Diesel-01-C locomotive - ERS and others compatibile, FDM 3D printable

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This is a cutting-edge version of my previously introduced "Diesel-01" locomotive. It boasts an advanced ("ERS") coupling system - optimized for the most demanding track curvatures of ERS tracks and other popular systems. Additionally, the wheels have been redesigned to provide quicker assembly (without any external components to gather) and more stable traction. Thanks to these modifications, this model is now a complete set of parts - even wheel axles are 3D printed (1.75mm filament pieces are used for hinges' axles). To learn about the assembly process, please take a look at this PDF instruction: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ihm5edvshrt8as3/DIESEL-01-C_manual-v2.pdf?dl=0 The locomotive is compatible with other popular tracks (adequate distance between gauge lines) and its native tracks standard: "Euroreprap Railroad System" (a free inter-connector track model is available). No support is needed during printing. Printers with small bed sizes will do fine (for bed areas below 15x15 cm, please contact me first to obtain adequate files set on order). No special tools are required during assembly (I use a metal nail file for finishing places where excessive material remains). The model's dimensions after assembly are: 370x134x72 mm (14.57x5.28x2.83 in). If you wish to experiment with this model on other track scales, the factors to match them are: x0.847 for 32mm track (scale "0") and x1.19 for 45mm track (scale "G"). Please note that after scaling, the minimum bed size will be 18x18 cm (scaling factors may slightly differ depending on each printer's accuracy level). This locomotive is a bit too long in my opinion, so I recommend using the shorter variant with "Euroreprap Railroad System" http://www.ponoko.com/design-your-own/products/diesel-02-locomotive-lego-ers-compatibile-fdm-3d-printable-12345. Various "LEGO type" tracks are available freely for download and printing nowadays, such as this one: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:26734