3D Printing for Model Trains - A Game Changer?

3D Printing for Model Trains

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3D Printing for Model Trains is a game-changer. Many model railroaders have already discovered the potential of technology for our hobby, and it is a whole hobby to itself. This video explores the basics of 3D printing, the potential it has, showing the process of designing, printing, and painting a model for a layout. 3D Printing costs have come down considerably, and for the price of a DCC equipped locomotive, you could greatly enhance your own layout!

Some of the models featured in this video can be found on my Thingiverse Page:
https://www.thingiverse.com/jcsriptra...

Also, check out the 3D Printing for Model Trains Facebook group:
  / 3dmodeltrains  

While some of the individual products I use are listed below, I now have my own shop page on Amazon, complete with a small commentary on each of the products I recommend. If you are not able to find these products at your local hobby store, you can find them here:

https://www.amazon.com/shop/jcsriptrack

For progress reports on upcoming video projects and commissions, and even become involved in providing content for future videos, check out my new Patreon page! You don’t need to become a supporter in order to follow the page, just click on “follow” once you’re there.
  / jcs_riptrack  

You can also follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
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I also have a teespring store, where you can claim to be “In Training” with one of my T-shirt designs:
https://teespring.com/stores/jcs-ript...

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Products and Equipment Featured or Used in this Video:
SketchUp: Online Free 3D design software - https://www.sketchup.com/

The following are affiliate links to Amazon. I receive a small commission if purchases are made through these:

3D Printers

Elegoo Mars Pro Resin MSLA Printer: https://amzn.to/2O1kWtn

Lulzbot TAZ6 Filament Printer:
This is no longer made, and its new versions are prohibitively expensive, however, the following is a recommended good quality entry-level filament printer for under $300 US:

Creality Ender 3 version 2: https://amzn.to/3riaWdx

Grex Genesis XGi3 Airbrush Starter Set https://amzn.to/2E6l1pg
(Dual-action Gravity Feed airbrush, compressor, braided 6ft hose, and a getting started DVD)
This is an updated version of the combo set that I started with. The advantage of this newer version is that if you wanted to swap out needle sizes, it can be done with upgrade kits, and it comes with different sizes of paint cups. It comes with a 0.3mm needle as standard. This also comes with the same compressor that you saw in the video. I’ve been very happy with my setup. It has done everything I’ve asked it to. Fittings on this airbrush and hose are ⅛” which are compatible with Iwata hoses.
Grex Genesis XGi3 Airbrush alone: https://amzn.to/2P89mHz

Equipment & Software:
Canon HF R800: https://amzn.to/2XxLfa8

Dji Osmo Mobile 2 (Mobile Phone Gimbal): https://amzn.to/2EZAk1Y

Sony SLT-A55 DSLR (Link is for the A68) - https://amzn.to/2x81GOv

Neewer Backdrop Kit: https://amzn.to/2FVmw8Y

Neewer 176 Lights (x3): https://amzn.to/2xvSap5

Neewer Softboxes for 176 Lights: https://amzn.to/2YByT1g

GlideGear TMP-100 Teleprompter Unit: https://amzn.to/2JdJIRW

Apple iPad Air: https://amzn.to/2XnKiQV

Zoom H4n Handy Recorder: https://amzn.to/2K3TdBY

Boya BY-M1 Universal Lavalier Microphone - https://amzn.to/2Qml0QO

Manfrotto 190X Pro Tripod - https://amzn.to/2Nz4vCu

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite:
Photoshop CC 2018, Premiere Pro CC 2018, Audition CC 2018, After Effects CC 2018.
Buy the Suite: https://amzn.to/2G11oQj
Learn How to use them: https://amzn.to/2Nz4z5c

Credits:
Music: "Engine No. 9" by Les Hooper
© 1981 Birch Island Music Press, Sole Selling Agent: C.L. Barnhouse Co., Oskaloosa, IA
Used with Permission

Essence 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

Artist: http://audionautix.com/


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