USA Trains EMD NW2 roof mounted Air Reservoirs

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<p>Hood mounted air reservoirs for USA Trains 1:29 scale NW2 locomotive.</p><p>The tanks are 16mm polystyrene test tubes. I measured 100mm from the open end and cut off the bottom. There is a bit of a taper hence the 2 different sized caps and brackets. The piping is 14 gauge wire and Evergreen polystyrene 1/8" tube</p><p>The end caps are customized version of <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:953781">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:953781</a></p><h3>Print Settings</h3><p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong></p><p>Printrbot</p><p><strong>Printer:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Printrbot Simple Metal</p><p><strong>Rafts:</strong></p><p>No</p><p><strong>Supports:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>No</p><p><strong>Resolution:</strong></p><p>.1</p><p><strong>Infill:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>40</p><p><strong>Filament:</strong> 3d-Fuel Pro PLA PLA Post-Printing =============</p><p>My preferred method of preparing for paint is a layer of Squadron Green Putty, let dry and scrape with a hobby knife. Then 2 or 3 coats of Rust-Oleum Automotive 260510 2 In 1 Filler Sandable Primer (scraping/sanding in between).</p>