The inaugural run on my Elegoo Mars 3 D printer. Two friends, Scott and Jeff, came over and we attempted to run a test print.

A large Winnie The Pooh, a Doc Brown (BTTF figure), an HO scale Bender, and 2 sitting people. Her is the result after a 4.5 hour print. Cleaned, cured and clipped of the "sprues (supports).

Not sure why the Doc was cut off at the waist, his legs did not print.

It's another week . . . post 'em if you got 'em.  There were quite a few late-comers in last week's post.  Check them out, then come back here afterward.

So I am seriously considering buying a relatively inexpensive laser.  And was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on this.

I started out looking at a K40 class.  Costs about 400-600.  Add in a new controller and Lightburn Software and we are adding in +400.  A few upgrades such as a lift and a honeycomb screen, air assist and such and we are +200-300.

So K40 total is about 1000-1300 when finished.  But entry is cheaper and you kind of pay over time (usefull for those of us on limited budgets)

We moved from KC to South Carolina last October.  I had to give up my FEC layout (see my blog if interested) and find something to model in a much reduced room above the garage.  I found just the right prototype thanks to the inspiration in October, 2016 MRH on a flour mill in the Cleveland Flats.  Attached is a Google Maps shot, Conrail Zone Chart along with a proposed track plan.  The layout is 12 feet X 2 feet using three Sievers four foot models.  I am laying pink foam between the beams for light weigh modules.