3D print your own working HO scale model trains!

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to 3D print a fully functional working model train then this video will answer you question…
This is a sponsored video by Anycubic, they have a brand new large format printer called the Anycubic Photon Mono M5s which I used to complete this project. They have given me a link for you to use to take advantage of the early bird offer they have for the 3D printer:
bit.ly/3BrofiM
And to get the Sunlu resin you can check out this link:
bit.ly/453LZXF
Also for those wanting to 3D print their own Comeng EMU train I’ll have the edited STL files available on my website for free, you will also find a link there to the original files by JamosTrainos as well.
I’ll also include the templates and decals for you to print as well.
www.bouldercreekrailroad.com/...

[@joe_8699]

It would be cool if he had a venue to display all his creations for the public to see in person. Truly works of art. Id have to fly to Australia though, I live in the states.

[@JethroButton]

He destroys them after every build.

[@electronicasolorio2988]

​@@JethroButton How do you know that??

[@kcsnow9447]

I think he actually sells them, similar to the way Ferrari sells a F1 car after it becomes somewhat (*) obsolete at the end of each F1 season...but you might be right. I do think Luke moves onto his next project pretty often, and there might only be so many old ones you can store before kicking them to the curb.

[@markchisholm2657]

​@@JethroButton Clearly not, given they are on shelves behind him in his workshop.

[@hatsukotaro]

How bout Luke comes to Oregon and displays his Multnomah falls at the falls’ gift shop

[@Waleram1]

You're a master of modeling. You not only do top-notch landscaping & architecture, but you also invent and manufacture pieces. Thanks for so many good ideas. Cheers from Spain.

[@whistlerwade]

He's basically a mad man!

[@ollien3359]

My mum used to work for Connex - she was at the station early in the morning greeting passengers. She has made some great friends that she is still in touch with.

[@kathleencollins1709]

As a fellow train travelling Melbourne teenager of the 90's who knows a little too much about our train systems, the first thing I thought of when you pulled the wheels out was, are they broad-gage or standard-gage, if they are not broad-gage you'll only be travelling from platform one at Spencer St to Sydney oh and you'll need to bring a diesel loco with you. Love seeing Melbourne PT represented, thanks

[@frostedbutts4340]

Ahh this is so nostalgic, and the finished result is absolutely professional. I remember when these were the 'new' trains as a kid.. finally air conditioning in summer, what luxury!

[@kellyjandrews]

I have to tell you, your tips and techniques have helped me teach my kids to all love building models and terrain. My 13 year old built a scene from the American Revolution that was of museum quality. Appreciate everything you do. Keep going ❤

[@MeaHeaR]

this is be Orrrsé-Strâylêan Choo Chew Terrain

[@wence25games89]

It looks like is just came from the factory! Simply stunning!

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Luke that has come up looking awesome! All you need now is the trailer car and other motor car to complete a 3 car Comeng!

[@LukeTowan]

Thanks, I'll be printing those over the next couple of weeks 😉 just planning to make a few more minor changes to the model, mainly around the windows to make it a bit easier to install them 😀

[@chicagolandrailroader]

Its comforting to know that even you, a very calculated and talented modeler experienced the same challenges I have when painting and modeling. The thing is, you know how to respond when things go wrong. Great looking model, and I really like your videos!

[@abhic4984]

Love the models and the videos. Not that I don’t like 3D printing but the older videos where everything was made from scratch hits different.

[@joelpackett7582]

Comeng train! Quite cool also since they are currently in the process of retiring them sadly

[@LukeTowan]

Yeah, I spent many hours on these, and the Hitachi with the windows that could go down... those were freezing in winter!

[@frostedbutts4340]

@@LukeTowan Freezing in winter, blazing in summer.. and always with that burnt brake dust (?) smell. Ah memories.

[@kjamison5951]

Thank you, Luke! The key to realism is understanding the correct level of detail for that scale. You nailed this! I have learned to make many things on both my filament and resin printers. Tinkercad is restrictive yet capable.

