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Re: Shapeways.com - 3D Printed Parts
« Reply #225 on: December 13, 2014, 04:15:24 pm »

Just watched the video of the birdcage being "printed" Absolutely Fascinating.What an invention
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Re: Shapeways.com - 3D Printed Parts
« Reply #226 on: December 13, 2014, 04:21:16 pm »

There a many types of processes depending on the material printed or the technique used by the company making the printer.

The molten plastic deposition type is one method, however there is also a type where thin layers resin are spayed/deposited in ultra thin layers and cured by ultra violet light, another method laser sinters powdered nylon and variations on this can fuse powdered metals too, and another type mentioned binds plaster powder together.

More technologies out there, and many are in development. There's a major push to improve print times, which will of course lower costs.
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Re: Shapeways.com - 3D Printed Parts
« Reply #227 on: December 13, 2014, 07:03:21 pm »

Hi Marmoi,

Just went to the website to order the 12 Pounder Gun in 1:72 but could not find any.

Have they been removed?

Regards


Hi,


No, they just were not there as I had not created them in 1:72.


they are now setup along with the 3 pounders and 6 pounders.


https://www.shapeways.com/model/2950352/12-pounder-x-4-1-72.html?li=shop-inventory&materialId=61

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Re: Shapeways.com - 3D Printed Parts
« Reply #228 on: December 13, 2014, 09:15:00 pm »


I wondered what the prices of some of the  'printed'  products are, as these are ever mentioned.

Cheers

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Re: Shapeways.com - 3D Printed Parts
« Reply #229 on: December 13, 2014, 09:23:40 pm »

Hi Ken,


All prices are on the shop


http://www.shapeways.com/shops/3DBoats


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Re: Shapeways.com - 3D Printed Parts
« Reply #230 on: December 14, 2014, 07:19:27 am »

I,

One more question, if I may:

Could I use the Model Movement Kit to rotate the guns?

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« Reply #231 on: December 14, 2014, 09:39:05 am »

Hi,

If the description of the model includes "Look at the Model Movement Kit for converting to a working feature!" it is suitable.

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« Reply #232 on: December 14, 2014, 12:00:23 pm »


Thank you for the prices Mark.      :-))


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Re: Shapeways.com - 3D Printed Parts
« Reply #233 on: December 15, 2014, 08:44:52 am »

Hi Marmoi,

Thank you for the reply.

Guns, Tannoy and the Movement gizmo ordered, and paid.

That is easier than buying from the local hobby shop.

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« Reply #234 on: December 15, 2014, 09:55:37 am »

Anytime  :-))
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« Reply #235 on: December 15, 2014, 12:20:14 pm »

Have ordered my 12 & 6 pounders etc. in 1/72. any chance of the 2 pdr, 6 pdr and 12 pdr in 1/72 as used in WW2? 
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« Reply #236 on: December 15, 2014, 02:19:07 pm »

Yes, there are quite a few WW11 light guns - 12/6/2 pdrs, Pom Pom and Bofors on the list to do for the new year.


Just got to finish a couple of commissions first.
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« Reply #237 on: December 15, 2014, 07:18:01 pm »

Thanks. :-)
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« Reply #238 on: December 20, 2014, 06:31:17 pm »

for those interested in how its done have a look here - http://www.iflscience.com/space/how-nasa-emailed-wrench-space
NASA have a 3d machine on the space station and emailed a wrench design to be printed.
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Re: Shapeways.com - 3D Printed Parts
« Reply #239 on: December 20, 2014, 07:00:55 pm »

Right so it is NOT printing as we know it  O0
 
It is as I thought a substrate layerd up to create an object,wherther it is nylon plastic silica etc
 
Dave

No it is not printing as we knew it but this is the next evolution of printing, Like it or not it is printing, even NASA does it.. :}

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« Reply #240 on: December 24, 2014, 10:31:28 pm »

Merry Christmas to everybody and a fantastic new year.


Lots of new projects lined up for the new year so check back regularly.


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Re: Shapeways.com - 3D Printed Parts
« Reply #241 on: December 25, 2014, 06:46:15 am »

Thank you Marmoi.

Cannot wait for my order to arrive.

I check in to see how close it is getting.

Regards
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Re: Shapeways.com - 3D Printed Parts
« Reply #242 on: December 28, 2014, 03:12:04 pm »

Just a quick new release during the lull in festivities.


The other half of the Seacat - The director.


1:96
https://www.shapeways.com/model/2985957/seacat-director-1-96.html?li=aeTabs
[size=78%]1:72[/size]
https://www.shapeways.com/model/2986039/seacat-director-1-72.html?li=shop-inventory&materialId=99
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Re: Shapeways.com - 3D Printed Parts
« Reply #243 on: December 28, 2014, 08:29:09 pm »

The 4 3d printers we use at work are not referred  to as printers. They are referred to as the growing booth es as it's more descriptive of what they do. Grow models.
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Re: Shapeways.com - 3D Printed Parts
« Reply #245 on: January 04, 2015, 01:16:31 pm »

Hi,

I noticed the  beautiful old style ship's wheel on Marmoi's Shapeway's page.

I asked if he could rescale them, received an email that he had done them and I ordered two all within a couple of days.

Try getting that kind of service these days.

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« Reply #246 on: January 04, 2015, 05:01:03 pm »

Marmoi, can I ask what software you use to produce your models, I am thinking of a project for my unimat lathe that might require some gears to be produced. I have CAD so could produce the 3d models myself, but wondered if you used sketchup or similar?
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« Reply #247 on: January 04, 2015, 05:21:57 pm »

I was very impressed by all of the parts made on the website and was struggling to make 2 x 3 pounder saluting
guns (the last parts to be made for my type 41 Frigate Leopard) I suggested to my wife that the two guns would make
an additional present for Christmas and I got a very sharp  reply about " you have made all the parts yourself, is it
model making if a machine makes all the bits - may as well get a plastic kit.
So do I try AGAIN to make these guns or do I order some and not tell her

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« Reply #248 on: January 04, 2015, 05:42:23 pm »

The latter and take the flack - if she finds out that is. 8)

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« Reply #249 on: January 04, 2015, 06:23:41 pm »

The software I use is Autodesk Inventor.


The reason I produce most of these models is that at 1:96/1:72 it can be very fidley to produce small items that look correct and could ruin a very good model. I am just hoping that if I can produce these models for people it will encourage them to keep building and even finish certain semi kits they have bought form now defunct suppliers.


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