This unbranded medium-class front-end wheel loader is provided as one master STL prepared and oriented for 1:87 (HO). The model emphasizes silhouette fidelity and print reliability: a scooped front bucket with reinforced cutting edge, articulated lift arms with solid pivot bosses, a raised operator cab with glazing cutouts, four large road wheels in pronounced arches, simplified handrails and steps, and a rear counterweight that creates a recognizable industrial outline. Thin features and maker-specific micro-detail are intentionally simplified so the loader prints reliably across hobby FDM and resin machines. What you receive - One master STL scaled and prepared for 1:87 (HO). No other scale masters or editable CAD files are included. To print at a different scale, use uniform scaling in your slicer: scale factor = 87 / target_denominator (example: to print at 1:72 set scale to 87/72 ≈ 1.2083). Printing guidance - Orientation: place the wheel plane on the bed for FDM; tilt slightly for resin to reduce flat-face suction. Expect supports at the bucket lip, pivot clearances, and handrail stubs. Resin captures fine apertures best; FDM produces durable parts when shell and extrusion settings are increased. - Painting: prime, base with construction yellow, add dust and grime washes around wheels and pivots, and dry-brush metallics on the cutting edge. Optional aftermarket or printed detail parts can be added after painting. Use this loader to populate HO layouts, small construction vignettes, maintenance yards and industrial displays. The generic styling makes it a versatile, robust prop for modern-era scenes.

Available railroad scales: Z (1:220), N (1:160), HO (1:87.1), S (1:64), O (1:48)

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