Topic: Building (and buying) 3D printed space models
bklyn55 Member
Posts: 361 From: Milford, CT Registered: Dec 2014
posted 02-12-2015 01:19 PM
I'd like to try building a 3-D printed model in a decent scale. My eyes are getting old, so something I don't need a magnifying glass to see! Any tips on what I should get (and where)?
hotdog Member
Posts: 41 From: Chattanooga, TN Registered: Dec 2011
posted 02-14-2015 10:08 AM
Start by looking on Shapeways. Search for Apollo, Gemini or whatever interests you. Max Grueter has some awesome astronaut figures if you'd like to try those or add them to your model or diorama. Michael Key has an awesome Orion capsule. Vincent Meens has an insane Lunar Module kit where you download all of the parts. If you download a model made out of WSF (White Strong & Flexible), you will need to brush on a layer of XTC-3D to smooth out the surface for painting.