Knuckle coupler 1/32 - Scale I - Openrailway

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Since a long time I had in mind to design a 1/32 scale knuckle coupler to replace the oversized LGB coupler on my US rail cars. After a few inconclusive tries I finally found an easy to print and functional design. The automatic coupling is working as expected and it doesn't unhook even in tight curves. It also interfaces correctly with a 820 Kadee coupler (and probably with other brands too). The springs are printed so no need for small, pricey and hard to find steel springs. It's still a work in progress as I have to design different gearboxes to fit my various cars. I've already made 4 : Small : all purpose. Medium : for my US Box Car (https://www.myminifactory.com/object/26129) Large : for my US Bobber Caboose (https://www.myminifactory.com/object/26028) With lateral holes : box and cover for the US 8-axle Flat Car (https://www.myminifactory.com/object/26071) I'm still working on some others.  

About the author:
Raby
I began in the 3D world several years ago. I had bought first a Velleman K8200 kit. Made some nice things with it after a lot of upgrades. Now I have a K8400 and more recently I bought a Prusa I3 MK2. Both give nice results. Lately I've added an Artillery Sidewinder X1 and 2 resin printers (Proton and Mono-X). Most of the fun is designing your own projects and then bringing them to life by printing them. ATM I found a new hobby and I'm mostly designing stuff for a 1/32 garden railway.

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