Brookster3D
@brookster3d.bsky.social
LGBTQIA+ Ally :)
I'm a 3D designer that likes to post WIP projects and things like that :)
No AI here, not now or ever
Check out my Cults3D Page: https://cults3d.com/en/users/Brookster3D/3d-models
I'm a 3D designer that likes to post WIP projects and things like that :)
No AI here, not now or ever
Check out my Cults3D Page: https://cults3d.com/en/users/Brookster3D/3d-models
Currently working on redesigning the mechanism for my #3Dprinted Stephenson's Rocket model. I think this will work a lot better than my old design. #modelrailway #Blender
February 14, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Currently working on redesigning the mechanism for my #3Dprinted Stephenson's Rocket model. I think this will work a lot better than my old design. #modelrailway #Blender
Project update! I've been printing the mechanism for my Rocket model and the gears keep sticking, I think it needs redesigning. Also I have started redesigning my old clockwork Beattie well tank to be electric. The body shell is already coming together nicely. #modelrailway #3Ddesign #blender #WIP
February 12, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Project update! I've been printing the mechanism for my Rocket model and the gears keep sticking, I think it needs redesigning. Also I have started redesigning my old clockwork Beattie well tank to be electric. The body shell is already coming together nicely. #modelrailway #3Ddesign #blender #WIP
I've not posted a lot, but there's plenty going on behind the scenes. So I thought I would post a sneak peak of the secret project I'm working on. Might be a bit of a giveaway XD #modelrailway #modelrailroad #3Ddesign #Blender
February 8, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I've not posted a lot, but there's plenty going on behind the scenes. So I thought I would post a sneak peak of the secret project I'm working on. Might be a bit of a giveaway XD #modelrailway #modelrailroad #3Ddesign #Blender
I've not really found any site like that, I get most my references from books. The closest I can think of is this site here: www.lbscr.org/index.html and maybe there are others like it, but this one will only help you with the LB&SCR railway. Hope this helps :)
February 1, 2026 at 5:14 PM
I've not really found any site like that, I get most my references from books. The closest I can think of is this site here: www.lbscr.org/index.html and maybe there are others like it, but this one will only help you with the LB&SCR railway. Hope this helps :)
I've fitted the bracket and hopefully it works. Initially I thought the bracket wasn't needed, but the screw holes didn't line up with the metal thread and the x gantry, so the bracket works as an adapter. Hopefully this should reduce wear, make servicing easier and the printer will last longer.
January 31, 2026 at 12:24 PM
I've fitted the bracket and hopefully it works. Initially I thought the bracket wasn't needed, but the screw holes didn't line up with the metal thread and the x gantry, so the bracket works as an adapter. Hopefully this should reduce wear, make servicing easier and the printer will last longer.
I just received some metal Threads that should work with the Z screws, and I'm now working on the plastic block that will screw it to the X gantry. Hopefully this will make the printer run a little better.
January 31, 2026 at 12:22 AM
I just received some metal Threads that should work with the Z screws, and I'm now working on the plastic block that will screw it to the X gantry. Hopefully this will make the printer run a little better.
When I first bought my 3D printer, and soon after every service, a build up of black grease would form on the thread unlike on any other printer I owned. After disassembly I found out the inner thread is actually plastic pt1
January 28, 2026 at 1:22 PM
When I first bought my 3D printer, and soon after every service, a build up of black grease would form on the thread unlike on any other printer I owned. After disassembly I found out the inner thread is actually plastic pt1
The Diesel in question is described simply as "Explorer". The closest I have found is a British Rail Class 52 and, while the dates do match up for when it existed, preliminary results show no evidence of an electrical fire and the way the locomotive is described made it sound like a prototype.
January 28, 2026 at 12:50 PM
The Diesel in question is described simply as "Explorer". The closest I have found is a British Rail Class 52 and, while the dates do match up for when it existed, preliminary results show no evidence of an electrical fire and the way the locomotive is described made it sound like a prototype.
