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Dinky Service Station 785

Quite rare to find a complete one. Many lack the doors which seemed to be a weak point. Missing windows comes next and broken roof window frames. I am attempting to design a door replacement system as well as create roof window frames and window glass. This will be done using basic 3D printed parts. The runners locate in the existing slots and holes and a panel prevents them twisting. The door is the biggest challenge as it needs to be flexible. Images show the model as purchased, taken apart, and the newly created door runners and a door that works. The door needs to be refined. The door remains the problem area. The original was nylon and therefore flexible. To recreate the door in appearance is not really a big problem. 3D printing using PLA produces a reasonable result but PETG is too brittle. Now solved using PLA. There are some other plastics but for home use PLA does not give off noxious fumes. The window frame is now complete and new plexiglass will complete this model. Final assemb
ly to come with near match colors. The door is now complete and is flexible and opens and closes. It did require some edge trimming as my 3D printer needs adjustment. All side windows now in place and roof windows are still the original. Shown with some others of my restorations. The saga continues. I noticed that the sign above the garage has had some corners cut, these need to be repaired. Also the model is reinforced with long bolts. I will have to fashion these using 2.3mm rod and 4-40 thread.