[@sevenoaksOO]

This is fantastic! It is indeed amazing what can be achieved with 3d printing these days. But I have to say the printing bit is only part of the process. The model you've produced here, and the skills used, are still beyond most railway modellers. The CAD stuff alone takes hours of research, measuring and tweaking, but it is a very rewarding process to see your work emerging in 3D!

[@monogramadikt5971]

the thought of doing some melbourne rolling stock has been bubbling away in my head for years, i had no idea that so many people were already on it and had progressed it this far, fantastic work yeah

[@party4lifedude]

these kinds of hobbies are the main reason 3D printing excited me so much. I always knew it would be widely adopted by people like Luke Towan and hobbyists of all kinds. Even cosplay hobbyists benefit greatly from 3D printing, and it doesn't take away any of the skill or labor or artistry that goes into making the plastic look like something that is real. It's just another useful tool that talented people have at their disposal to make even more amazing things than they could make before, and it doesn't cheapen their accomplishments. And the longer it takes for me to get a workshop setup for a 3D printer, the more affordable and advanced they become.

[@ItsAGundam]

Finally the legend returns

[@bami2]

This is the only channel I have notifications for on, the videos and builds are always so high quality.

[@FourDollaRacing]

I only have the notifications on for Jason Jensen Trains....

[@ShawnCoe3]

Is it weird that I have notifs for all my subscriptions?

[@CityOfGravella]

Awesome work, Luke. 3D printing has opened up a world of possibilities when model making. Without it I wouldn’t be able to recreate the iconic Washington Metro stations to go along with my HO scale subway cars.

[@traindriverluke]

That is very nice Luke. I got to drive that type of train for 13 years and I always had a great time with them.

[@rachel705]

So nice to see a video of yours pop up in my feed again 😊 The models are fine art as always, but I want to appreciate the work you put into editing these videos because you do an excellent job. So easy and fun to watch, but there’s clearly a lot of effort put in to make it so. Thanks for allowing us all to live vicariously through your projects once again, see you in another few months! 😅

[@cf1925]

This is incredible! I hope one day I'd be able to do this with my own designs, and you absolutely knocked it out of the ballpark. Amazing job, and keep being awesome! :D

[@timehunter9467]

I think if I ever get a printer it’ll be one of them, the tough resin looks great for a robot I’m going to build, you did an amazing job on this train too.

[@LukeTowan]

Yeah I was presently surprised at how durable it was!

[@akshayd211]

Insanely calming, with loads of tips and tricks! thank you, Luke, you are a legend mate.

[@russellmcandrews796]

This is an awesome display. You are a fantastic modeler. I can’t wait for your next video!

[@therealDonMac]

YES! Finally. I have been waiting for a new video for a while. It's great to see you're still around.

[@michal_king478]

that vat cleaning process is genious. And the mono 5s looks like an awesome machine. makes me want to buy it even more. Ive always wanted to make my own model trains

[@Kneon_Knight]

Nice build, a project like this is perfect for days when the weather is less than pleasant.

[@Sandwich1414]

I love the old Comengs, I still catch one to work every day on the Upfield line. I'll be sad to see them go, they've been real workhorses of Melbourne's metropolitan fleet.

[@onnomulder9775]

Awesome Luke just awesome!! You are indeed a GREAT artist!!! Keep up the good work! Cheers Onno.

[@Bruno.Trains]

Superb creation of detail and an explanation of not just what you've done, but why and how. Absolutely expert filming too and could easily be dropped into a documentary or film of that period. Salutations de France

[@vincentmclachlan5205]

Another terrific video Luke. Thank you. Your models really are a master class in how to do it.

[@barrymerrick8867]

Absolutely fantastic. You certainly achieve realism. It was well worth the wait.

[@MattNolte-sv6id]

Oh my gosh! I never new anyone can do that! Thank you so much for the great ideas you made me a great modeler!

[@ttpechon2535]

I've been wanting to do this for a while now, nice to see you tried it out!

