Here is the start of the first complex scale model. A NIH model (Not Invented Here) having been obtained on Thingiverse. (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1363887) created by a fellow who calls himself Raby. It's a small (bobber) caboose. The scale is 1:32 or 3/8 inch = 1 foot. That makes it a good size model. It's a commonly used scale for outdoor garden railroads. In the 3D printing hobbyist culture its part of the OpenRailway free design sharing movement. This is a good example of the kind of projects I have in mind. It's not extreme accurate scale or flawless. It does present the concept of printable components with a hobby grade FDM 3D printer. I...

Ramblin' Dan's 3-Dimensional Scale Model Parts​ Welcome!  This is a blog for a posting  ideas and examples of a practical application for three dimensional printing of plastic model items. No rules for blog content and direction. It's an Idea at this point. I have been struggling to find a real and satisfying product, made from plastic, where this new additive manufacturing (printing) process of can show it's value.  I built dozens if not tens of dozens of plastic model kits in my youth. Cars, ships, airplanes were all assembled from kits. As I got older and and fascinated by the model train hobby, I built a lot of plastic components for that hobby including str...