3D Models, How do they work?

Stewart
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3D Models, How do they work? Jun 29, 2023 10:12:52 GMT -5

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Post by Stewart on Jun 29, 2023 10:12:52 GMT -5

I’m not sure if this is exactly the right place for this topic. However whilst looking for a 1940s Ford Anglia I came across this on eBay

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3d-Printed-F-1-43-Scale-Car-many-brands-and-hundreds-of-models/225644880418?hash=item34897ba222:g:VSYAAOSw6DVkiiG7&amdata=enc:AQAIAAAA8N37+BMYIS6KlqoF+OUWTe6WdgL/+i2X59JXU71o8cmFQUVlrSBPjqRx0OkAAepYke+iw/sQHDbb2ezTEOInZW8y5KaX0RBW/GSKTVZeoJk0pWpbebgq9MUkD63KRWKyZAuO2+8IORnZWKvvF/Tcxc3KpALimWL/FklMSQfi0ovWC39Z0EzRO4FKBjgQq3/ZS2+qZcNY3+VrfsuaoSPfpClp4vf7TziCQyt/XuN9Bgfk2h+IIybZOEIzLkvgwM8ozDgyoX8n7ujDNGXaqZSCJZeS27hdkBwGfSMmB5LfCIcmA8DjxaIzR7oyE+nzOgT39Q==%7Ctkp:Bk9SR_Sg9_qgYg&pageci=9092adda-b992-4a08-a3bb-aeb92f1fc6be&redirect=mobile

This is a pic of one of the items available.

I’m interested to know how you can process such an item

You can’t prepaint small items.
What do you do about clear items and internal detail?
Chrome items?
etc. etc….

Does anyone have experience with such items which look incredibly well detailed?

Last Edit: Jun 29, 2023 10:14:25 GMT -5 by Stewart

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3D Models, How do they work? Jun 29, 2023 11:22:00 GMT -5

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Post by Tom on Jun 29, 2023 11:22:00 GMT -5

I'd say solid model, no interior and to be painted by recipient. I'd be interested what printer and material to avoid the result looking like this and needing lots of finishing

https://3dprintingindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Maurizio-Casella-Toy-Models08.jpg

Given the relatively modest price it might be worth trying an order for something not usually available in 1:43.

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3D Models, How do they work? Jun 29, 2023 11:26:38 GMT -5

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Post by Tom on Jun 29, 2023 11:26:38 GMT -5

Ah, reading the ad helps.

Car body as shown in the pictures. Note that as most large surfaces 3d printed, will have a grainy and layered finish, mostly in the top surfaces as roof, bonnet etc, so be ready to sand it, and eventually primer it and even put some putty on it.

Also, some of these models can be printed in 1/24, 1/32 or 1/18 scale, to see if any of the models in my catalog can be printed in those scales send me a message.

Many more models coming, so keep coming to se if the car you are searching for is available.

To see actual pictures of some of these items follow me on instagram: omg_onemangarage

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3D Models, How do they work? Jun 29, 2023 15:07:23 GMT -5

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Post by Stewart on Jun 29, 2023 15:07:23 GMT -5

Jun 29, 2023 11:26:38 GMT -5 Tom said:

Ah, reading the ad helps.

Car body as shown in the pictures. Note that as most large surfaces 3d printed, will have a grainy and layered finish, mostly in the top surfaces as roof, bonnet etc, so be ready to sand it, and eventually primer it and even put some putty on it.

Also, some of these models can be printed in 1/24, 1/32 or 1/18 scale, to see if any of the models in my catalog can be printed in those scales send me a message.

Many more models coming, so keep coming to se if the car you are searching for is available.

To see actual pictures of some of these items follow me on instagram: omg_onemangarage

Well done Tom, as I expected, we should avoid these like the plague and hope that one day 3D printing can actually contribute to our interests.

Last Edit: Jun 29, 2023 15:08:32 GMT -5 by Stewart

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Tom Global Moderator Posts: 6,243	3D Models, How do they work? Jun 29, 2023 15:27:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tom on Jun 29, 2023 15:27:48 GMT -5 Printing in some materials (resin) already gives a near-perfect finish that needs very little work and shows lots of detail. That costs a little more though.