FURKASoCal Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Here are some pictures of my quarante project! I bought a 3D printer and have spent several months tweaking and making changes but I'm finally working on my first large scale model. I'm very excited about the ability to make literally any locomotive I want now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Nice job. I am curious, what 3D printer are you using? I am always interested in the 3D tech. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5alarmlocmotive Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 The main printer I use is a CR 10s Pro. (Sorry I lost my login information and had to change my identity haha.) Here is an example of one of the trucks I printed for the model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Thank you, I went on Ebay and found it, price etc, Thanks. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5alarmlocmotive Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 I will caution you to really consider if 3D printing is something you want to get into. My experience was that It absolutely wasn't plug and play ready right out of the box. There are a lot of little parts and there is a lot of constant trouble shooting and fiddling that needs to be done and results will vary from day to day depending on temperature and even humidity. If you are willing to spend the time and frustration involved it really pays off though!! The main problem is the type of plastic you need to use for G scale vs the more user friendly plastic that would work indoors for HO stuff. I'll be honest that If I knew someone that could print for me I would rather have just gone that route, but again if you are willing to stick it out it's a game changer! If you do end up buying one I'll of course be happy to help you out with the questions that no doubt will come up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5alarmlocmotive Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Some progress photos for those interested! Obviously Swiss narrow gauge is quite a niche interest but the potential for 3d printing in the hobby is endless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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