Harry50

And thanks for the tip about splitting parts along the painting line! I didn't think about that before. It looks incredible, good job! I'm wanting to create a building that opens up on one side, like a cupboard, have you got any tips on how I can make it flush so that when it is closed, you can barely see where it opens?

This is a really interesting idea. The rafters almost look like they are part of the scenery. Where did you get your railway station from?

Thank you I will check it out

It must be rewarding to be able to say that you built your 3D printer. I think most 3D printers use the same motor, but I've read a few things online that suggest switching the leadscrew for a high accuracy version might make a difference. I agree that the price of 3D printers will eventually come down, but I don't think it will be anytime soon because they are getting more technical by the day. They can 3D print vital body organs for organ transplants and pies, although I think you still have to put the pie in the oven after it has printed. I went to the 3D printer show 'TCT 3Sixty' last month and peek plastic could change the way that things are manufactured, possibly replacing lathes in factories in the far future.

Hiya thanks for the recommendation, your videos are great! Do you have any tips on how I can reduce the lines to get a smoother print? I've only made small plain items so far and I've been sanding them down and painting them. Now that I'm wanting to create a building with intricate details, the sanding won't be as easy. Do you know a way that I can improve the printer to make it smoother?

I've just got a 3D printer and I'm trying to make my scenery more interesting for the kids. So I'm wanting to make a school with a side on hinges, so it open ups like a cupboard to show more of the furniture and people inside.The printer can print intricate designs, so I can get a good level of detailing and paint it before putting it together. Has anyone made anything similar?

I use a cloth of soapy water on the body, IPA on the chasis and cotton buds soaked in IPA for the wheels. But be careful not to disturb the contacts that are usually on the inner face of the wheels.

I've almost finished building my first baseboard from a youtube video. So at the moment, I've got a spirit level, some clamps and a bunch of these lock nuts that are left over:https://www.accu.co.uk/en/hexagon-nylon-locking-nuts/7950-HNN-M10-A2. I used the lock nuts for the angle brackets rather than the lock washers that were mentioned in the video because I already had some in my workshop. I originally planned to make a sturdy baseboard for under £30, but I ended up impulsively buying an Insize adjustable engineering square for over £100! But at least it will come in useful for other projects. Further down the line, I'm going to build another baseboard and connect them together somehow, what is the best way to fix them together please?

Hi everyone, I've been a long -time reader of the community page, but as I'm now building my first layout from scratch, I thought I would sign up and say hello. I'm using birch and plywood for the baseboard. Harry