I have seen a former member of SD3R make a Ho Scale model of the Albuquerque Union Station with his Laser cutter. Body was made with wood but the guy decorated it with the stuco to make it look real. I have seen someone in my live steam group use a 3D printer to make a Headlight, a wheel, and a Signal head. Does anybody use a 3D printer or a Laser cutter? Oh by the way his Laser cutter sketched on wood Railroad logos.
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try going to Sharways.com type in model railroading
I've had a laser cutting machine for almost 15 years now. I have made commercial items and sold them and made MANY projects for my own use. 2D artwork is very similar to graphic artwork which I had been doing for years....so designing 2D items came easy to me.
I tried learning 3D artwork.....found it took more time than I wanted to spend....and decided to wait a while and see what happens in the 3D field before I jump in.
This is a HO scale diner I made a limited number of. Laser cut.
I have used my 3D printer to make some replacement parts and bodies for O and N scale cars. I haven't tried making buildings yet though. That's a good idea.
For those who are visiting San Diego in the near future, these Buildings were made with a 3D printer for the 100 years of Balboa Columbus Exploration thingy, for their G Scale trolley car layout and these Buildings are around Balboa Park where the San Diego Model Railroad Museum is.
I like that Museum of Man Building and The Sprecles Organ Pavilion more than the others but yes very Impressive.
This video is an introduction video for
3D Printing for the Model Railroader.
I have use a 3D Printer, when I was working, now retired but still have access to a
3D Printer. The most important part of this process is the Drawing,
That is going to make the part or structure. (AutoCAD by Autodesk)
Gary • Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway
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