3D Printing of O-Scale (1/4") Building Fronts

Tom O-Scale Oct 4, 2020

  1. Tom O-Scale

    Tom O-Scale New Member

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    Hi:
    Can anyone advise who might be able to supply STL file Building fronts for my 3D Ender-3 Pro Printer? Most everything I see is for the smaller scales.

    I want to be able to do an industrial Warehouse and shipping buildings using multiple, possibly getting unique look by stacking the panels.

    Thank you... Tom
     
  2. SLSF Freak

    SLSF Freak Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Hi Tom - while I don't know of a specific source for what you're looking for, you may be able to use the tools in your slicer (presumably Cura) to get what you want in a round about way? 1) You can scale models in your slicer to make them bigger, and 2) you can also rotate and position parts of your model under the print bed to expose only the area you want to print. So for example if you just want the front of a building you found, rotate it so the front is facing up, then position (z axis) the model such that only the front is laying on the print bed. Slice, print and enjoy your new building front. Hope that makes sense.

    Mike
     
  3. Tom O-Scale

    Tom O-Scale New Member

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    Mike: Thank you. This is extremely helpful. This printer is new to me and I have just finished assembly and 2 days of alignment per this forum. Next to the software and Cura. I just discovered the eccentric nut behind the top roller as part of the print head. What a difference.
     

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