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Offline snitcythedog

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Has anyone tried using a 3d printing service?
« on: January 17, 2019, 11:36:33 PM »
I am intrigued with the shuttle in this kickstarter.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2nddynasty/starship-iii-fully-3d-printable-28mm-spaceships/description
Unfortunately right now the hobby budget does not allow for a 3d printer of my own.  Has anyone used any of the 3d printing services out there in the UK?  Can anyone share your experiences and any pitfalls that were encountered?
 
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Offline vodkafan

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Re: Has anyone tried using a 3d printing service?
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2019, 11:44:16 PM »
Don't know if this counts, but I have just had my first order from The Tank Factory UK this week

https://thetankfactory.uk/

And I was favourably impressed with the quality, service and price. I wanted tanks in 1/60 and 1/64 scales (rather than 1/56) and it was no problem.
I am going to build a wargames army, a big beautiful wargames army, and Mexico is going to pay for it.

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figures bought: 500+
figures painted: 57
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Offline Hami

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Re: Has anyone tried using a 3d printing service?
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2019, 03:17:43 PM »
I have not used any 3d Printing services however I am an owner of one (Christmas Present to myself).

The quality of a print is down to what setting they the printer is run at. Smaller layer heights etc means it takes longer, however can print much finer detail. I printed my Dad a camp fire (less than 1cm x 1cm which took the same time as a pig style apron 4cm x 4cm due to settings and extruder speed.

I think as for advice, I would be asking what print setting they are using for their prints. You will always get the lines from the extruder moving along the X and Y axis however as my Dad has seen this can be minimised by the settings (which takes longer).

I hope this helps you out.

I do love what you can achieve with the correct software, knowledge and printer.