3D printing

[kruleworld]

The part resolution was not what a modeler would want. Filling with putty would be extensive.

Such was my TDR eleanor body, it had the texture of wood.!

some interesting links

Do your own 3D and get it printed: http://cubify.com/

Article: 3D printers getting cheap enough for home use:

http://www.theaustra...f-1226383853583

(AUD$985 + $195 for Rhino Software) edit: $60 for a filament cartridge. i wonder how many models per cartridge?

You will be able to buy 3D files online to get printed, eg

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:13918

If you're really cheap, you can build your own

http://www.fabathome.org/?q=node/10

Edited November 9, 2012 by kruleworld

[kruleworld]

there's a place in San Francisco that is about to put a new printer into service that can do this kind of fine work. Their web site is www.moddler.com. I imagine Shapeways will have this capability soon, too.

i found their 3D model prep document of interest

http://www.moddler.com/uploads/Moddler%20Model%20Prep%2001.02.pdf

[Rob Hall]

I need to read up on how 3D printing works....how is the material loaded into the printer--thin sheets of plastic? I can understand how the software probably works, but have no idea how the mechanical aspects work..

[Casey]

I need to read up on how 3D printing works....how is the material loaded into the printer--thin sheets of plastic? I can understand how the software probably works, but have no idea how the mechanical aspects work..

I think one of the links posted has some video, but what I recall seeing is a talcum powder like, well, powder which is deposited in thin layers, then a liquid binding agent is added (not sure if that's during or after) to unify the individual layers.

[Lownslow]

feel like giving 3d printing a shot heres your shot the frame is completely free its ready to print all you have to do is download the file and upload it to either Shapeways.com or Imaterialize.com

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:34181

[Ace-Garageguy]

This 1/24 body shell (the rest is scratchbuilt) was printed by Shapeways for Pico Elgin from his own design files. Cost was about $30. Photo from yesterday's Southeastern NNL.

[MachinistMark]

Awesome. Love that car too.

[Lownslow]

This 1/24 body shell (the rest is scratchbuilt) was printed by Shapeways for Pico Elgin from his own design files. Cost was about $30. Photo from yesterday's Southeastern NNL.

thats very cool

[bbowser]

I found this today, check it out. You can get a doll printed of yourself!

http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/11/3631874/japan-3d-printer-photo-booth

[Rob Hall]

Thought this was pretty cool..some large scale 3D printing...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2232252/The-secret-James-Bonds-priceless-Aston-Martin-DB-5-stunts-3D-printed-models-used-Skyfalls-dangerous-scenes.html

[Scale-Master]

http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2012-11/james-bond-aston-martin-db5-3d-printed-model

[bbowser]

Wow, $99K+ for a model, even at 1/3 scale. That would put a couple nice muscle cars in the garage with change. It does show however that the technology is here and maturing rapidly.

Edited November 15, 2012 by bbowser