ATHERTON CA TRAIN STATION 1937 HO SCALE 3D Printer Model

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Summary

The ATHERTON TRAIN STATION in HO scale was voted the prettiest train station on the historic register in California. This model is intended to be under construction. Eight 1/8" diameter wooden, Evergreen or Plastruct dowels need to be cut to 1-7/16" in length. Dip all components in Acetone for 7 seconds to dissolve the fuzzies, no longer than 10 seconds otherwise it will distort and warp. I will be adding additional components in the next few weeks, so check out this model for updates.

I exclusively print with PLA and have found that ordinary clear lacquer thinner (Nail polish remover) is a wonderful glue. Make a small test for yourself of two pieces of scrap PLA and give it a try. Let sit for 20 seconds and then try to break it apart. It leaves no residue and is applied with a small brush. I've been using lacquer thinner as a glue on styrene and PLA for years. No sloppy or messy glue to show when finished.

I have always painted my models with oil paint, specifically Windsor and Newton Griffin Fast Drying Oils. They dry overnight. I never liked acrylics because they obliterate fine detail, and they always look chalky to me. Oil colors are made from the finest color pigments available; color saturation and permanence are proven throughout the history of art. Thinned with Mineral Spirits you will get the most remarkable weathering and aging finishes you have ever seen. I feel reasonably assured that once you try Griffin Oils you will never go back to water based acrylics.

Here's an interesting point for me to bring to your attention. Every model that I have designed is based on real world measurements and therefore each building is interchangeable with other structures. Simply bring the .stl file into any CAD program, even the wonderful TinkerCAD and combine to make a completely new design to 3D print.

If you would like me to design a custom model for you contact me directly at:

[email protected].

It is totally free, but I will post it on Thingiverse for others to print and enjoy.

Happy modeling,

Gary Lavarack - 3Designer

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HO_ATHERTON_BOTTOM_COLUMN_BASE.stl 547.7KB
HO_ATHERTON_COLUMN_TOPS_final.stl 547.7KB
HO_ATHERTON_CORNER_TRUSSES.stl 195.1KB
HO_ATHERTON_FRONT_DOORS.stl 33.5KB
HO_ATHERTON_LARGE_END_WINDOWS_2_UP.stl 329.4KB
HO_ATHERTON_OVERHANG_w_BEAMS.stl 354.5KB
HO_ATHERTON_ROOF_JOISTS_w_TRIM_and_SPACER.stl 27.8KB
HO_ATHERTON_ROOF_RAFTERS_ENDS.stl 188.3KB
HO_ATHERTON_ROOF_RAFTERS_SIDES.stl 231.4KB
HO_ATHERTON_SMALL_WINDOWS_5_UP.stl 403.4KB
HO_ATHERTON_TOP_PERIMETER_BEAM.stl 1.6KB
HO_ATHERTON_WINDOWS_1937_VERSION.stl 47.8KB