navy.seal posted:I am not sure what a 3D printer for metal parts would cost, but it would likely be cost prohibitive to most if not all small toy train makers.
Look below at the Standard Gauge Milwaukee Road Olympian Hiawatha Skydome observation car, which Jim Waterman made for me. The plastic skydome of the car is incredible and is clearly in the "spirit" of what Arno called the "craftsman" class of Standard Gauge toy trains. IMHO, it represents a positive step in the production of Modern Era Standard Gauge toy trains, which as Jim has shown us can now incorporate new technologies into the manufacture of old fashion Standard Gauge tinplate. There is no doubt in my mind that visionaries like Jim help to attract new Standard Gauge enthusiasts and grown our hobby! As we say in the Navy, BRAVO ZULU, Jim! Keep innovating!
Bob Nelson
Thanks Bob - appreciate your support.
This car is all metal - except for the back section which is semi-transparent printed plastic. A bit of a challenge to get them matched up, but the result is a one of a kind car (this is the only one in existence at this time.).
Jim
