GW famously uses the process as an excuse to justify their stupidly high prices, though I expect by now they've made their money back more than 100 fold. I can't sculpt small to save my life. I could sculpt 8in tall but its still too big. I'm thinking of the final product being in 1/24th scale (thats how many mm? 60? 70?). The best way I can think of is to have it scanned and reduced. How much $$$ am I looking at?
How much $$$ to get something 3d scanned and reduced?
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diddy lemon1
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to be honest no idea, but probably alot more than it would cost to commission someone to sculpt it for you at a smaller size
dogfacedboy uk1
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I dont know but i would be aiming my guessing at several thousands.
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Firestryke31
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You could also build your own 3D printer for fairly cheap.
And here's an alternative method.
Note that most of the time the products made with these have fairly obvious steps in their final form so be ready to use a file on them.
And here's an alternative method.
Note that most of the time the products made with these have fairly obvious steps in their final form so be ready to use a file on them.
it is actually getting much cheaper every month. check this out for example:
http://www.3dscanservices.com/samples2.aspx
Try to get local contacts. I know serveral art schools, architects and even a communal land registry that own 3D printers and/or scanners. Those might let you use their equippment for cost price if you ask nicely enough.
good luck and don´t forget to post your results ;-)
Yuggoth
http://www.3dscanservices.com/samples2.aspx
Try to get local contacts. I know serveral art schools, architects and even a communal land registry that own 3D printers and/or scanners. Those might let you use their equippment for cost price if you ask nicely enough.
good luck and don´t forget to post your results ;-)
Yuggoth
Cool thnaks!
There are a few factors at work that make me think 3d scanning and reduction is a viable option: one is I'd prefer to have control over what the sculpture is and how it is designed. Also I can't sculpt that small. I've tried and i just can't. Hats off to everyone who can, but I can't.
I'm just kicking around possibilities right now. I'm not ready to produce anything. Yuggoth, I sent an email to the people you linked to in your post, including a picture of one of my abstract fine art pieces. We'll see what happens. Thanks for the link!
There are a few factors at work that make me think 3d scanning and reduction is a viable option: one is I'd prefer to have control over what the sculpture is and how it is designed. Also I can't sculpt that small. I've tried and i just can't. Hats off to everyone who can, but I can't.
I'm just kicking around possibilities right now. I'm not ready to produce anything. Yuggoth, I sent an email to the people you linked to in your post, including a picture of one of my abstract fine art pieces. We'll see what happens. Thanks for the link!
Matt Cexwish
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I can hely you with that...
Please send me a Personal Message and we can discuss the details...
Please send me a Personal Message and we can discuss the details...
Shawn R. L.
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Check this site out.
http://www.makerbot.com/
http://www.makerbot.com/
Hi there...
I am a service provider of 3D scanning and reverse engineering and am located in Vancouver BC Canada.
We can scan your item with high detail ans easily scale it up or down for you exact needs. Send you nurbs files, iges files, parametric files or mesh files.
Do you have a picture of what you need scanned.
check out my website.
www.3dreveng.com
I am a service provider of 3D scanning and reverse engineering and am located in Vancouver BC Canada.
We can scan your item with high detail ans easily scale it up or down for you exact needs. Send you nurbs files, iges files, parametric files or mesh files.
Do you have a picture of what you need scanned.
check out my website.
www.3dreveng.com
ollieholmes
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What a shame your not in the UK as i have been looking for a service like yours for a while now for scanning larger objects
No, bro we aint. the materials they use in 3d printing don't have hte same properties as resin and white metal. They aren't as strong. It is possible to print in ABS plastic (think Legos and consumer electronics) but you'll get "stepping" and a loss of detail with that as far as I know.
Sculpting will never ever be replaced, or at least the skills needed to compose a 3d object. You need that if you are designing on a computer just the same as you would with clay.
Do you take jobs from the US? I might have business for you. Also what materials do you print in?
ollieholmes
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My gut feeling is with time the process could get smoother and maybe different materials used. I would think you could use the material to then make a master to be cast in resin or white metal.
I also see pontetnial in the use of this technology to bulk out the general shapes of larger scale figures, it would save endless sculpting of the basics.
I also see the potential in scale modelling of combining the two to produce super accurate items.
I was actually coming here (after such a long absence) to post about this, but I see Shawn had it covered.
I am so impressed by this device that I am saving up for one. I think smart companies will jump on the bandwagon now, and start producing software that can be made for these machines.
Imagine a program that lets you custom-design a specific mini, and then prints it out? I think that is the future of minis right there! Even large companies (like GW) should start thinking about this: Hobby shops need no inventory - just pay the clerk and he prints you out the mini you want!
(and come back in few hours when it is done)
Have you guys seen THIS video of the thing making a cathedral? Just awesome! Still a few years away from becoming commonplace (in everyone's homes), but I think we have a lot to look forward to with this tech.
Ruleslawyer
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I have a 3d printer and laser scanner at work. The output on it really isn't suitable for a master without additional finish work. There is still a faint stepping that would need to be sanded or skim coating before committing to a mold.
