More 3D Printing

Discussion in 'Fan Art' started by MadMan1701A, Jan 30, 2015.

  1. MadMan1701A

    MadMan1701A Commodore Premium Member

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    He guys. :)

    Yep, I've been trying to get screencaps made of this thing, but some areas are still not quite clear. Hopefully we'll get some BTS renders or something. :D I already did Discovery, I just need to get it painted! :D

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    Shenzhou should be done in about a week. ;)

    Haha, It definitely is a powerful feeling. :) I haven't been buying models lately myself, but mainly because I've been printing stuff for everyone else! I was telling someone the other day, that I don't even have much of my stuff on display at the house, because I never have time to build myself any.

    I use Makerware, with it's built in slicer. I've tried Simplfy 3D because I wanted to be able to design my own support material, but I didn't really like it. I used Repetier once, and really didn't like that. ;)

    I have a reliant that I had done, but I need to update my 3D files of it. It has a few problems that need attention, ha.

    More soon!

    -Ricky
     
  2. Sibyl

    Sibyl Caffeine Pill Popper Rear Admiral

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    Cool.

    Supposedly Meshmixer has great supports. You then export the STL (supports and all) to your slicer and print. Voila.
     
  3. MadMan1701A

    MadMan1701A Commodore Premium Member

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    Yep, played with that some, but got distracted and never made it back. :D

    -Ricky
     
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  4. baxart

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    Are you using the same printer, or a new one?
     
  5. MadMan1701A

    MadMan1701A Commodore Premium Member

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    The old one is still going strong, but I got a new one about 6 months ago too. :) Very similar, but the new QIDI printer has a metal frame, upgraded nozzles and stuff. :) It's hard to believe I've been using the original Flashforge for over 4 years now!

    Got a few things to show off... I finished my Shenzhou!

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    More soon, time for me to get painting these things! Only 2 weeks until the con...

    -Ricky
     
  6. fireproof78

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    That's amazing:techman:
     
  7. MadMan1701A

    MadMan1701A Commodore Premium Member

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    Thanks man. :) I hope to have a few complete / painted models done this weekend for the show, I'll remember to come post them this time. ;)

    -Ricky
     
  8. fireproof78

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    Time? You have that? ;)
     
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  9. MadMan1701A

    MadMan1701A Commodore Premium Member

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    Haha, not much. :D Between work, family, my 5 year old, and shipping out models, there isn't much. ;)

    Oh, and a Hurricane coming through today, really don't have time for that!

    -Ricky
     
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    Be safe!
     
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  12. Atolm

    Atolm Commodore Commodore

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    Brilliant stuff!! You attempting the Europa?
     
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  13. MadMan1701A

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    Yep, it's in my list! The Yeager one is looking pretty cool too, I'll probably do that one pretty soon. :) BTW, did you design all the Klingon ships for this show, because they look like it!

    Working on a bunch of paintjobs right now, but I'll have a bunch of pics up tomorrow. :)

    -Ricky
     
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  14. Atolm

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    Sweet to hear on the Europa!
    Unfortunately no, I did design the klinks or anything for the show, but thanks for the consideration :)
     
  15. The Librarian

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    The Yeager would definitely be my vote to try next, although I'm not sure we got a good rear view.
     
  16. MadMan1701A

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    Thanks guys. :)

    Got a lot of prep for the convention done this weekend! Here's what I have so far:

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    More soon, I'm in crunch time mode! :D

    -Ricky
     
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  17. The Librarian

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    Love the paint scheme on the Shenzhou.
     
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  18. Sibyl

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    Did you model the Orville and the Raza?
     
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  19. MadMan1701A

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    Thanks!
    The Orville, yep. The Raza is the one that SyFy put out a while back, I just did some tweaks to the STL files to make them print better. :)

    -Ricky
     
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  20. Atolm

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    That is one sweet @$$ set right there bro!!!
     
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