Using a 3D printer to make the building 'Shell'

[friscomike]

Howdy Jim,

The whole facility looks fantastic, but the pickle tanks are amazing.  The detail is incredible.  It's a shame that it is hidden in the structure.

Have fun,
mike

[Rick]

Jim, it's amazing what can be made by 3D printing.
Great looking models.

[Jim Donovan]

Thanks Mike and Rick;

So today I was able to complete the electric lighting. I designed the posts hollow so that the wall lighting would run inside the posts. I draped the wiring on the ceiling lights as it would look. in 1912. The outer parts of the buildings are done except for detailing and signage. So here is how the structures look put together and with the interior in front and buildings behind. I still need to complete the interior for the packing room (middle) and a little more for the office building. Interior signage also needed for all three. Looks like only one building has a light leak easy to fix. Next up all the plumbing and platforms needed for when the train arrives!

Jim

[deemery]

That looks good!

dave

[Jerry]

Jim that is some really great modeling.

Jerry

[deemery]

I assembled the little hexagonal shed I cut on the laser:

The triangle pieces are for the peaked roof.  There was sanding on the edges to add the correct angle for the walls and roof pieces.  Not visible are the two hexagonal shaped floor and ceiling pieces.  

Today I'll move the laser from its temporary home in the garage down to the basement. 

dave

[Jim Donovan]

Hi Dave;

I suspect you did not mean to drop your post here but your results are looking great. I've had a laser cutter for a couple of years now and frankly don't know what I would do without it. I am going to load a photo I took showing 3 x 12 strip wood I stained and then cut for use on making the pickle tanks. In you can see the circle cut outs which become the tops. You can also see where my laziness knows no bounds. I am making a transfer platform across the back for unloading of pickle cars. Instead of individual cutting out the 3 x 12 x 3 feet planks I put this slightly used sheet of strip wood. Attached together by masking tape and then cardstock, the laser in one pass cut out all the top boards, exactly 3 feet wide. Another amazing tool that allows for details and precision not available before.

[deemery]

Jim, you're right!  Sorry about that!  (I didn't like how the roof came out, so today I'll try cutting new roof panels, from a different material.  And then I'll post the results to the CORRECT thread.)

dave