[@itwaslikethatwhenigothere]

The first thing that popped into my head when i saw what you were building was "The 8.12 to Flinders Street has been delayed, and is now expected in 10 minutes. Connex apologises for any convenience" Oh the high school memories.😂

[@azteclady]

It's always a good morning when there's a Luke Towan video waiting.

[@Legomastr365]

3D printing has definitely come in clutch for me. Im not a great scratch builder by any means so having the printer handle the details like that has been a great tool! The model looks great!

[@iannarita9816]

This is one of the more interesting 3-d printing videos I've seen yet. Thanks for your efforts.

[@LukeTowan]

Thanks Ian, glad you found it interesting 😊

[@JessWLStuart]

Absolutely awesome design and build!

[@davidstokes8441]

Cleverglogs! A nice job Luke. Thank you for the inspiration to try something.

[@keithdenner9441]

Amazing work Luke! You are an artist!

[@matty4z]

yoo the 90's VIC flash back - amazing work!

[@colinmansell3524]

Thank you once more for a true vision of descriptive view of this build.

[@bobafetting6373]

Great to have a new video. Thanks Luke.

[@CGngauge]

As always. Amazing level of detail. Inspiring and I always look forward to watching your video's. Craig

[@scottmccloud9029]

Long awaited is right, my friend. I've been missing your videos. Welcome back.

[@philburrows6036]

Luke Towan , Nightshift and Plasmo The trifecta of master modellers.. Great build , highly detailed and well explained.. Cheers

[@TheDarkfighter101]

Paint cracking can be frustrating but in this case I genuinely think it adds to the weathering. Fantastic modeling work as always.

[@LukeTowan]

Yeah I did think that as well, I definitely need to do a bit of weathering in general 😉

[@bradcraig6676]

Your video are always worth the wait.

[@brentonthorpe7328]

Another nuts model. Well done!!!

[@bluej511]

Welcome back Luke. Great to see more videos.

[@jimnichols1751]

Excellent! Thanks Luke.

[@sammyshootagames5907]

idk if you already have one, but i and alot of other people would appreciate a video helping people get into model making.

[@therailrangervmtg8658]

Amazing model! Love the work you put into this, 3D printing truly is incredible for models. I built a wooden model of a Comeng set as well.

[@Harris-pp5of]

Really nice Comeng

[@cjmerobot1204]

This is an unbelievably excellent video, and what an absolutely beautiful train! Thank you!

[@LukeTowan]

No worries mate, really glad you enjoyed watching 😊

[@ShawnCoe3]

I was waiting for a new video! I was so excited when I got a notif for this video, I love your videos and have been watching for years!

[@jonaseriksson3782]

It has been a minute! Glad to see you making content again

[@briankeys5259]

So glad you are back 😊

[@STYtrainspotter2007]

Very cool also the Comengs weren't built in the 90s they were built in 1981 to replace the old wooden Tait trains, in 1998 when the split happened between Bayside trains and hillside trains hillside trains became Connex and it was privatised in August 1999 becoming a subsidiary of Connex. 👍 so there's two small facts about Connex and comengs

[@moshly64]

They were introduced for the city loop as they have no passenger opening windows.

[@SUNLU]

It's printed so well🥳I can't wait to print one too!😆

[@donaldlembo1263]

Thank you for a great instructional video. I look forward to seeing another example of your artistic genius

[@beacon_models]

Fantastic video Luke!! Great to see other people doing this as I've been experimenting with 3D printed British N Gauge locomotives and rolling stock with great results. I've been using Tomytech TM series chassis bought from Plaza Japan, but I'm about to have a go at designing my own mechanism to get the correct wheelbase, which can be printed and built by anyone. These kids of models may not always have the same features and fidelity as those from major model train manufacturers like Bachmann etc, but they give modellers who enjoy a challenge a much more affordable way to enter railway modelling using their own printers. It's something I'd really like to expand on as part of our range.

