Spook498 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Im looking for someone that can print a limited batch of 20-30 items in 1/48. It would be one item, printed 20-30 times. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob de Bie Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Sounds like a perfect job for a small commercial 3D printer in your town! I've gone that route too. Thet probably have a minimum order, but with so many items that should not be a problem. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spook498 Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 Unfortunately I live in stickville, and dont know of anyone that knows what 3D printing is, let alone does it. I am sure someone does, but I dont know of anyone and we dont have a commercial vendor of that nature that I am aware of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 What are you looking to print? Do you have a file? There are a few people on ARC who have printers and would likely be willing to help. (including me, but I'm not in the US) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob de Bie Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 You're close to Terra Haute, right? I found two local 3D printers there: https://3dprintedcustoms.com/ https://www.makexyz.com/printer/lalder1 There are probably many more in Indianapolis. That is, if you want it done close by. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spook498 Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 22 hours ago, MoFo said: What are you looking to print? Do you have a file? No, I dont have a file, but I have a master of the part I want molded. Its a part for an F-18 Hornet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spook498 Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 22 hours ago, Rob de Bie said: You're close to Terra Haute, right? I found two local 3D printers there: https://3dprintedcustoms.com/ https://www.makexyz.com/printer/lalder1 There are probably many more in Indianapolis. That is, if you want it done close by. Rob I guess I can reach out to them and see what they can do. I dont have a data file, just a master piece. I figure it would be easier to print this than to resin cast it. Thank you for the heads up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob de Bie Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Spook498 said: I guess I can reach out to them and see what they can do. I dont have a data file, just a master piece. I figure it would be easier to print this than to resin cast it. Thank you for the heads up! If you don't have a 3D file, 3D printing will be a very expensive route. They would have to scan the master part, draw a 3D CAD model though the point cloud from the scan, and then do the 3D printing. If I were you I would stick to the 'old' route: cast a silicone rubber mold and casting resin. It will save you a ton of frustrations. Rob Edited August 29, 2021 by Rob de Bie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Yep. Agreed. No 3D file = no 3D print. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Roof Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Spook498 said: No, I dont have a file, but I have a master of the part I want molded. Its a part for an F-18 Hornet. I was going to offer to print it for you, but as it's already been mentioned, a 3D print cannot be made from a traditional master. The part would have to be created in a CAD program, then saved as an .stl file to be 3D printed. What is the part? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spook498 Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 Thank you everyone for the input. Looks like I will resin cast them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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