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HO Scale 17000 series 4-bay Athearn "Blue Box" Quad Hopper Car Removable Load Insert

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Publication date 2021-01-27 at 20:29
Design number 275010

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3D model description

These models provide the proper angle of repose for a hopper load of coal, aggregate, or other bulk material in the 17000 series of Athearn "Blue Box" Quad Hopper Cars.

They can be painted as is or covered with granules of your choice; priming of the plastic is recommend to aid in gluing material to the inserts. These inserts allow the loads to be switched out for other materials and broaden the variety of options for your fleet.

ENJOY!

3D printing settings

0.1 to 0.2 mm layer height
0.25 to 0.40 mm nozzle
60 deg. C bed temp for PLA
215 deg C nozzle temp for PLA
15% infill

No supports required.

Successfully printed on PRUSA MINI+

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