discussion Does a 3D Printing section exist here?

[A7man]

I have been a member for about a week-ish. Most of my model making is done by 3D printing the parts. I design the 3D printed parts in CAD programmes. It would be useful to swap ideas etc with other 3D printer and CAD users, so does a dedicated section exist or is there a section I should use?

Lee

 

[PaulTRose]

I think we tend to think of any media is model making

Dosnt matter if its styrene or 3d or wood or card or whatever..... If your doing a car it goes in the car section, if youre doing a boat it goes in the boaty section, etc

 

[Miko]

I design the 3D printed parts in CAD programmes . . .
Lee

I wish I was clever enough to do the whole 3D printing thing, it would be so useful!

 

[Jim R]

3D printing of models and aftermarket items has certainly taken off in the last few years. Lots of manufacturers have entered the market. However people, like yourself, who design and print their own stuff are still quite a rare breed.
I'm certain there would be a lot of interest in seeing your work.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Hi and welcome to the forum. I'm looking forward to seeing your builds.
I have been 3D printing for my job( making architects' models) since its infancy in the early 2000s , and I have been able to incorporate many 3D printed items into my hobby builds, especially since retirement.
My main interest is figures but my Liberty Ship D-Day diorama is almost all 3D printed stuff , apart from the figures, if you're interested.

https://www.scalemodelling.co.uk/fo...2025/1234498-neil-s-1-35-liberty-ship-diorama

I tend not to go into too much detail of the nuts and bolts of it on this forum as most people are not actually interested in anything other that the result. I'm afraid it's a bit like suddenly we can have our own injection moulding machine at home- most modelmakers are not interested in the technicalities involved, just what can they get that they might use for their hobby.
At the end of the day,3D printing is just another (albeit revolutionary)tool, like resin and PE which has widened the possibilities for our hobby. ​

 

[PaulTRose]

I'm afraid it's a bit like suddenly we can have our own injection moulding machine at home- most modelmakers are not interested in the technicalities involved, just what can they get that they might use for their hobby..

I can relate to that

Spent too much of my work life with plastic injection or extrusion machines or putting right the chaos when they go wrong...... I tend to glaze over these days lol

Likewise i spent far too long in the automotive industry (with lots of crossover to injection moulding).... Built kit cars..... Help build championship winning race cars.... Even owned a classic car....... These days im not interested in what makes them go, dont want to get my hands dirty..... Just want to get in and go lol