[@anthgee7654]

Nice workshop, top job with plenty of skill and patience. 👍

[@LondonEmergency999]

I've just messaged Jamos was definitely shocked that you used his files. Good job Luke!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Amazing job Luke! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@MrValkLeroux]

It's been a while. Good to see you're back.

[@magicblockcraft]

This will make me realaxed for the rest of the week

[@DKarts1]

This is awesome! I'm working on SD9 Burlington Northern locomotive too, printed on Anycubic 6K.

[@jernejfunkl8300]

You made this very well....I like it!

[@manishalive]

Excellent stuff luke, wow took some time but well worth the wait.

[@AlittleHamsterKM]

This video looks so relaxed and enjoy 💕💕

[@1989worms1]

Amazing work as always!

[@yu199069]

Connex! 😆 back when I was in Melbourne, searing the connex's service was always the best starting piece with other passengers, and Yes, mostly happen on the stopping train, or a crowded platform waiting for the train which should showed up many minutes ago. 😆

[@BaconbuttywithCheese]

Beautiful job Luke.

[@tdb7992]

I lived in Melbourne for thirteen years (originally from Perth, now back living in Perth) and I can't count the amount of times I rode on one of those Comeng trains. The Connex logo is a fun touch, they were famous for being a terrible operator and lost their contract. Moaning about them was the favourite pastime of ever Melbournian. All your dioramas are like little tributes to life in Australia.

[@AnthonyWiddowson]

Great looking model. ❤

[@SheltonDCruz]

Incredible effort!!!

[@RealAndySkibba]

Looks more like 96.35% 3D printed. Turned out great

[@AlphaNovemberHotel651]

Wow! Amazing!

[@Druss39]

Nice and informative. And always great to watch .

[@TukaihaHithlec]

Great to see a new video from you Luke, hope all is well. Very impressive as always.

[@LukeTowan]

Thanks mate 😉

[@CANVASARTS123]

It's been a while Luke, Welcome back! ❤️

[@ankit-travelandgadgets]

Hornbyust be shivering in their boots. Awesome

[@williampmcd8548]

Thank you. Impressive skills.

[@markdalton3834]

Awesome project!

[@Emily-the_funny_guys]

That is an amazing build dude

[@RunAMuckGirl2]

Beautiful job! 😊👍

[@kubagornowicz]

Every time that I realise, that there was not a new video from you for a long time, next day or two - bam! - there it is :)

[@snex1337]

I used to catch these trains to school every day back in the early 2000's, so I was surprised you chose the connex livery over the current metro one.

[@tyronemccann5588]

Awww yeah finally another amazing video

[@fredtorres1703]

Congratulations very nice model, excelent craftsmanship and atention to detail. Well done.

[@Guiltyme]

SWEET TIP FOR WOOD AGING. Take a pice of steel wool and put in a can of vinegar, leave it over night, or up to 48 hours. Take out steel wool and "paint" with the vinegar. The wood get an gray/brown old look. It`s AMAZING. Keep it in a can for many years. I have also used it on my homebuildt sofa table, tv table and some shelves in my house. You do Amazing work! Love from Norway

[@manplusguitar]

I would definitely watch a video of you going into more depth about modelling in Tinkercad. 😊

[@Rewindz98]

As said when the Comeng trains first entered service, "This features what inavative technology" As someone who has always wanted an M>Train EDi refurbished Comeng in HO scale, while this may be a different state of refurbishment It's a wonderful model.

[@flashcorp76]

WoW,😮not sure I have the patience to get into this much detail……..You Have to be passionnate about this😊

[@transportnswcb6067]

Mate it looks sick and Amazing for making a Comeng train

[@chexo3]

Ooh this is really cool. Just like last time years ago when I watched a bunch of your videos, I am getting all sorts of ideas. Might get into the hobby someday when I have money for it.

[@jonathaneastman2952]

Awesome work!

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

My uncle would love this video, he's really into model trains, but I don't think he has a computer and he lives quite a way from me. Great video, anyway, as usual :)