pagodah
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Post by pagodah on Jun 1, 2016 1:54:24 GMT
I'm hoping someone could help me out by answering a few questions. I'm looking to get into 3d terrain / diorama pieces and need some guidance.
1. Is there a recommended printer yet? a. One that can print winterdale size and quality? b. One as cheap as possible?
2. Are the 3d models specially designed or are the standard 3d models just virtually welded together into one piece?
3. Is there a community out there where people share textures and embellishments?
I have some 3d modeling experience from years ago. And I assume it hasn't changed that much since. I imagine if there isn't already one; eventually a community will pop-up were you could share wall textures or a cool window frame you built. And download someone else's door and sconce and weld it into your own model.
Anyways... any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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art
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Post by art on Jun 1, 2016 2:45:38 GMT
What terrain specifically are you interested in I guess would be the first question? If you are looking for a cheap printer that will give you terrain quality, but not very good 28mm figures then I can recommend the XYZ Jr. It requires a ton of maintenance and you need to know the tricks to cleaning out the extruder and using all the devices to do it. As long as you don't upgrade the firmware (version 2.2.6 is too far) then you can use anyone's filament, but you need to know the tricks to write to the filament card which can be done with a $10 purchase. I won't sell it to you, but you can find it on the web and buy from ebay. Thingiverse has a ton of terrain already and on this site is a very cheap set of dungeon tiles that Wyloch has a youtube on called true tiles. I share tons of files with my friends and have created my own textures and tiles as well.
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pagodah
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Post by pagodah on Jun 1, 2016 4:08:26 GMT
I guess the best way to describe what quality I'm looking for is Hurst arts or winterdale. I figured I'm 100% better with 3d cad then I am with scissors.
I don't have anything revolutionary in mind. But i believe i could model dwarven forge style stuff at my skill level. Then I started thinking if others could also and we all shared our models for free.... we could provide a much cheaper(long term) community driven alternative to the current market. I love the look of wargame terrain but the cost is nuts.
My main drawback is I know nothing about printers. It sounds like these DYI kits are the way to go price wise. But are they good enough?
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Post by margaret on Jun 1, 2016 5:15:28 GMT
Did you search the threads here? There's some discussion of various printers that people have bought and used for both miniatures and terrain both the pros and the cons. Also threads with links to 3D-print terrain such as Open Forge and Wyloch's-style tiles, as well as miscellaneous designs by folks who post in this forum.
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Post by curufin on Jun 1, 2016 15:15:28 GMT
This link in my personal experience being brand new to 3D printing. It catalogs the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of buying a printer, setting it up, and printing stuff for your gaming table. It answers tons of questions. For a printer, I would recommend the Maker Select v2 link (read the reviews). It has good build volume, and can prints lots of different material. Prints to a resolution of .1mm. You will be able to print Winterdale sized models on this printer. Printable Scenery (Winterdale) models are printed in ABS plastic at a resolution of .2mm (work print quality), however they do a Acetone wash after printing which is why their models look so "polished". The 3d models aren't specially designed (not really). There are things to look for though. Most importantly, the 3d computer model needs to have Manifold (a clever way of saying 'watertight'). You will want to design solid objects where possible (not hollow objects). But the most challenging thing is just knowing how a 3d printer prints. You cant print on air without support. You will want a flat surface to start the print. Sometimes models need to be printed in many small pieces to be assembled later. Check out Thingiverse. This community has tons and tons of gaming related models (all free). Use search terms like "28mm", "40k", "Openforge", "Dungeons and dragons". If you are interested in Dwarven Forge style stuff, look no farther than Devon Jones' OpenForge tiles. (or check out True Tiles [shameless plug]) Here are some gaming Designs I have done.
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Post by jennifer on Jun 11, 2016 4:59:56 GMT
This link in my personal experience being brand new to 3D printing. It catalogs the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of buying a printer, setting it up, and printing stuff for your gaming table. It answers tons of questions. For a printer, I would recommend the Maker Select v2 link (read the reviews). It has good build volume, and can prints lots of different material. Prints to a resolution of .1mm. You will be able to print Winterdale sized models on this printer. Printable Scenery (Winterdale) models are printed in ABS plastic at a resolution of .2mm (work print quality), however they do a Acetone wash after printing which is why their models look so "polished". The 3d models aren't specially designed (not really). There are things to look for though. Most importantly, the 3d computer model needs to have Manifold (a clever way of saying 'watertight'). You will want to design solid objects where possible (not hollow objects). But the most challenging thing is just knowing how a 3d printer prints. You cant print on air without support. You will want a flat surface to start the print. Sometimes models need to be printed in many small pieces to be assembled later. Check out Thingiverse. This community has tons and tons of gaming related models (all free). Use search terms like "28mm", "40k", "Openforge", "Dungeons and dragons". If you are interested in Dwarven Forge style stuff, look no farther than Devon Jones' OpenForge tiles. (or check out True Tiles [shameless plug]) Here are some gaming Designs I have done. I second the Monoprice Maker Select V2 -- the one I bought: Here's my thread about it... with all the upgrades /mods Iv'e done to it: dmscraft.proboards.com/post/52173/thread
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