What would YOU or YOUR FRIENDS want 3d printed?

[TheXModelRailroader]

Hey guys.
As you may know, I have started getting into 3d printing. For a while now, I have been planning on making and selling prints on our ebay store. So a question that I have been planning on asking, is what would you want printed? Or more so, what are some things you may have heard fellow modelers say "I wish we had more of...", or "why don't they make...".
This is more so of a general question, because if you guys needed something, I would help free of charge, but you get the point.
Scale parts, like headlamps and detail? Or maybe something like KB02 was asking (https://modelrailroadforums.com/forum/index.php?threads/body-inserts-for-athearn-bb-models.39207/), a DCC mount?
It can be in any scale, so I am open to all ideas.
Let me know you guys thoughts.
Thanks.

 

[RhB Michael]

HO scale amateur radio towers up to 100' in height. Vertical HF antennas, 2-meter verticals, etc. I can't think of anything else off the top of my head, but I know of no one who offers these pieces on either side of the Pond.

 

[TheXModelRailroader]

HO scale amateur radio towers up to 100' in height. Vertical HF antennas, 2-meter verticals, etc. I can't think of anything else off the top of my head, but I know of no one who offers these pieces on either side of the Pond.

Good to know. Thank you.

 

[Marlin39]

Detail Junk - Barrels, crates, oil drums, junk vehicles, pulleys, gears, pallets, etc.

 

[shortwrench]

Detail Junk - Barrels, crates, oil drums, junk vehicles, pulleys, gears, pallets, etc.

I would also like items in this category-aka miscellaneous "stuff".

 

[migalyto]

The radio tower suggestion by @RhB Michael is a good one that is needed. Any types of communication towers would be welcome.
Solar panels, satellite dishes (communications, residential). The split unit A/C systems that are popping up all over on the sides of buildings.
Anything industrial. Piping, electrical, valves....etc....

 

[TheXModelRailroader]

Marlin39 said:
Detail Junk - Barrels, crates, oil drums, junk vehicles, pulleys, gears, pallets, etc.

I would also like items in this category-aka miscellaneous "stuff".

Ok. This is very good to hear. These were some of the things I had already wanted to print, as I can defiantly make them.

 

[TheXModelRailroader]

The radio tower suggestion by @RhB Michael is a good one that is needed. Any types of communication towers would be welcome.
Solar panels, satellite dishes (communications, residential). The split unit A/C systems that are popping up all over on the sides of buildings.
Anything industrial. Piping, electrical, valves....etc....

Great. I think my only problem with the smaller thin parts, is that may be a bit of a challenge with FDM printing. But some of the other things I should be able to manage.

 

[TheXModelRailroader]

What do you guys think of 3d printed locomotive detail kits? Not so much on piping, but like headlamps, bells, etc. like what you would get at Cal scale?

 

[RhB Michael]

I'm not in need of any detail parts for steam. I'm not sure manufacturers could put any more detail on the European locomotives, but I don't really know about N. American locomotives and if they lack the needed details. Older models definitely though, and especially the cheaper stuff.

 

[RhB Michael]

Detail parts for the layout would be welcomed. Flower pots, fences of all types, water fountains, telephone booths, village and small city entry signs and other road signs, mailboxes, lawn chairs and patio tables, bar-b-q grills, wood piles- cord or 1/2 cord, etc., etc., etc.

 

[TheXModelRailroader]

I'm not in need of any detail parts for steam. I'm not sure manufacturers could put any more detail on the European locomotives, but I don't really know about N. American locomotives and if they lack the needed details. Older models definitely though, and especially the cheaper stuff.

Oh, yeah. When I was thinking about this, I meant for kit bashing old stuff.

 

[Marlin39]

You might want to check out this site. Kevin does amazing high quality/definition products.

Truck Scale – Tully Models

steelmillmodelerssupply.com

 

[RhB Michael]

That site is loaded with stuff. It would take the better part of a day to see all of it.

 

[cv_acr]

What do you guys think of 3d printed locomotive detail kits? Not so much on piping, but like headlamps, bells, etc. like what you would get at Cal scale?

Resin is FAR more appropriate for fine detail items than FDM.

 

[strobelight]

HO scale animals, smaller ones like squirrels; birds and bird feeders. I want to add a "can you find it?" for kids or adults that act like kids.

 

[TheXModelRailroader]

HO scale animals, smaller ones like squirrels; birds and bird feeders. I want to add a "can you find it?" for kids or adults that act like kids.

I will try that. I will have to use another method for them, since they are organic shapes.

 

[TheXModelRailroader]

Thanks for the ideas guys. I will definitely let you know when I get around to making stuff.
More ideas are still welcome, but for now, I have some stuff to work with! Thanks again.

 

[truckdad]

Oil well pumping units aka pump jacks.

 

[PNKFLOYD]

Look at wrecked vehicles in HO and N scale. Mid 50s and mid 70s with front, rear and side impacts in common brands like Chevy and Ford.
You have enough wants to keep you busy for months, but let us know when you make progress.