3D printing (1 Viewer)

[NZGary]

This is a difficult subject for many of us who collect toy soldiers. A work colleague, who knows I collect toy soldiers, has a 3D printer that prints in resin. He offered to do some figures but I said it was not for me but then he offered to do some scenic items. We opted for a 1/30 scale French farmhouse that can used in a variety of settings. I had just ordered the $400AUD plus John Jenkins castle gateway and find scenic are shooting up in price. The farmhouse will be painted for me and is free of charge so I will see what I end up with but it might be quite good as he modals his own wargaming and Warhammer stuff. He like many cannot afford the excessive prices charged for Warhammer figures so his Tasmanian gaming club are now well into producing their own figures and going pirate!

Just interested in others thoughts on the 3D world that could significantly and change our hobby?

Gary

 

[Hazebrouck]

I think it is a good idea. Remembering that resin figures, vehicles and building kits have been around for a while it is only the printing process that is different.

It does seem popular in war gaming and I have seen many figures, buildings and vehicles on the Lead Adventure Forum. The printed items do appear to need a bit of work with a file and sandpaper to get a smooth surface on them but painted up they look good. I can see how it reduces costs considerably in war gaming where you need multiples of figures. I'm pretty certain that for some buildings you can just purchase the file and print away- pretty easy if you have access to the correct printer.

Please post some images of the finished farm house.

Scott

 

[bradleyl30]

I just bought a 3D printed building from the UK. It’s really nice

 

[bradleyl30]

Hear is the thread

https://forum.treefrogtreasures.com...nd-Painted-European-House&p=927591#post927591

 

[uksubs]

This is a difficult subject for many of us who collect toy soldiers. A work colleague, who knows I collect toy soldiers, has a 3D printer that prints in resin. He offered to do some figures but I said it was not for me but then he offered to do some scenic items. We opted for a 1/30 scale French farmhouse that can used in a variety of settings. I had just ordered the $400AUD plus John Jenkins castle gateway and find scenic are shooting up in price. The farmhouse will be painted for me and is free of charge so I will see what I end up with but it might be quite good as he modals his own wargaming and Warhammer stuff. He like many cannot afford the excessive prices charged for Warhammer figures so his Tasmanian gaming club are now well into producing their own figures and going pirate!

Just interested in others thoughts on the 3D world that could significantly and change our hobby?

Gary

I’ve been using 3d printed items for over a year and it the way forward when it comes to buildings with so much choice at a fair price

 

[Horus]

Took the chance and ordered a 3D printed and painted Jungle Hut /Hooch and was pleased with result and have ordered several building facades since, which I am painting up myself.
As well as Bradley, Paul the guy who prints them off also for me has joined the forum under the username Belarus and is really helpful for anyone interested.



Steve

 

[villagehorse]

Well it certainly opens up the door to just about anything you can imagine. Lots of fun also if you have some talents in painting. Interesting to see how this impacts our hobby. Robin.

 

[uksubs]

This is a difficult subject for many of us who collect toy soldiers. A work colleague, who knows I collect toy soldiers, has a 3D printer that prints in resin. He offered to do some figures but I said it was not for me but then he offered to do some scenic items. We opted for a 1/30 scale French farmhouse that can used in a variety of settings. I had just ordered the $400AUD plus John Jenkins castle gateway and find scenic are shooting up in price. The farmhouse will be painted for me and is free of charge so I will see what I end up with but it might be quite good as he modals his own wargaming and Warhammer stuff. He like many cannot afford the excessive prices charged for Warhammer figures so his Tasmanian gaming club are now well into producing their own figures and going pirate!

Just interested in others thoughts on the 3D world that could significantly and change our hobby?

Gary

long term think your see a lot more company’s selling 3d printed 1/30 scale building and stuff as it way cheaper and more choice , already there a lot of stuff being made in smaller scale in 3d

 

[bradleyl30]

I plan to do more / get more 3D printed stuff, but there’s also something really nice about materials that are more traditional or realistic. They do have a nice texture to them that’s different from the resin. I will have some of each

 

[uksubs]

Took the chance and ordered a 3D printed and painted Jungle Hut /Hooch and was pleased with result and have ordered several building facades since, which I am painting up myself.
As well as Bradley, Paul the guy who prints them off also for me has joined the forum under the username Belarus and is really helpful for anyone interested.

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Steve

Steve what I like about Paul stuff he paint them to a very high standard

 

[Horus]

Steve what I like about Paul stuff he paint them to a very high standard

Neil

Yes anyone wanting stuff painting he can certainly do, and as you say to a high standard as Bradley's Farmhouse Facade shows.
As you can see from my second photo here with the Vietnamese/ Oriental style 3D printed buildings, I chose to paint them myself which I'm gradually getting done. I have the free time and inclination and of course it's cheaper for me !
If tryingh the 3D print route others may chose to have them painted already, to save messing about doing themselves and can afford to so why not !

