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| Some of the 3D printed models created for the layout. |
For the last week, I haven't spent much time in the shop but instead have been making detail parts for the layout. One of the struggles most folks have about switching to model in O scale is the sheer amount of items which need to be created from scratch compared to HO scale. Fortunately, with the decreasing cost of 3D printing and simplicity of 3D modeling, any detail parts which are desired for a layout can simply be drawn up on a computer and then printed for minimal time and expense. This also allows customized parts if you're interested in modeling a specific railroad or location - like I am with this layout.
So far I've made about a dozen parts specific for this layout, but I have a list which has already run to 60 parts (!) and this doesn't include what is needed to model the Mallary Complex or the Young Building...seems like I am going to be busy for a little while.
Now back to the CAD program...