Interestingly I found this tucked inside the pages, it's an accident report from 1968 about a fire that broke out in a Diesel locomotive's Electrical compartment. I think it's from the UK judging by the time and date formats, but there's little information about location or even type of locomotive.
January 28, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Interestingly I found this tucked inside the pages, it's an accident report from 1968 about a fire that broke out in a Diesel locomotive's Electrical compartment. I think it's from the UK judging by the time and date formats, but there's little information about location or even type of locomotive.
Just got this in the post, it's a book full of drawings and diagrams from US railways. So I finally be able to design some AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVES! At present I don't know what scale I will be designing to (Maybe 00, as American stock at that scale would be rarer). Maybe I'll do H0 too. #modelrailway
January 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Just got this in the post, it's a book full of drawings and diagrams from US railways. So I finally be able to design some AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVES! At present I don't know what scale I will be designing to (Maybe 00, as American stock at that scale would be rarer). Maybe I'll do H0 too. #modelrailway
As a child I loved #LEGO but, as children do, I never really look after my toys. A few years ago I made it my goal to rebuy all my childhood LEGO sets. I bought a few then stopped a while back, but now I want to try to get back into it. Looking to be another fun but expensive hobby XD
January 27, 2026 at 1:00 AM
As a child I loved #LEGO but, as children do, I never really look after my toys. A few years ago I made it my goal to rebuy all my childhood LEGO sets. I bought a few then stopped a while back, but now I want to try to get back into it. Looking to be another fun but expensive hobby XD
I'm surprised its taken me this long to get the project to this point, I started it back in July XD. But the motor has been a nightmare, the only ones that would fit had such a high RPM it took a lot of work to design a gearbox with that many printed gears that didn't lock up.
January 22, 2026 at 11:23 PM
I'm surprised its taken me this long to get the project to this point, I started it back in July XD. But the motor has been a nightmare, the only ones that would fit had such a high RPM it took a lot of work to design a gearbox with that many printed gears that didn't lock up.
I've decided to rebuild the chassis and mechanism for my #3Dprintable C class locomotive (AGAIN) to use a different motor. Making this the THIRD motor change. However this motor has a lower RPM so I can shrink the gear box and drive it from the middle set of wheels. #modelrailway #3Ddesign #Blender
January 22, 2026 at 11:18 PM
I've decided to rebuild the chassis and mechanism for my #3Dprintable C class locomotive (AGAIN) to use a different motor. Making this the THIRD motor change. However this motor has a lower RPM so I can shrink the gear box and drive it from the middle set of wheels. #modelrailway #3Ddesign #Blender
This may have been pointed out before, but I wanted to show some of Hornby's insane pricing. On their site it will cost you £199.99 for the BASIC ENTRY LEVEL Flying Scotsman, while on Rails of Sheffield you can get the same loco, 3 coaches, track and controller for 5p cheaper...
January 18, 2026 at 6:25 PM
This may have been pointed out before, but I wanted to show some of Hornby's insane pricing. On their site it will cost you £199.99 for the BASIC ENTRY LEVEL Flying Scotsman, while on Rails of Sheffield you can get the same loco, 3 coaches, track and controller for 5p cheaper...
