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Hello everyone! I would like to do a bit of a quick re-introduction of myself. My name is Bunker! I am an N-scaler, scratchbuilder / painter, and 3D modeler who have had the model railroad bug since a child back in the 90s. I became a member of this forum back in mid-2020, and was starting to become a regular...and then my house burned down! I lost a lot, unfortunately. Although thankfully everyone made it out alive, including all the pets. I've spent the last two and a half years rebuilding my life, and have finally gotten comfortable enough again to begin spending money on hobbies, which of course meant converting the garage into a workshop / layout room. I put up 19 feet of benchwork and began my newest, and by far most ambitious n-scale layout to date. I will eventually make my own thread to cover updates on it as I work, as well as go into depth into my plans for it, and general theming, but it's still early.
I am excited to be back, and to share my layout journey, as well as the other projects I am working on!
Snarky Old Fart (in training)
Ah, an FDM Printer. Is it the standard Ender 3?
I've got Elegoo's Neptune 2 for FDM, and an Elegoo Saturn for resin printing. Use them mostly for tabletop miniature wargaming, but I'm keeping an eye out for MRR appropriate stls.
Welcome back.
Welcome back Bunker. Sad to read that your home burned down, but happy that everyone is safe. Wondered why you disappeared so suddenly, now I know why. I am looking forward to your progress.
Ah, an FDM Printer. Is it the standard Ender 3?
I've got Elegoo's Neptune 2 for FDM, and an Elegoo Saturn for resin printing. Use them mostly for tabletop miniature wargaming, but I'm keeping an eye out for MRR appropriate stls.
Welcome back.
The printer you see is a Longer LK5 Pro. For such a large print bed, it can actually get some phenomenal detail with a 0.2 mil nozzle and ultra fine layer height. Been using it for some larger buildings! I've heard great things about the Neptune 2. They are solid machines!
I also recently picked up a Elegoo Saturn for resin printing. I'm stunned by the detail it can achieve. Unfortunately I haven't had a lot of time with the machine yet, so I really haven't seen it's full capability as of yet. Finding good STLs for model railroading is still tough, but I've had good luck with Cults3D. There seems to be a growing community of railfans there.
Thank you for the warm welcome back!
Welcome back Bunker. Sad to read that your home burned down, but happy that everyone is safe. Wondered why you disappeared so suddenly, now I know why. I am looking forward to your progress.
Thanks, Willie! Glad I can finally fill everybody in. Looking forward to a brighter future on nickel silver rails!
Welcome back Bunker! Glad you're able to get back into things.
Gomez Addams
Staff member
You've also created the name of your railroad, the Phoenix Pacific.
You've also created the name of your railroad, the Phoenix Pacific.
Now that's a RR I want to travel on.
Bunker,
Welcome back. The place has only changed for the better. Glenn
Sorry to hear about the run of bad luck. BUT.....glad you are back and moving forward.
Blessings on you and your loved ones! I'm new here. Just getting into the hobby. JT
You've also created the name of your railroad, the Phoenix Pacific.
I love it, haha!
Thank you everyone! I am so happy to get such a warm welcome!
Days Gone Bye!
Staff member
Good to see you are back. So Sorry ovr the run of trials that you had to endure.
Welcome back!
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