Eric2575 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Has anyone here had one of their models converted to a physical object using a 3D printer? William posted a while back about doing that: http://www.hash.com/forums/index.php?showt...&hl=printer If he's converted some of your models, let's see the result. I was in talks with him, but he never got back to me after we started discussing details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralfaz Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Sent some models to William, but am still waiting to see or receive anything back. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric2575 Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 Hmmm, not very professional in my opinion (not you Al, him), unless you just send them a few days ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hash Fellow robcat2075 Posted June 24, 2009 Hash Fellow Share Posted June 24, 2009 Hmmm, not very professional in my opinion Was there money involved? That would be a needed element for this to be a "professional" question. Will Sutton's a busy guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralfaz Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Actually, I stand corrected. I was going over my e-mails again, and William did send a picture of the AT-AT model that had been partly milled. Forgot all about getting this photo. I am still hoping to get a copy of some of the models I sent him. There was no money involved, but knew that right from the start. In turn for using the models, we were to get a copy of the model in return. I don't think it was Will Sutton involved with this. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I don't think it was Will Sutton involved with this. William Hennes, according to the other message thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hash Fellow robcat2075 Posted June 24, 2009 Hash Fellow Share Posted June 24, 2009 Sorry, wrong Will! I recall recent a blog post by Will Sutton about 3D printing he was investigating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixelplucker Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 So if you have a model with a flipped face on the bottom will all the powder leak out? J/K What are you using to export out, stl? Wonder how that works from AM since max sub-d is 16, curves might be choppy right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric2575 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 There is a DXF plugin that is used to export. Seems to work ok for the purpose. That's actually one of the reasons I wanted to see some of the finished models. William, where hast thou gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgaylord Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I've had ear models made of tough ABS plastic using a 3D printing service by a company called Design Research & Development Corp: DRD Here is the thread: Ear Rapid Prototyping You might remember this thread, Eric, since we talked about your Nautilus model. William Sutton used a service called "3D Art-To-Part": 3D Art-To-Part Here is a photo of the ears I had made: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric2575 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 Thank you for posting that and refreshing my memory, William. I'll have to revisit that thread. Those ears look terrific! Let's see what they'll charge for my Nautilus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgaylord Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 When I had the ears made it was $50 per cubic inch, so a 4' long Nautilus might be a tad expensive. Their 3D printer has a size limit of 1 square foot--anything that will fit in a cube 1' on a side, they can make. They use ABS plastic, which makes for a very durable prototype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric2575 Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 Their website still advertises 50 cents. I suppose that is relatively inexpensive in their world, but in mine it's like carving out of gold. This 3D printing business is going to get as cheap as printing on paper, but were not quite there yet. So no ABS 3d model for me yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william hennes Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Hey all, Yes, still lurking around. I have been off the list for a couple of months as I have been busy building a company on the side. Also the game company I was working for, closed it's doors and I had to scamble to land on my feet and the wife is pregnant. Sorry for those still waiting, like Tralfaz. I just sent you an email. I have yours going into the printer this month and the details on the fusion core of the JP2 are SWEET! And in resin! AT-AT is going to look great in N-scale and also in resin. Also, I costs me roughly $2500 or more to bring a model to a plastic form, so I pick jobs carefully. The models I have picked are the ones that will best suit my purposes, I know a bit self centered, but that is what I stated in my original email. But, because I have love for AM and the community I thought I would offer a service or exchange. But my paying gigs have to come first. Eric, you are fantastic modeler and I have some possible projects for you and I will discuss those with you later if you wish. But, at the time I did not have "hole" for you to fill. I would ask in the future that before you label my actions "unprofessional", you might drop me an email and see whats up and get answers, you have my email address. Now, I have printed models for some people on the list, and I am in the process of printing more and keeping to my word. Again, If you want to know what is up, drop me an email and I will gladly inform you. The DXF format exported from hash works really well and I have had no trouble so far with it. If any have questions bring them to me, happy to answer them with in reason of course. I have not bailed out or forgotten, I just got buried and overrun. But I have dug out now! Best regards, William Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william hennes Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I thought I would post this 3D print of Klee Miller's character Simon. Klee did an excellent job of modeling this guy. Best regards, William Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric2575 Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 Don't worry about having me fill any holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DArtZ Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I had this guy in like 2005 or so, produced via stl, that I exported from A:M as an obj. Had it painted and sprayed with a clear coat. It was kinda pricey, but it helped get me some good work prototyping for a couple toy companies.... so it easily paid for it self... Mike Fitz www.3dartz.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric2575 Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 How big is the little fellow? Looks great!!! Which outfit did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DArtZ Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 he's 4.5 inches tall. I used a company called vaupell http://www.vaupell.com/ they are in Massachusetts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric2575 Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 Thank you Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zandoriastudios Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Too many Williams!!! For my work, I am looking at this company (probably the one Robert saw on my blog): http://www.ownage.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric2575 Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 Another great reference. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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