Sans Pareil could possibly have a small, coreless motor and gearbox fitted but I have doubts about Perseverance and Novelty. Not without major alteration to the look and realism of the locomotives. #modelrailway
January 17, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Sans Pareil could possibly have a small, coreless motor and gearbox fitted but I have doubts about Perseverance and Novelty. Not without major alteration to the look and realism of the locomotives. #modelrailway
I saw this on the #Hornby website and thought it would be cool if they made a train pack of all the locomotives from the Rainhill Trials. It would cost a lot ,and the size of the locomotives could make it impossible to motorise them, but it would certainly be a great collectors item. #modelrailway
January 17, 2026 at 11:33 PM
I saw this on the #Hornby website and thought it would be cool if they made a train pack of all the locomotives from the Rainhill Trials. It would cost a lot ,and the size of the locomotives could make it impossible to motorise them, but it would certainly be a great collectors item. #modelrailway
I recently bought 2 of these little tank engines cheaply with the intention of using them for parts. Now I've serviced them I think I might keep them as part of my collection. They run as well as these Hornby 0-4-0 can, maybe I'll upgrade the motors at some point. #modelrailway #Hornby #00gauge
January 17, 2026 at 6:16 PM
I recently bought 2 of these little tank engines cheaply with the intention of using them for parts. Now I've serviced them I think I might keep them as part of my collection. They run as well as these Hornby 0-4-0 can, maybe I'll upgrade the motors at some point. #modelrailway #Hornby #00gauge
OH a new series to watc-... Never mind :)
What a way to remove any interest in a tv show
What a way to remove any interest in a tv show
January 12, 2026 at 6:38 PM
OH a new series to watc-... Never mind :)
What a way to remove any interest in a tv show
What a way to remove any interest in a tv show
Still working on the mark 2 locomotive. I think the mechanism is done but it might need some tweaks. Perhaps a different motor to slow it down, but I'm still working on it. Its at least printed into an appropriate livery, unlike the old model, which I decided would be green. #modelrailway #3Dprinted
January 11, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Still working on the mark 2 locomotive. I think the mechanism is done but it might need some tweaks. Perhaps a different motor to slow it down, but I'm still working on it. Its at least printed into an appropriate livery, unlike the old model, which I decided would be green. #modelrailway #3Dprinted
I've started to print the final parts for my #Thomasandfriends Lady locomotive. So far it's going together decently, but there are a few changes that need to be made. I'm hoping it will look good by the end. #modelrailway #3Dprinted #00gauge
January 10, 2026 at 9:03 AM
I've started to print the final parts for my #Thomasandfriends Lady locomotive. So far it's going together decently, but there are a few changes that need to be made. I'm hoping it will look good by the end. #modelrailway #3Dprinted #00gauge
I've installed a new magnet into my Princess class and new brushes. At first it was working but it limped at low speeds. After a while the locomotive was completely dead. I only get the occasional smoke and sparks off the brushes. My guess is the magnet is too strong for the motor. #modelrailway
January 9, 2026 at 7:48 PM
I've installed a new magnet into my Princess class and new brushes. At first it was working but it limped at low speeds. After a while the locomotive was completely dead. I only get the occasional smoke and sparks off the brushes. My guess is the magnet is too strong for the motor. #modelrailway
I've just finished installing some new cylinders into my Triang Flying Scotsman model. Now I can at least run the locomotive. Unfortunately she is a lumpy and noisy runner, stopping and starting with sparks coming off the wheels. I expect the wheels need a much more thorough clean. #modelrailway
January 9, 2026 at 7:37 PM
I've just finished installing some new cylinders into my Triang Flying Scotsman model. Now I can at least run the locomotive. Unfortunately she is a lumpy and noisy runner, stopping and starting with sparks coming off the wheels. I expect the wheels need a much more thorough clean. #modelrailway
I'm working on the Mark 2 mechanism for my #3Dprinted Lady locomotive from the magic railroad. But I'm currently stuck on what livery to print it in, and wondered what people like the best? #modelrailway #Blender #TTTE #Magicrailroad
January 6, 2026 at 1:16 PM
I'm working on the Mark 2 mechanism for my #3Dprinted Lady locomotive from the magic railroad. But I'm currently stuck on what livery to print it in, and wondered what people like the best? #modelrailway #Blender #TTTE #Magicrailroad
RELEASED! My #3Dprinted Thomas model is finally available on my #Cults3D page, after months of work on it! You can purchase the designs and #3Dprint them yourself from here:
cults3d.com/en/3d-model/...
#modelrailway #TTTE #thomasandfriends
cults3d.com/en/3d-model/...
#modelrailway #TTTE #thomasandfriends
January 5, 2026 at 9:54 PM
RELEASED! My #3Dprinted Thomas model is finally available on my #Cults3D page, after months of work on it! You can purchase the designs and #3Dprint them yourself from here:
cults3d.com/en/3d-model/...
#modelrailway #TTTE #thomasandfriends
cults3d.com/en/3d-model/...
#modelrailway #TTTE #thomasandfriends