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Topic: Spacecraft and rockets on Shapeways (3D prints)
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Colossus
Member Posts: 15
From: Rockford, Illinois USA
Registered: May 2013
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posted 05-06-2013 05:47 PM
  
There has been some interesting things developing at Shapeways: 1/400 LUT Levels 3-8 (Launch Umbilical Tower) NASA. The shop also has an 1/400 MLP and crawler for the shuttle and Saturn V.You might also be interested in Alternate Visions. |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1169
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 05-06-2013 08:20 PM
Interesting. I look forward to seeing how this project develops. It would definitely fill an empty niche in the market. |
Colossus
Member Posts: 15
From: Rockford, Illinois USA
Registered: May 2013
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posted 05-12-2013 08:59 PM
I've just posted a 1/72 and 1/144 Mars Excursion Module on Shapeways. They're a bit pricey, but I hope worth it. |
Colossus
Member Posts: 15
From: Rockford, Illinois USA
Registered: May 2013
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posted 05-17-2013 05:42 PM
Pictures of the actual model have been added. Thanks for looking! |
Colossus
Member Posts: 15
From: Rockford, Illinois USA
Registered: May 2013
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posted 09-20-2014 08:15 PM
A 1:400 N-1 and a few other Russian/Soviet rockets are available in my Shapeways store. Thanks for looking! |
David C
Member Posts: 1014
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 09-21-2014 12:13 AM
Good work. Any chance of a 1/144 scale Vostok and N-1? I don't do metric scales. |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 09-21-2014 02:27 AM
Great!!! |
Colossus
Member Posts: 15
From: Rockford, Illinois USA
Registered: May 2013
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posted 09-21-2014 07:27 PM
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Originally posted by David C:
Any chance of a 1/144 scale Vostok and N-1.
I'll think about it. I've tended to shy away from areas where other manufacturers are already producing product at that scale. I believe RealSpace Models has a 1/144 scale N-1. First, it will be pretty expensive, second, I could certainly enlarge the models, but they are really optimized for detail at the smaller scales. You certainly won't have Bandai Saturn V levels of detail if I enlarge my model. Thanks for looking! |
David C
Member Posts: 1014
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 09-22-2014 03:22 AM
Ah, good point. |
Norman.King
Member Posts: 375
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 09-22-2014 02:00 PM
Not knowing anything about 3D printing can you explain the different material options available. I'd want the best finish for detail painting. |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 09-22-2014 03:18 PM
That is high detail frost, but then you can dive deep into your wallet. |
Tad_N
Member Posts: 24
From: Dundas, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Nov 2009
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posted 09-22-2014 03:23 PM
How about a pair of 1/24 Gemini Titan Engines? None exist... |
Norman.King
Member Posts: 375
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 09-23-2014 01:27 AM
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Originally posted by apolloprojeckt:
That is high detail frost, but then you can dive deep into your wallet.
I thought that had a rough surface texture? Wouldn't a smooth surface finish be better for painting? |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 09-23-2014 04:41 PM
Colossus, maybe you can look also in your Shapeways mail box.  |
Colossus
Member Posts: 15
From: Rockford, Illinois USA
Registered: May 2013
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posted 09-23-2014 08:07 PM
I did and I thought I replied to your question, but I might not have understood you clearly. Thanks for looking! |
Colossus
Member Posts: 15
From: Rockford, Illinois USA
Registered: May 2013
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posted 09-23-2014 08:17 PM
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Originally posted by Tad_N:
How about a pair of 1/24 Gemini Titan Engines?
I'll take a look, but modeling something like that will take a lot of time even in a software program. quote:
Originally posted by Norman.King:
Not knowing anything about 3D printing can you explain the different material options available.
The information offered on the Shapeways site and forums is pretty good in that regard. You might get a more detailed and definitive response if you ask there. I've only generated prints in WSF and Detail materials and not painted them so my experience is somewhat limited. WSF has a definite texture to it, but it conveys an acceptable level of detail depending on the model. The detail materials are probably a better bet from a finish standpoint, but they are pricier. |
StarChild
New Member Posts: 4
From:
Registered: Jun 2014
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posted 11-27-2014 12:55 PM
Just to inform you that a great detailed 1/144 lunar rover and astronauts set is available on Shapeways.I have just got two of them... my 1/144 Saturn LUT needs these beautiful embarking astronauts. |
Daugherty54
Member Posts: 591
From: Cabot, Arkansas, USA
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 12-31-2014 03:43 PM
Is there anyway to "package" the parts for a 1/24 or 1/32 Lunar Module from the Shapeways catalog? I am really looking forward to that and the large scale rover. Hopefully both of these can be sold as a package.Editor's note: Threads merged. |
Colossus
Member Posts: 15
From: Rockford, Illinois USA
Registered: May 2013
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posted 01-02-2015 12:42 AM
You might just ask the seller if he'll put together a package for you. If it's not too much trouble combining the files, it shouldn't be a problem. I've done rescaling on request on a few occasions. |
NASA Glenn
Member Posts: 79
From: Cleveland OH
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 07-27-2015 10:00 AM
Can anyone help with using Shapeways to make model parts? I have drafted something in SketchUp but now I think it needs tweaked and configured and uploaded and I am just lost. |
Retro Rocket
Member Posts: 445
From: Santa Paula, Ca,. USA
Registered: Dec 2007
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posted 07-28-2015 07:11 PM
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Originally posted by Daugherty54:
Is there anyway to "package" the parts for a 1/24 or 1/32 Lunar Module from the Shapeways catalog?
If you look at his website it has the instructions for what parts to get for what scales/missions. He's done a good job separating these and from my experience I don't know how a "package" could be done, but it sure would be handy, especially when trying to figure out the cost... |
Lunokhod 2
Member Posts: 89
From: France
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 08-01-2015 12:27 PM
A package would be nice but difficult to do. The first reason being that all parts are not available yet and the second that considering all variations between G, H and J missions I would need to compile so many packages. An other reason is also that this would not necessarily reduce the price as this depends on the volume of matter.What I will try to do for all sections of the built is a table to list all parts needed for all specific configuration such as here. |
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