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Laser Cutting and 3-D Printing for Railway Modellers

By (author) Bob Gledhill
Genres: Model railways
Format: Paperback / softback
Language: English
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd, Ramsbury, United Kingdom
Published: 25th Nov 2016
Dimensions: w 182mm h 240mm d 14mm
Weight: 610g
ISBN-10: 1785002260
ISBN-13: 9781785002267
Barcode No: 9781785002267
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Although most people have heard of laser-cut and 3-D printed model railway parts and kits, most modellers have little knowledge or experience of them. This fascinating and well-illustrated book describes in non-technical language how these machines work and how railway modellers can use them to produce remarkable models for their layouts. With reference to the different modelling scales, the author discusses in detail the advantages and disadvantages of different types of machines, and the materials they employ. He also shows how beginners can install and use 'Sketchup Make', a free CAD (Computer Aided Design) program from the Internet. With step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs, the author takes the modeller through the early stages of using this program before providing many examples of how to design model railway related items such as laser-cut roofing tiles, palisade fencing, brickwork, and the detailed elements of station awning. In addition, he demonstrates how to create 3-D printed furniture, barrels, packing crates, guttering and down pipes, rivet heads, and a workman's hut.

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