Hancock52 posted:Very nice print indeed. The process seems to have come on since I had any O scale shells done, which is now 3 or 4 years ago. Is it reasonably sturdy or will you have to handle it like glass? 😁
I use a company called shapeways. I had them print these engine shells 5 years ago.
They are very strong, given adequate width of walls. These engines have been through alot and have held up very well.
The company uses a nylon powder, added layer upon layer, in a heated environment, and uses lasers to heat up the powder to its melting point. Because of this it requires no bracing. Very easy to model in.
