3d Printing

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Originally Posted by Sorn [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I've used one of the home 3D printers and also created my own model using Google Sketchup and Blender. They will work with several common file types. The only difficult part is figuring out the size of the resulting print before it's printed.

The EQ models aren't really complicated, but one problem with 3D printing is that anything held out from the main body needs supports and occasionally won't print properly. Crazy poses are pretty much out of the question.

The texture is also not smooth on the home printers. The printer will print in layers and you can feel and see every single layer. The detail would end up being in the sanding and painting you do afterward. Not all of the printers will do colors for you.

I think it would be pretty cool to try, regardless. One thing I learned in art school is to never let what others think might happen get in the way of trying new things. The proof is in the pudding and all that jazz.

You can also find a lot of models on Thingiverse for home 3D printing. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Well said; and Very true, for at home printers.

As for fancy poses etc; a high-end 3d printing machine and a good engineer can stilt and support anything you can imagine. Ive seen our machines build some pretty crazy scaled figurines and castles with some INSANE detail; no build lines, supports, or visible layering.

But, this all comes at a cost. 8/ so there is much to levy!

But, just as Sorn said, if you are good with model working (painting, finishing, sanding bondo skillz) then you can make a figurine from a cheap 3d printer look Epic.

Sorn is very correct; where their is willpower, there is a way. If you care enough, youll find a way to make an awesome figure. 8)

if you have the money for the professional route, PM me, otherwise I will say that the at-home and personal stuff, although more work intensive; will feel much more rewarding to accomplish.