Enhance your model railroad experience with our meticulously crafted 16mm Scale Model Sack Trolleys. Designed to bring a realistic touch to your railway platforms or workshop scenes, these trolleys are an essential addition for any model enthusiast. This listing includes a pair of resin-printed trolleys, each measuring 27mm x 35mm x 77mm high, allowing for versatile placement in your setups.
Your order consists of two high-quality grey resin pieces, supplied unpainted, letting you unleash your creativity with car primer and acrylics to achieve the desired finish. All items are thoughtfully cleaned and cured by hand to ensure the best possible quality.
While we do our utmost to eliminate support marks, minor sanding might be needed to perfect the surfaces before painting.
Keep in mind that resin materials can be delicate, so handle your trolleys with care to avoid any damage. While we ensure safe packaging, we encourage you to document any breakages that occur during transit for resolution assistance. Inspired by a trolley design from IronMink, these trolleys are produced under the Creative Commons Attribution license, ensuring quality and authenticity for your model projects.
FAQ – Product FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is included in my order?
Your order includes a pair of 16mm scale model sack trolleys. You receive two separate high-quality grey resin pieces, supplied unpainted and ready for you to prep and paint.
What are the dimensions of each trolley?
Each trolley measures approximately 27mm wide by 35mm deep by 77mm high. This makes them ideal for 16mm scale platforms, yards, and workshop scenes.
Are the trolleys supplied painted or unpainted?
The trolleys are supplied unpainted in grey resin. This allows you to choose your own colour scheme and weathering style to match your layout or diorama.
What scale and settings are these trolleys suitable for?
These are 16mm scale model sack trolleys. They work well on model railway platforms, workshop scenes, and general railway or industrial layouts where hand trolleys would naturally appear.
How are the trolleys produced and finished?
The trolleys are resin-printed, then carefully cleaned and cured by hand. We also work to remove support marks as much as possible before they reach you, though very minor finishing may still be needed.
What is the design origin and license for these trolleys?
The design is inspired by a trolley from IronMink and is produced under the Creative Commons Attribution license. This ensures a faithful and authentic look suitable for serious model projects.
My trolley arrived with a small breakage. What should I do?
If you notice any damage on arrival, please document it with clear photos of the broken part and the packaging. Contact the seller with these images so they can assist with a suitable resolution.
There are faint support marks on the surface. Is this normal?
Yes, minor support marks are a normal part of resin 3D printing. We do our best to remove them during finishing, but very light sanding may still be required in some areas before painting.
The resin feels delicate. How should I handle it?
Resin can be brittle, so handle the trolleys gently, especially around thinner parts like handles and frame edges. Avoid dropping them or applying twisting force when cleaning or painting.
What should I do if a part snaps while I am working on it?
If a piece breaks during handling or painting, small breaks can often be repaired with a suitable plastic or CA (cyanoacrylate) glue. Work in a well-ventilated area and allow the repair to fully cure before continuing.
Can I use these trolleys outdoors on a garden railway?
The trolleys are resin-printed and can be used outdoors, but resin is still delicate. If you place them outside, try to protect them from rough handling and extreme temperature changes, and consider bringing them in when not in use.
Do I need to assemble the trolleys, or are they one-piece models?
The listing provides two resin-printed trolley pieces. They are supplied as finished prints rather than as a multi-part kit, so there is no complex assembly required before painting.
Do I need to wash or clean the trolleys before painting?
The trolleys are already cleaned and cured by hand, so no heavy cleaning is required. If you wish, you can give them a gentle rinse in lukewarm water and let them dry thoroughly before priming, but this is optional.
How should I prepare the surface before painting?
Inspect the trolley for any slight support marks or rough spots and gently sand them with fine-grit sandpaper. Once you are happy with the surface, you can go straight to priming with a suitable car primer.
What type of paints work best on these resin trolleys?
Car primer followed by acrylic paints works very well on this resin. The primer helps the acrylics adhere properly and gives you a smooth, even base for your chosen colours and weathering.
Do I need a primer, or can I paint directly onto the resin?
Using a car primer is strongly recommended. Primer improves paint adhesion, helps reveal any small surface imperfections you might want to sand, and gives a more durable finish than painting directly onto bare resin.
Any tips for painting and weathering to look realistic?
After priming, apply your base colour in thin coats of acrylic. You can then add:
- Dry-brushing to pick out edges and texture
- Washes to bring out recessed detail and simulate grime
- Subtle rust or wear effects on metal areas
Work in light layers and let each stage dry fully for the best results.
