1:87 HO scale train depot with turntable

cults3d

I spent over three weeks non-stop printing this modular train depot with a turn-table, which was designed in what felt like a snap. The entire build process took up most of my time, leaving little room for anything else. The turn-table and bridge still need some work to be completed, as I plan to control them using a stepping motor and Arduino. For now, the sliding doors and end buffers are being finalized, but I'm missing some files that are essential to their completion. I had a major setback with the windows - after 27 hours of printing and a quarter roll of filament used up, I discovered that many of the windows were damaged beyond repair. Rather than re-printing the entire depot, I decided to cut out all the windows (a total of 100 pieces for this 10-cell depot) and design separate window frames. This decision was made after a long and arduous paint job, which proved to be much easier with these separate frames printed in different colors - it saved me a significant amount of time. If you're not planning on adding electric rotation or train movement to your project, you might be able to print this depot without any issues. I'll keep everyone updated as the project progresses. Check out my project at 3dprintrc.com for more updates and information.