H0-scale (1:87) hot air balloon for model railroad

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I'm an avid model train enthusiast with a passion for precision H0 (1:87) scale miniature railroads. Recently, I embarked on a mission to find a realistic hot-air-balloon model in 1:87 scale, but my search turned up few options and those I did find were prohibitively expensive on Ebay, priced above 150 euro or aesthetically unpleasing. Determined to bring this iconic flying machine to life in miniature form, I decided to create my own design using Solidworks software and 3D print the result. The print fits neatly within a basic 20x20x20cm 3D printer's build envelope, allowing for easy reproduction. However, please note that additional details such as wiring and a small wooden basket are required to complete this model, as it only includes the hot-air-balloon itself.