scottshoemaker Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Do you have just a file or two you want printed, but don't want to deal with the hassle of buying a 3d printer? Clients must provide the files to me, as I’m only a printing service. At this time I do not have a catalogue of commercially available files. Please feel free to peruse this thread to see examples of what has been printed for clients. There are legal issues at play that I can’t be involved in. Don't know where to look for 3D models? https://www.thingiverse.com Best for free files, you get what you pay for but hidden gems https://www.myminifactory.com/ My go to for nice models https://cults3d.com/ Another good one https://www.cgtrader.com/ This site is ok, but harder to search, many of the models aren’t right for 3d printing and are meant as video game assets. If you look here filter by stl file types Filament (FDM) printing doesn't do a good job capturing the small detail required on minis. I do both filament and resin. FDM is great for structural prints and has excellent strength. Resin is very similar traditional cast resin, it can be delicate where the parts are fine. We could always just do one mini so can see if you like the quality. I quote rather have a set price because it's the labor to prep the files that takes time. If STL files are unsupported, I have to create the supports and verify it works. If the files are presupported I still have to verify they are appropriate. I'm finishing up a commission and I discovered the presupported files were not only inadequate and were giving me a near total print failure rate, but they were inappropriately placed so as to interfere with detail and left visible connection scars. 3d prints. Only better. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinx Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Resin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 Scott, Do you own any files? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyraeus Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 I am tempted to compete 😛 I have resin printers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ish Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 24 minutes ago, Lyraeus said: I am tempted to compete 😛 I have resin printers Ferengi Rule of Acquisition #85: “Never let the competition know what you're thinking.” 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottshoemaker Posted May 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 Resin & Filament. My resin footprint is 4.7 x 2.6 x 5.1 in I own personal files, but those aren't licensed for commercial printing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyraeus Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 23 hours ago, Ish said: Ferengi Rule of Acquisition #85: “Never let the competition know what you're thinking.” True. Sadly I am too nice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ish Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 8 minutes ago, Lyraeus said: True. Sadly I am too nice.... Nods sagely. Rule of Acquisition #48... Clever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyraeus Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Ish said: Nods sagely. Rule of Acquisition #48... Clever. I had to look that one up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 PM sent on kind of a related thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Glacius Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 On 5/20/2021 at 11:10 AM, Ish said: Nods sagely. Rule of Acquisition #48... Clever. Nerds. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 Okay Nerf Herders and Doom Callers, I received the first half of my order from Scott today. I am super happy with the result and want more. I fronted the cost for a few STL files ($3 is stupidly cheap) and will do it again. Please use Scott for your 3D printing needs. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tao Tsê-Mung Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 On 5/28/2021 at 2:22 AM, Raindog said: Okay Nerf Herders and Doom Callers, I received the first half of my order from Scott today. I am super happy with the result and want more. I fronted the cost for a few STL files ($3 is stupidly cheap) and will do it again. Please use Scott for your 3D printing needs. I second this. Had Scotty print some monsters a few weeks ago. Came out looking great! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyork Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 On 5/28/2021 at 2:22 AM, Raindog said: Okay Nerf Herders and Doom Callers, I received the first half of my order from Scott today. I am super happy with the result and want more. I fronted the cost for a few STL files ($3 is stupidly cheap) and will do it again. Please use Scott for your 3D printing needs. Pics or it didn't happen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 Tomorrow, when the light is better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 @jollyorkI started working on them last night. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 All three sets of the rocks are painted. They need a spray protective coat. I've started on the barrels as Scoot is working on the rocky outcroppings for me. . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Glacius Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 kind of hoping for models other than "rocks" 🙂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ish Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 6 minutes ago, Brother Glacius said: kind of hoping for models other than "rocks" 🙂 Add flight stands and you’ve got asteroids. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottshoemaker Posted June 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Would people be interested in seeing models as they come off the printer? I could ask my clients where it’s appropriate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottshoemaker Posted June 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Don't know where to look for 3D models? https://www.thingiverse.com Best for free files, you get what you pay for but hidden gems https://www.myminifactory.com/ My go to for nice models https://cults3d.com/ Another good one https://www.cgtrader.com/ This site is ok, but harder to search, many of the models aren’t right for 3d printing and are meant as video game assets. If you look here filter by stl file types 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Bungalow Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Oh nice. I'm thinking of doing a BB team like this. Is flash drive ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottshoemaker Posted June 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 43 minutes ago, Brick Bungalow said: Oh nice. I'm thinking of doing a BB team like this. Is flash drive ok? It sure is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Bungalow Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 37 minutes ago, scottshoemaker said: It sure is. Is resin generally considered the best medium for these prints? I was planning to use hero forge stl files if that works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottshoemaker Posted June 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 24 minutes ago, Brick Bungalow said: Is resin generally considered the best medium for these prints? I was planning to use hero forge stl files if that works. Yes. Filament (FDM) printing doesn't do a good job capturing the small detail required on minis. I do both filament and resin. FDM is great for structural prints and has excellent strength. Resin is very similar traditional cast resin, it can be delicate where the parts are fine. We could always just do one mini so can see if you like the quality. I quote rather have a set price because it's the labor to prep the files that takes time. If STL files are unsupported, I have to create the supports and verify it works. If the files are presupported I still have to verify they are appropriate. I'm finishing up a commission and I discovered the presupported files were not only inadequate and were giving me a near total print failure rate, but they were inappropriately placed so as to interfere with detail and left visible connection scars. Just PM me and we can work out the details. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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