Reply to "3d Printers and our hobby. A review from a guy who has found a $199 solution that works!"

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Bob Delbridge

I'd love to use a 3D printer to make parts like Boxcar doors and ends, passenger car seats, and other parts that aren't easily found or available.

 

If no one has made the part then 3D printing would be the way to go but if you want to make copies of something you have or can get then casting is another option and resolution is even better.

Here some resin cast parts.

 

Pete

Thanks Pete, nice looking parts!

 I've done some casting/molding in 1/6 scale but nothing yet in O-scale.  If I can find the doors I want to copy on the cars I currently have I'll give it a try.