Loads for Autoracks - a suggestion

[wcfn100]

Its getting really hard to avoid the 1970s 

About 8 years ago I almost moved to a 70's era Twin Cities themed collection with thoughts of a layout featuring different iconic scenes from the area.  When IM announced they were doing the SD40-2, I was able to walk away from that. 


Jason

[up1950s]

Well whoever is making the autoracks , would sell more if they produced the correct era vehicles of decent quality , and clear windows . Even no windows is better than solid Chunk O Cars . If they did my '69 383 4 on the floor Baracuda I bought new in '69 with this same paint and decals I would have to buy more than a few . https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7b/'69_Plymouth_Barracuda_383_(Rigaud).jpg

[Lemosteam]

Well whoever is making the autoracks , would sell more if they produced the correct era vehicles of decent quality , and clear windows . Even no windows is better than solid Chunk O Cars . If they did my '69 383 4 on the floor Baracuda I bought new in '69 with this same paint and decals I would have to buy more than a few . https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7b/'69_Plymouth_Barracuda_383_(Rigaud).jpg

I'll need some privacy please...

[Bart1701]

I checked out RapidPro on Shapeways as had been mentioned earlier. Wow! What an incredible assortment of vehicles! They bring back memories since many of the cars I owned in the 60's and 70's are offered.

Does anyone have any experience with these or photos of some completed vehicles? I've never used anything from Shapeways (or any 3-D printers) and was wondering about the quality and finish of these vehicles? Are they fairly smooth, or does the printing process leave "ridges" between each layer? Are there any other things that one should be aware of when preparing, painting and detailing one of these items?

Thanks,
Bart