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Thanks Ron! 1:450 actually, give or take a bit (like the wider hood in this case.. it's like an early Athearn GP9).So I got the fuel tank assembly sorted out, horn added, and a couple other minor additions, and this is the final (for now) version: (Attachment Link) And here's the requested "for scale" pic. My giant penny is on loan. (Attachment Link) The Train Master was actually something I'd been contemplating for a long time knowing the truck spacing, and it came together as well as I could've hope for. It's an "easy" drop-on shell to make a reliably running, reasonably accurate T-scale US freight loco. I employed some of the lessons I've learned, such as how to get the handrails printed (they are 0.18mm diameter), and I came up with a new trick to help keep (very) thin body wall/handrail assembly straight while it cures/sets: Sandwich the model in metal 123 blocks, heat with a hair dryer for a few minutes, and let it "rest" and cool while inside. Next, I'll be printing the cab window glass and making some decals, and probably some commuter cars or hoppers to pull. - Jesse
