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    Custom Unique figures made on high-end 3D Printer

    Possible ways to make yourself at HO scale Making a figure by hand is time consuming but the basics of most people are strait forward. At the scale we are dealing with a single picture would do. But for added realism check this option out. http://www.123dapp.com/catch
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    Custom Unique figures made on high-end 3D Printer

    Pricing for 3d Printed people 3d Printing is a new field. I happen to have access to a very high end machine. The cost for me to make them one off would be $10-$20 each. The material costs are quite low actually but the amount of time it take to make virtual models of the figures is high. I...
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    Custom Unique figures made on high-end 3D Printer

    Thank you for the input so far. The amazing thing about 3D printing is I can make any number of characters in any style/pose I want. I simply create them in a modeling software and sculpt new features. My initial models were just made to test the resolution of the system. The sky is the...
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    Custom Unique figures made on high-end 3D Printer

    I am new to the forum and railroading in general. I am considering creating unique custom figures for model railroading using very high end 3D printing. I created a female character for a beach scene as seen here in O and HO scale. I started just for fun but I wanted to see if there is a...
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    Interested in model making and have been experimenting with 3d Printing Scenery

    Hi Everyone, I have not had much experience in the modeling world but I am interested in learning more. I am an mechanical engineer and have access to sophisticated tools such as 3D printers, mills, lathes and the like. My first project was a 3d printed female character for beach scenes...
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