EARLY McDONALD'S RESTAURANT HO SCALE 3D printable model by garylavart

EARLY McDONALD'S RESTAURANT HO SCALE

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The EARLY McDONALD'S RESTAURANT HO SCALE is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by garylavart. This first McDONALD'S RESTAURANT is from 1940 photos in San Bernadino, CA. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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About this model

This first McDONALD'S RESTAURANT is from 1940 photos in San Bernadino, CA. The roof top and underside should be sheet styrene or light card stock cut to size. Roof HVAC equipment can be found in another Thingiverse posting. I exclusively print with PLA and have found that ordinary clear lacquer thinner (Nail polish remover) is a wonderful glue. Make a small test for yourself of two pieces of scrap PLA and give it a try. Let sit for 20 seconds and then try to break it apart. It leaves no residue and is applied with a small brush. I've been using lacquer thinner as a glue on styrene and PLA for years. No sloppy or messy glue to show when finished. Here's an interesting point for me to bring to your attention. Every model that I have designed is based on real world measurements and therefore …

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?
Yes. EARLY McDONALD'S RESTAURANT HO SCALE is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?
The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by garylavart.
Who made this model?
Designed by garylavart, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?
Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.

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