The New 3D Printing Thread

What's your ultimate aim Chris?  Just curious

If it turns out that I can design parts that look like they might be worth printing, then I shall buy a printer. I don't think I would be happy just printing out other people's designs.

I have lots of ideas including kit-parts for rolling stock, i.e separate sides, ends, & roofs for coaches. Wagon bodies. Pillar caps. Bridge sides.

Monorail slope rail is also high on my list, there's already a model out there for that as you know, but it needs to be modified before it'll fit on a normal print-bed, i.e. it needs to be cut half-way along its length into two sections with some kind of interlocking joint. Also, why not slice it length-wise into mirror-image pieces that'll glue together back-to-back to make it really easy to print flat face down without any need for supports?

Spent some time with TinkerCAD last night. Much easier for a beginner than FreeCAD.