Free 3D File sharing here? (Admin?)

[Oldmopars]

So I know that as time goes on more and more of us are getting into 3D printing. This involves creating things in various 3D modeling programs. 

I have a lot of fun creating stuff to print, but I really do not have the time or desire to start selling or printing stuff for others. However I am more than happy to share files I have made.

I guess this is a question both for the admin and the users here. Do we want, and can we create a section in the forum for file sharing specific to Model cars and Trucks?

I know that there are many file sharing sites for everything 3D, however nothing model specific or free. 

As an example, I have created the tail gates pictured below for the Revell 73-87 Chevy stepside truck kits to convert to a GMC.

Keeping with the theme of this forum, the files would be free and need to be model related. Either directly for a kit, or maybe tools, etc. We could list what kits they are made for. 

Is this possible?

Edited March 21, 2022 by Oldmopars

[Bainford]

Personally, I think it’s a great idea. I’ve not dipped my toe in the 3D pond yet, but some day I think I’d like to have a go. Even if I don’t, 3D printing is an exciting development in the hobby, and moving forward, it can only grow. Such a forum section would be a significant benefit for many of us. 

[Oldcarfan27]

While I don't have a printer (yet), I think it would be a great thread to pin up for future use.

[Oldmopars]

3 hours ago, Bainford said:

Personally, I think it’s a great idea. I’ve not dipped my toe in the 3D pond yet, but some day I think I’d like to have a go. Even if I don’t, 3D printing is an exciting development in the hobby, and moving forward, it can only grow. Such a forum section would be a significant benefit for many of us. 

It has really opened the door for me. I never build a kit out of the box, always changing, scratch building, etc. This has given me a way to really add to my models without having to order $150 in resin parts for every kit. It also lets me make things that nobody offers

[Oldmopars]

One more example. I needed to fit bigger tires on the AMT 1960 Chevy. I made the wheel tubs to match the stock wheel tubs, but bigger. 

I also wanted a different engine, so I made a Cummins 12V 6BT. 

The tires and wheels are 3D printed, but I bought them before I got my printer. 

[Rodent]

Wasn't this discussed a while back (I didn't search) and the answer was that is was a great idea, but the forum doesn't yet support attachment of .stl files?

[MeatMan]

23 hours ago, Rodent said:

Wasn't this discussed a while back (I didn't search) and the answer was that is was a great idea, but the forum doesn't yet support attachment of .stl files?

Pity, I'd post a few.

[OldNYJim]

Simple solution (to what I think is a great idea)…set up an account on Cults3D, which is free to do, and host your files there and link to them like this:

https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/vw-t3-bus
 

That site is free to host 3D files on, allows the option to sell parts if you’re so inclined, and is already setup to do what we’re talking about here 

Edited March 27, 2022 by CabDriver

[MeatMan]

On 3/26/2022 at 10:50 PM, CabDriver said:

Simple solution (to what I think is a great idea)…set up an account on Cults3D, which is free to do, and host your files there and link to them like this:

https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/vw-t3-bus
 

That site is free to host 3D files on, allows the option to sell parts if you’re so inclined, and is already setup to do what we’re talking about here 

Good input! I thought about that as well. I've bought but not posted there but plan to.

[OldNYJim]

51 minutes ago, MeatMan said:

Good input! I thought about that as well. I've bought but not posted there but plan to.

Look forward to seeing some more of your work!

[iamsuperdan]

Just saw this thread. 

As Steve mentioned above, it has come up, and as mods, we agree it would be a good idea. However, the forum software currently dos not allow for uploading of .stl files for 3D printing. 

There's also a potential legality of people posting files that they shouldn't. Maybe they paid for an engine file, but then post it here for example. Kind of like Napster, the creator isn't getting paid for their work.

 

Anyway, long story short, it's in the queue for future discussion and addition.