Lord Tothe
03-10-2012, 02:58 PM
I am probably going to buy a RepRap 3D printer by the end of the month. I know a guy who already has one, and he has printed some test objects for me. Results below. I would use a smaller extruder nozzle for my finished products to get smaller layers and better detail.
Anyhow, I'm thinking about making objects like modular barrier sets similar to those mentioned in this article (http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2012/03/hobby-my-first-tentative-steps-into-3d.html), Jersey barriers, starship corridors, ruins, custom miniature bases like those in the image, etc. Bases could be designed with raised unit insignia, roman numerals, Greek letters, or geometric designs. The space marine is on a lambda symbol for a possible Half-Life themed squad. On the downside, the RepRap leaves a layered edge surface. On the upside, this can make a unique object where that look is a benefit, or it can be polished with acetone to make the surface smooth. I am also hoping to start using these as a basis for more intricate sculpted bases with green stuff.
So, my questions for you: What sort of objects would you want to see available? What designs, sizes and shapes would you want for bases? What would you suggest for molds and resins for mass-production once a good design has been sculpted or printed to my satisfaction? Would you be interested in e-mailing your own design files for me to print, or having me design a specific model for you? Is tere something on Thiniverse , Physibles, or some other site you want to have made? Would you suggest I set up for payments through Paypal, Bitcoin, or other services?
And no, I won't knowingly make something that violates GW, Privateer, or another company's Intellectual Property. I don't like IP laws, but I don't want to deal with lawyers. Just go buy that Leman Russ Tank (http://www.thingiverse.com/derivative:18700) from your local game shop, or scratch-build it yourself.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/380169_10151049655145088_555405087_22098186_119382 0812_n.jpg
Anyhow, I'm thinking about making objects like modular barrier sets similar to those mentioned in this article (http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2012/03/hobby-my-first-tentative-steps-into-3d.html), Jersey barriers, starship corridors, ruins, custom miniature bases like those in the image, etc. Bases could be designed with raised unit insignia, roman numerals, Greek letters, or geometric designs. The space marine is on a lambda symbol for a possible Half-Life themed squad. On the downside, the RepRap leaves a layered edge surface. On the upside, this can make a unique object where that look is a benefit, or it can be polished with acetone to make the surface smooth. I am also hoping to start using these as a basis for more intricate sculpted bases with green stuff.
So, my questions for you: What sort of objects would you want to see available? What designs, sizes and shapes would you want for bases? What would you suggest for molds and resins for mass-production once a good design has been sculpted or printed to my satisfaction? Would you be interested in e-mailing your own design files for me to print, or having me design a specific model for you? Is tere something on Thiniverse , Physibles, or some other site you want to have made? Would you suggest I set up for payments through Paypal, Bitcoin, or other services?
And no, I won't knowingly make something that violates GW, Privateer, or another company's Intellectual Property. I don't like IP laws, but I don't want to deal with lawyers. Just go buy that Leman Russ Tank (http://www.thingiverse.com/derivative:18700) from your local game shop, or scratch-build it yourself.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/380169_10151049655145088_555405087_22098186_119382 0812_n.jpg