Steve

 

[bradleyl30]

Neil

Yes anyone wanting stuff painting he can certainly do, and as you say to a high standard as Bradley's Farmhouse Facade shows.
As you can see from my second photo here with the Vietnamese/ Oriental style 3D printed buildings, I chose to paint them myself which I'm gradually getting done. I have the free time and inclination and of course it's cheaper for me !
If tryingh the 3D print route others may chose to have them painted already, to save messing about doing themselves and can afford to so why not !

Steve

Yeah, I am thrilled with the quality. Also cool how it’s modular.

 

[uksubs]

Neil

Yes anyone wanting stuff painting he can certainly do, and as you say to a high standard as Bradley's Farmhouse Facade shows.
As you can see from my second photo here with the Vietnamese/ Oriental style 3D printed buildings, I chose to paint them myself which I'm gradually getting done. I have the free time and inclination and of course it's cheaper for me !
If tryingh the 3D print route others may chose to have them painted already, to save messing about doing themselves and can afford to so why not !

Steve

Steve there a lot of fun painting your own building to be honest , there some great 1/32 1/35 kits which work with Warpark and other 1/30 scale figures

 

[theBaron]

3D-printing has become popular in scale modeling, as the technology became more available, especially as the price of the printer and materials came down.

I first saw a printer that was marketed specifically to modelers about 10 years ago, the MakerBot. It was sold as a kit, in that the cabinet that contained the printer was made of laser-cut plywood, and you assembled it yourself. The maker had videos up on YouTube to demonstrate its use; he printed a replica of Doctor Who's TARDIS. It was pretty cool to see, even if the quality of the technology at that time meant that the printed object had bead lines that had to be cleaned up after printing. When I saw that, it occurred to me that that was the future, or a future, of scale modeling. Companies could just produce a (secured) file to sell to the modeler, shedding the cost of tooling and the styrene, or resin. We would reach a time when the equipment and materials would be cheap enough that the average modeler would have a printer. We're getting close to that now. And the technology has improved to the point that some modelers do print their own parts, more finely detailed than what came in the box.

In our side of the hobby, 3D design and printing is becoming more common, too. As a cross-over between models and toy soldiers & model figures, we have Tamiya. Tamiya has started using 3D design for the figures in its kits, and the level of detail is better and crisper than it ever was before. So I won't be surprised to see more figures produced this way.

Will 3D-printing completely replace sculpting, or scratchbuilding diorama pieces? No. There will still be artists and modelers who prefer to do those things by hand, producing unique pieces. And there will be collectors and painters who want them. But for those who might want to take up selling original figures, or for those who aren't dexterous enough to sculpt but are adept at 3D design, the technology offers a way for them to do that without the attendant costs of learning the particular skills and the overhead of the materials for making molds and casting.

Prost!
Brad

 

[Al Fisher]

I've read a lot about 3-D printing and am considering giving it a try. Is there a recommended primer describing the process in terms simple enough for a non-techie to understand?

Bosun AL

 

[bromhead]

Shapeways is in the business and has some tutor stuff on their site

 

[thebritfarmer]

3D printing is becoming very popular in model railways, things that were not possible before are now being made. Even manufacturers are using them to produce items that have limited appeal which otherwise would not get made.

 

[semperrandyfi]

This is a difficult subject for many of us who collect toy soldiers. A work colleague, who knows I collect toy soldiers, has a 3D printer that prints in resin. He offered to do some figures but I said it was not for me but then he offered to do some scenic items. We opted for a 1/30 scale French farmhouse that can used in a variety of settings. I had just ordered the $400AUD plus John Jenkins castle gateway and find scenic are shooting up in price. The farmhouse will be painted for me and is free of charge so I will see what I end up with but it might be quite good as he modals his own wargaming and Warhammer stuff. He like many cannot afford the excessive prices charged for Warhammer figures so his Tasmanian gaming club are now well into producing their own figures and going pirate!

Just interested in others thoughts on the 3D world that could significantly and change our hobby?

Gary

Gary,I found a goldmine in computer imaged figures/guns & vehicles.C/W casualties converted to 1/30 WW1 types.4- Ft-17 tanks ,4 Holt Tractors/I Schneider tank ,M1916 37mm Guns,helmets/pistols,heads,civilians....tents,buildings,Farms,furniture,animals..tombstones,coffins.....a great source of ????!!!!!

Take care..
Randy