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TR2/3/3A Bakelite ashtray fascia 3D print

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Since ashtrays were standard equipment on TRs since Comm number 42000 on and rarely found today, seems to me there a need for a source. I’m one of the semi-lucky owners who has the metal tray, but not the Bakelite fascia. With the advancement and availability of 3D printers, a pretty darn good replica could be made. Before I invest the time in measuring an original and ginning up a file, I thought I’d check to see if someone hasn’t already done this? There’s probably lots of engineering-types amongst us.

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Someone made repro ashtray fronts a few years ago but I think that they cast them from a mold of the original. This was before 3D printer took off. No idea who though, sorry.
 
Jim the one I have is chipped and not sure if it is iriginal but you can sure use it for dimensions...

Jim_Stevens said:
I thought you had the fascia!? I was gonna use that one for measurements!
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Found who molded the repros from this thread : https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/tri...r3a-ashtray-bakelite-front-only-t3883455.html

This was from 2011: "Marty Jones is no longer making them as his mold broke. He does, however, have some left to sell. He can be reached at: 352 270 8149" from 2011 not current!

PeterK said:
Someone made repro ashtray fronts a few years ago but I think that they cast them from a mold of the original. This was before 3D printer took off. No idea who though, sorry.
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Hello All,

Just to close this thread out, Marty Jones (mentioned above) is still doing small-batch reproes, so at this time there’s no need for us to develop a second source. BCF is such a great resource!
 
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