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HOn30 Shorty Boxcab
by DrFixet
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Here is my version of the ALCO Boxcab designed for HOn30. This was designed loosely based on several prototype photos and uses a readily available chassis. This model was designed to be printed on an FDM printer with a standard 0.4 mm nozzle and all parts are designed to be printed with no support. Also, this model is designed for use on the inexpensive and readily available Kato 11-105, 11-106, or 11-107 chassis for power.
Tips for printing:
Print 1 of each file and two sets of headlights, pilot ends, exhaust, radiators, access hatch, and roof radiators (optional). I also included a tool for centering and spacing the roof radiators, and for painting the wasp stripes if desired. I recommend printing the body right side up, the frame, exhausts, and roof panel upside down; the pilot ends and side panels/radiators on their backs, the roof radiators on their ends sticking upwards, and finally the roof on its side sticking upwards. (I’ve attached a picture of how I orient my parts for the
Tips for printing:
Print 1 of each file and two sets of headlights, pilot ends, exhaust, radiators, access hatch, and roof radiators (optional). I also included a tool for centering and spacing the roof radiators, and for painting the wasp stripes if desired. I recommend printing the body right side up, the frame, exhausts, and roof panel upside down; the pilot ends and side panels/radiators on their backs, the roof radiators on their ends sticking upwards, and finally the roof on its side sticking upwards. (I’ve attached a picture of how I orient my parts for the
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