
Very nice indeed! The coupling was specially impressive
Do you do this for a hobby, or is there commercial interest? I'm sure Indian Railways (and many international railways too) ould be most interested
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on July 18, 2019, 05:17:51 PM
Thank you very much. It was my hobby and now I am making it as per order from my clients.
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on August 13, 2019, 04:53:27 PM
New coaches
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Post by: Model Railroad Hobbies on January 12, 2020, 01:33:14 PM
Still do you making Indian model trains? If so, kindly contact me on .
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Post by: gaurang.1972 on February 04, 2020, 03:38:48 PM
excellent work shantanu :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on April 19, 2020, 11:39:25 AM
Hi Guys,
Here is my latest model. https://youtu.be/63v5fO85oak (https://youtu.be/63v5fO85oak)
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Post by: Crush on April 19, 2020, 12:48:40 PM
Very realistic shantanu. How do you make all these?
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Post by: Mukund on April 21, 2020, 08:24:30 PM
Dear Shantanu I am an electric engineer by profession and can imagine the efforts you have been putting to bring it to this shape. The Indian models were always at the back of my mind and I also used to wonder why the hobby is at such an infant level in India. Maybe efforts like your will prompt in the local manufacture of rail models which will be better affordable than the current models available. I wish you all the best in your efforts and shall be interested in knowing the progress.
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on December 03, 2020, 12:50:22 AM
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Post by: Free Flight on December 03, 2020, 01:43:56 AM
Simply Awesome, just beautiful.
You are not only a great model railroader, but you know how to make excellent videos.
Bravo
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on May 03, 2021, 12:08:28 AM
Hello All,
Here is a video of superfast express train model in ho scale. Entire model is scratch built. Models of WAP7 and WAP4 and LHB Coaches. Hope you like it.
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Post by: JVMani on January 08, 2022, 06:40:17 PM
Hi, I see in this thread person mentioned about Aliexpress for shopping train accessories. I did check the site, they have wonderful collection and its cheap too. My question, how much does customs & duties charge while receiving the items? Is there a limit on amount for which there is no customs charges? Thanks in advance. Mani
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Post by: ShantanuBorate on June 23, 2023, 12:35:00 PM
Hi all,
UTKRISHT coaches made in HO scale 1:87. Hope you like it.
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Post by: sahil007 on June 23, 2023, 02:40:09 PM
Honestly no one could make it any better.. Nice work. Keep going!
Best reagrds, Saihl Rana
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Post by: sanjayrai55 on June 25, 2023, 10:26:37 AM
Shantanu you keep going from strength to strength! Keep up the good work