I have a little boy who is into Thomas Wooden Railway. Every year, for Christmas, I try to make him a Thomas-sized version of the kit I've made that year. This year, I'm way behind on my own stuff, but I managed to get his done.
I have a Tangent HO scale version I'm using as a reference for my own project. He has seen it on my desk & is fascinated with it. It has IC reporting marks, so that's what he's getting:
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Nice! What a great idea!
I hope he keeps them for the rest of his life and realizes how valuable they are. -- Russ
I LOVE this!
What I great idea, and what a lucky kid!
That's neat! Any photos of previous years?
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You get this week's "Sick Puppy Award". And, a "Get Out of the Corner" card.
At first I thought "what the Hell !!!!!!!!! " But I get now excellent something different ! and so well done hope it gets the little chap into the hobby
Barney
forgot the it in get it - its me age and its cold
Barney
Cool! Are they 3d printings?
Wonderful idea!
Ray: I have a pattern 3d printed, and resin copies are made from it. This way, the finished product is a single block of resin (with magnets & wheels added). Holds up well to a toddler.
Burl, Those are terrific! A great idea and execution of it.
And for Christmas when he's been naughty a gondola full of ashes and a log flat full of switches.