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Originally posted by quitcherbitchen View PostHi Zip, Thanks for the Post. Shapeways prices always scare me away.
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I have spent a fortune at shapeways but that is why my models look so great. They have Sherman stuff available from nowhere else. I’m always ordering from them.RC tank parts and accessories I make
www.RichardSJohnson.net/id28.html
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Here is a resource I didn't know about. Tons of tank stuff https://cults3d.com/ Smokes Shapeways like a Sabot to weak armor.Don't just fly--WREAK HAVOC!!!
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Originally posted by quitcherbitchen View PostHere is a resource I didn't know about. Tons of tank stuff https://cults3d.com/ Smokes Shapeways like a Sabot to weak armor.
A SLS 3D printer is waaaaaay out of my budget, but I am contemplating on purchasing a decent resin 3D printer...right now it's hard to justify one.
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Originally posted by Zippersnapper View Post
Forgive me if I'm wrong, but this site looks to be like Thingiverse, where you simply download the 3D file and print on your own 3D Printer. Shapeways however, you can actually purchase items, many of which are, or can be, printed on SLS printers.........which of course run several thousands of dollars and offer detail that cannot be matched.Don't just fly--WREAK HAVOC!!!
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Originally posted by quitcherbitchen View Post
Well, not challenging you but Shapeways is more for people that don't want to open source their projects and want to be compensated for their creations. I am talking from the perspective of a person that already owns a printer. Thingsverse is more about "hey look what I made. If you want it here it is and if you want to improve it put the remix here" Cult seems to be a combination of Things and Shapeways. So Cult isn't the same as Thingsverse as there are people who want you to pay on Cult. Cult is way cheaper then Shapeways. That is the creator's choice. Believe me when I say I have downloaded stuff off Things that I know the creator spent hundreds of hours on creating and only asked for a donation. I don't think they monetized the STL out of love for the hobby. Others might feel different and want the money. I think Shapeways is only worth it if you are willing to pay for what you want. Buyer beware though. I have downloaded lots of stuff off Things and was glad I didn't pay as the prints turned out to be horribly thought out. But you can improve them and upload them into the platform for others to enjoy. You can Tip the creator once you know it works. Creators on Things appreciate that. Some of the remixes are fantastic. It takes talent to churn these things out and multiple minds help. If you get a printer it is as addictive as RC. Ask me how I know?
I agree 100%...I was looking at it purely from the aspect of not owning a printer, and wanting to purchase an actual model already made. No doubt the price is high, but the quality is stunning..and in my opinion worth the cost (if you got the pockets). I didn't see any "buy it now" on Cults web site, hence my comment.
Be sure to have a Happy Easter !
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Originally posted by UltraVargen View PostI was looking at Shapeways but notice on some items it says "success rate: First to try". If I understand the FAQ correctly this means you could end up paying for a misprinted item, am I right? Seems a bit dubious if that's the case.
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I have a Mato 50 Calibre Heavy Machine Gun cast. Unfortunately, it is casted in a way that it can point to the sky only when mounted on a HL tank. (I intend to use it on a M26 Pershing.) There are many sellers on e-bay. You can see the pictures all have the mounting post at ~30° to the horizontal. Any one knows how to fix it, other than removing the ammunition box? I mean pointing the M2 horizontally.
I also purchased the hull mounted machine gun with the LED in the barrel. It works ok.
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Originally posted by keilau View PostI have a Mato 50 Calibre Heavy Machine Gun cast. Unfortunately, it is casted in a way that it can point to the sky only when mounted on a HL tank. (I intend to use it on a M26 Pershing.) There are many sellers on e-bay. You can see the pictures all have the mounting post at ~30° to the horizontal. Any one knows how to fix it, other than removing the ammunition box? I mean pointing the M2 horizontally.
I also purchased the hull mounted machine gun with the LED in the barrel. It works ok.
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Originally posted by Zippersnapper View Post
Yes, if it's the metal one I'm assuming. I had the same problem. I have some diamond studded Dremel bits I got from Harbor freight. One of them is a fine needle tip. I used it to remove material in this underside location, which allowed the .50 Cal to pivot down much more.. It's not perfectly level, but allot better than before..
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