Update - May 29, 2024
I’ve been active on the 3D printer again. I downloaded an engine shed from the Cults.com website. If you have a 3D printer or Laser Cutter and you haven’t been to that website yet, you might want to take a look. The original file was created by “Kabrumble”
I modified the file a little and then started printing out the walls, roof and the windows.
I used the basic settings, not fine printing and I’m really pleased with how they came out.
I calculated the cost of the plastic filament and it was about $3.00 (2.36 GBP) the last time I looked at the prices of the Walthers models, they were in the $60+ range (47 GBP)
Also on the 3D printer, I created some rail crossings. I still need to weather these up a bit more, but you get the idea.
The wonderful Leyland FG lorry. I remember these on the roads very well.
I’ve got a lot of painting to do. The 3D printer has been on overtime the last couple of days. All the engine shed parts have been printed out.
The print bed cannot handle the full width, so it has to be printed in 2 halves. I’m going to be painting the inside black first. The building is going to be lit so I want to stop the light bleed through the plastic.
I also finished printing a low-relief office building. It will be same with that. Painting black on the inside first.
Let’s see how much I can get done this weekend. The clock is ticking.
A pet hate of mine is the “gap” between buildings and the surface… This hut below will be embedded into the ground when it’s in the final position.
Thanks for checking in.
