Second Afghan War Elephant Battery Guns?

[Jack Jones]

RE: If they're currently available... I don't know, but I doubt it.  They were made in pretty limited number.  I will try to the email the maker and inquire.

I would also be up for ordering a few … three or four I reckon.

[Leunstoelgeneraal]

I am a very curious person (;-))), so I looked at etsy:

https://www.etsy.com/nl/search?q=28mm+RBL+40-pounder+Armstrong&_qc=RBL+40-pounder+Armstrong

This link shows the website of PengModelWorkshop from Saskatoon, Canada, showing 3D-models. I think what is offered is software for 3D-printers. So, since 3D-printers seem to grow in popularity and declining in price, more people make use of it. Perhaps it is worth the trouble to inquire whether this software can create the wished-for guns ?

[Atheling]

I am a very curious person (;-))), so I looked at etsy:

https://www.etsy.com/nl/search?q=28mm+RBL+40-pounder+Armstrong&_qc=RBL+40-pounder+Armstrong

could be useful- I don't have a 3 D printer though..... nor does my local library at present, not that i could visit even if I wanted to as I have to 'shield'

This link shows the website of PengModelWorkshop from Saskatoon, Canada, showing 3D-models. I think what is offered is software for 3D-printers. So, since 3D-printers seem to grow in popularity and declining in price, more people make use of it. Perhaps it is worth the trouble to inquire whether this software can create the wished-for guns ?

I think it's fair to say that it is a 3D download. I don't know very mich at all about 3D stuff- not even what sort of files are used for particular printers.

Does anyone have a better understanding(?) not that it could be worse then mine 

[Jack Jones]

I saw the 3D renders too. Great references. I think the issue with 3D printing is resolution, that is the dimension of the layers, which determines fidelity of rendering.

[Atheling]

I saw the 3D renders too. Great references. I think the issue with 3D printing is resolution, that is the dimension of the layers, which determines fidelity of rendering.

I think I know what you mean- in layman's terms; the definition might not look right if the layers of 'print' are not thin enough?

It would be much nicer to have one cast in metal or resin.

Mind, having said that, I will take what I can get if it means I can avoid the complication of scratch building such a complicated gun!

[JBaumal]

I have several naval guns that were 3D printed and they are quite nice! I’m sure this would be a very viable option if someone can generate the program.

[WillieB]

I think I know what you mean- in layman's terms; the definition might not look right if the layers of 'print' are not thin enough?

It would be much nicer to have one cast in metal or resin.

Mind, having said that, I will take what I can get if it means I can avoid the complication of scratch building such a complicated gun

A friend of mine is printing 28mm small bits for me like shakos and such on a resin printer.  Absolutely no print lines.
This is one of his 1/700th scale ships

[Atheling]

I have several naval guns that were 3D printed and they are quite nice! I’m sure this would be a very viable option if someone can generate the program.

I'm willing to give anything a go at this stage. Any imperfections in the printing, if indeed there were any, could be filled in. Though ideally I would ideally love to see the gun in resin or in metal I would definitely settle for a 3D print.

What do you think?

[Admiral Benbow]

I am a very curious person (;-))), so I looked at etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/nl/search?q=28mm+RBL+40-pounder+Armstrong&_qc=RBL+40-pounder+Armstrong
This link shows the website of PengModelWorkshop from Saskatoon, Canada, showing 3D-models. I think what is offered is software for 3D-printers. So, since 3D-printers seem to grow in popularity and declining in price, more people make use of it. Perhaps it is worth the trouble to inquire whether this software can create the wished-for guns ?

My impression is that you would buy an Autodesk file for a 1:1 3D-drawing of that gun. From there you would have to scale it down correctly, convert it to a printerfriendly file-format and prepare sections including supports to print the single components. I don't know much about printers but that is what I understood from the descriptions on that page.

And yes, if that gun would be ever available as 28 mm model, please count me in for some ...

[Admiral Benbow]

From an Autodesk specialist I just got the information that the Autodesk software Fusion 360, in which that 3D-drawing was created, can export STL-files to print from in a 3D-printer. So, if anybody does know someone who qualifies as a 3D-printer expert, that would be the way to get this gun ...

[Atheling]

And yes, if that gun would be ever available as 28 mm model, please count me in for some ...

You can count me in 100% too.

Which is kind of why I started the thread

[italwars]

Ehm ..if to justify the production you need another buyer ..count me please 😏

[gamer Mac]

I would change your thread title
And ask directly for some one with the required skills, I am sure there are people on this forum with the required skills

[Jack Jones]

If the quality of the 3D print is as promised by the render on the web site I would be up for three guns.

There is just one potential issue, though, the terms of use (on the web site):

‘These 3D files are for personal, non-commercial use only. Without a written permission from me, you may not sell, copy, exchange, transfer, publish, assign or otherwise distribute anything you copy or derive from these files.’

🤔

[Atheling]

If the quality of the 3D print is as promised by the render on the web site I would be up for three guns.

Hi JJ,

Have you a link to the site please? I'm getting more confused by the day- have some 3D renders been made of the guns?

There is just one potential issue, though, the terms of use (on the web site):

‘These 3D files are for personal, non-commercial use only. Without a written permission from me, you may not sell, copy, exchange, transfer, publish, assign or otherwise distribute anything you copy or derive from these files.’

I think that just means keep them for personal use. yeah?