{"id":24355,"date":"2016-03-29T20:13:34","date_gmt":"2016-03-29T20:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/?p=24355"},"modified":"2022-10-14T12:38:56","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T16:38:56","slug":"taking-detail-to-the-next-level-edward-traxlers-scale-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/taking-detail-to-the-next-level-edward-traxlers-scale-models","title":{"rendered":"Taking Detail to the Next Level: Edward Traxler’s Scale Models"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shop owner Edward Traxler of eTraxx <\/a>has created some true masterpieces in HO and O scale for model train sets. A retired engineer and veteran, Edward has been creating some truly outstanding, fully-painted layouts utilizing 3D printed components from Shapeways materials. He designs his products in Sketchup<\/a> to be printed in FUD or WSF. After he prints with Shapeways, he uses a gray spray-based primer (Mr Surfacer) and then hand paints using Vallejo and Reaper paints. He uses these hand-painted, 3D printed parts to add design flourishes to pre-made kits, embellishing his scenery’s realism without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n

As Edward says, “You can take something cheap and make it look good. You just have to put some effort into it.”<\/p>\n

\"HO

HO scale hydrant shed<\/p><\/div>\n

\"HO

HO scale hydrant door after being painted, with a penny for scale<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Priming

Hydrant doors primed<\/p><\/div>\n