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    3d print files for models?

    in 3D Printing

    Posted

    so guys im fairly new to 3d printing, i have recently bought a resin printer and wash unit

     

    ive managed to find some files around the net for bits and bobs, but im wondering if there is a particular resource for the stuff we do.....

     

    my main resource currently is cults3d, but any other resources would be helpful, im especially looking for post war RAF weaponry but anything else would be helpful

    Just how cool is 3-D printing?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    50 minutes ago, Out2gtcha said:

     

     

    Nice!

    Commander Cody too.......

     

    Amazingly I actually got the wife to try an episode of Clone Wars and actually got her hooked!

    We finished all 7 seasons and I've now for her going with Bad Batch.

     

    I'm definitely going to be printing some clone wars stuff too. Just not sure which one to pick yet......

     

    I'm hoping to find an STL of a detailed Varactyl

     

    if i find one ill let you know

    i prob have 20 or so now to build

    Just how cool is 3-D printing?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    6 minutes ago, Dandiego said:

    Mark, wash and cure, hmmmm.

     

    Well, you will need to wash and cure. Do you need the dedicated $250 machine? No.

    You can wash the parts in a small container that has a re-sealable lid. Curing can be done by just putting the parts outside in the sun. The machine is nice but not 100% necessary.

     

    Dan

    Thanks for the reply sorry to take up your time

     

    so wash in ipa, and let cure in the sun (good luck here in the uk) or a home made uv booth

     

    then with the extra cash i could splash out on a better printer....

     

    role on my bonus at the end of June!!

    Just how cool is 3-D printing?

    in General Discussion

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    28 minutes ago, Dandiego said:

    Mark here is my 2 cents worth. Take a look at what it is that you want to print. If you buy a smaller machine, like I did, you will someday wish that you had gone big. But bigger is more expensive, so only you know which is best for you.

    I bought a wash and cure machine from anycubic. It was more than I paid for the printer but is very useful.

    My printer has 4k resolution which is fine for me. Higher resolution equals higher cost as well.

    The question then becomes where do you get the files to print. Are you going to create your own or get purchase ready to print files? I do draw up some of my files. If you are unfamiliar with CAD, there is a learning curve. I do Ok but am by no means an expert after 4 years working with Fusion 360.

     

    Any other questions that I can help you with?

     

    Dan

     

     

    There certainly will be a cost restriction....

     

    my initial uses will be aircraft weapons, and 1/12 starwars figures this sort of stuff  https://galacticarmory.net/collections/figures/products/mandalorian-figurine-season-2-pose-3-3d-print-files  i already have several of these that ive had printed but for the price and my wants list, it will be cheaper to do my own

     

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    im willing to learn CAD, i did some years ago but im sure a lot has changed since then

     

    so... how essential is a wash and cure? some videos ive seen say you dont need it some do... its great reading and watching reviews but they dont really show you what you actually need

    Just how cool is 3-D printing?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    very interesting, im on the brink of buying a 3d printer and im really torn between resin and filament

     

    id bee printing, 1/12 figures and 1/48, 1/32 weaponry - missiles / bombs 

     

    so opinions would be useful on which type would be best for me, ive watched so many videos and read so many articles and im still on the fence

    Andy is at it again

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    guys i know Zero about tanks i have a relative who served in British Firefly in WW2 and sadly died in his tank, id live to recreate his tank in big scale, so my question is... will there be a firefly in the range or have i missed it?

     

    thanks

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