N Scale Railcar Float Apron or Slip - v2

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Got a railcar float but no transfer point? This apron will get it done like a boss! Update version 2 changes: -Tracks are now 1 1/4 inches or 32mm apart to go with my v2 float design. -Railspikes are in strips and enlarged to allow easier insertion. -Footprint is 7mm wider and 4mm longer. -Deck planking has a more uniform look and smaller. -Several other minor fixes and measurements to standards. This is a apron for my railcar floats v2. The apron is made for my float design also on Thingiverse but any float with a deck height of 10mm and two tracks spaced 32mm apart center to center will work. In addition to the prints, you will need: -N Scale Rail (code 80 recommended) -1mm styrene rod (For axels on hoist wheels) -Fine chain or wire for the hoist cabling. (I used several strands of fine wire spun together in a electric drill) Some of the prints are very fine and really push what a 0.4 nozzle PLA/FDM printer can do. The below tips will help. -Make sure you know your printer and slicer settings well and have them dialed in for fine prints for your particular printer. -Make sure build plate is level and you have good adhesion practices, so corners do not raise off the build plate. -Use a quality made PLA brand. -STLs print best at first layer height of 0.20 mm and each layer after at 0.10 mm. -Print slowly to avoid vibrations. All my speed settings are no faster than 30 mm/second. -Details are fine and some parts are thin, be careful during cleanup and handling not to break anything. -Print the spikes in the end color you'll want them to be on your layout as paint will interfere with insertion. In my case I printed them in yellow.