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Well if I had still been working instead of retired I would have got myself the new Ender 3 S1 currently the best FDM printer out there and one of the very few direct drive machines available so it can handle flexible filament straight out the box, https://www.creality.com/goods-detail/creality-ender-3-s1-3d-printer Regards Joe

My stepsons a bit like you Sean, He can splice fibreoptic on subs etc he has recently been tasked to learn CAD to aid in his costing cable run's etc on a couple of new builds heading for Rosyth, Working from home, it was doing his head in a few months back. Regards Joe,

Good for you Sean, I was like you very interested in CAD, but reckoned I would never go near it as I would be totally out my depth, but finding RSDesign I went from a very rough rectangle to what was a recognisable tractor, The reason this image is grey / yellow stripes is because it is way to large for the build plate, I'll need to revisit that one as I've accidently binned some of my files, But I now have a new printer so it will fit better. Regards Joe.

Each to they're own Sean, personally I prefer Windows because it is compatible with everything else and I dislike touch screens as well, Mouse and monitor are my weapons of choice, especially my wireless finger mouse always there when you need it, Regards Joe.

That would be good Sean, I bought a hundred wee bags of dessicant when I bought my first printer 7 years ago but in all honesty I've had very few problems with moisture, To get your filament to feed through the extruder you need to tweek the end a little to straighten in so that it goes in square, That is when you notice it's gone brittle, But I found if you cut 10cm or so off the end the rest of the spool was ok, PS there is always a bag of dessicant in the vacuum sealed bags new filament comes in, Also check out Youtube for tutorials on how to level the bed on the printer your thinking of getting as strangely 3D printing is very similar to brick laying, the print is only ever as good as the first layer you only need do it 2 / 3 times a year. Regards Joe.

A lot of folk swear by enclosed cabinets help keep temperatures stable, But I use mine in the spare room, There can be a bit of a problem with filament getting "wet", although filament is plastic it is described as Hygroscopic it can absorb moisture in the atmosphere so a lot of guy's buy dehydrators, I keep it simple and keep my filaments in my airing cupboard, I have at the moment 16 / 17 different colour's / type's no way would I buy loads of these, ?? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403050480663?hash=item5dd7ae4417:g:kSoAAOSwpt1g7AuB Regards Joe.

Good luck Sean, I'm really pleased I decided to try that RSDesignspark, For 7 years I've been relying on web sites that host .stl files, But now I just fire up RS and sketch anything I need, I'm amazed how simple it is once you get the knack, Never imagined I would be able to say that. Regards Joe.

They were very tricky to find, but someone must know something,. Regards Joe.

A bit info through Facebook Mike, https://www.facebook.com/traktors24.lv/photos/ Regards Joe.

Schuco's whole new 2022 catalogue has just been posted on the French forum, just click on the wee arrow things to scroll left / right, https://online.flippingpages.de/live/simba/simba_schuco_neuheiten_2022/14/ Regards Joe.

There are indeed, Pity there's no Ford Transit's almost every other equivalent, and this very interesting Volvo FMX that would make a fantastic Tridem and it would be dead simple to "mirror" the dash in your slicer to make it right hand drive, Mirror's door's and wipers would be just as easy. Maybe one day. https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/volvo-fmx-2013-printable-cabin-truck Regards Joe.

Looking real good James, Did you check that link I put up, ?? Regards Joe.

There's a lovely Hotel just a couple of hundred yards from the venue Cyril great food and a few pints of the black stuff. stayed there a few times myself, If memory serves this should actually be the show's 10th anniversary, should have been 2020, but well you know,?? https://www.facebook.com/newmacharhotel/ Regards Joe.

What is it for you Bazza, If memory serves it's ONLY 1200 miles return, Each to they're own, But I would go East coast to Morpeth, Then cross country to Edinburgh over the Fifth bridge then Perth to Forfar up to Newmacher. Regards Joe.

Just been thinking there might be a few guy's on here that would like to go but being put off by the long drive, IF there are cheap flight's available near you the venue at the Axis Centre Newmacher is only 12 minutes from Aberdeen airport. Regards Joe.

Some good news regarding the North East Model Farm & Construction Show, North East Model Farm & Construction Show At last some good news on the show front we have decided to go ahead with the 2022 show ( following government guidelines on the current situation due to the pandemic) The date is Sunday the 1st of may 2022 at Newmachar Forms will be sent out in February any interested in displaying please pm your details to the page Regards, Joe.

Supports, The Achilles heel of 3D printing, There are enough CCTV camera's out there these day without haveing them fitted to pidgeon's,, And it is amazing what you can find on some file shareing sites,?? https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/scale-cab-1-14-model-s-730 Regards Joe.

Happy New Year to one and all, Regards Joe

Elasticated tarpaulin, that's a welcome innovation, Regards Joe.

Veeeery interesting James, Not wanting to know any trade secrets, But is the Huntpack body wider than 2.112 mtrs Regards Joe.

I watched the video earlier today and guessed you would have been involved, Pity there are no Prinoth's in 1/32nd scale, ?? https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Huntapack Regards Joe.

1/32nd scale instead of 1/30th would have been even better,?? Regards Joe.

This has recently appeared on Facebook, The new GINAF's from UH. Regards Joe

Their still on the go Paul might be worth contacting them, https://www.jamesjones.co.uk/ Regards Joe.

You will always require mechanics yes, but Komatsu alone have over 400 trucks quite a few can carry over 400ton, World wide fitted with Autonomous tech, That's a whole lot of jobs gone. https://www.komatsu.com/en/newsroom/2021/komatsu-mining-customers-surpass-4-billion-tons-milestone/ Regards Joe.