_GOTOBOTTOM
Armor/AFV
For discussions on tanks, artillery, jeeps, etc.
Hosted by Darren Baker, Mario Matijasic
3D Printed Tanks - want to see them?
JPTRR
Staff MemberManaging Editor
RAILROAD MODELING
#051
Visit this Community
Tennessee, United States
Joined: December 21, 2002
KitMaker: 7,772 posts
Armorama: 2,447 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 21, 2016 - 04:43 PM UTC
Group,

I am acquiring some 3D printed AFVs. Braille scale, 1/87. Most will probably be fewer than 5 pieces.

Do you want to see them? I am planning to review them.

Your thoughts encouraged.
jon_a_its
Visit this Community
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: April 29, 2004
KitMaker: 1,336 posts
Armorama: 1,137 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 21, 2016 - 04:47 PM UTC
always worth a look, please review them
Biggles2
Visit this Community
Quebec, Canada
Joined: January 01, 2004
KitMaker: 7,600 posts
Armorama: 6,110 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 21, 2016 - 07:38 PM UTC
Are they printed by Shapeways?
JPTRR
Staff MemberManaging Editor
RAILROAD MODELING
#051
Visit this Community
Tennessee, United States
Joined: December 21, 2002
KitMaker: 7,772 posts
Armorama: 2,447 posts
Posted: Monday, August 22, 2016 - 01:32 AM UTC
Hi Biggles,

Yes.
TankManNick
Visit this Community
California, United States
Joined: February 01, 2010
KitMaker: 551 posts
Armorama: 543 posts
Posted: Monday, August 22, 2016 - 02:20 AM UTC
Yes please. Why would we not?

I will admit that I more interested in the state of the art of 3D printing than 1/87 models though. (I still like some small scale but the old eyes ain't what they used to be so I'm not actively seeking new small models.)
Biggles2
Visit this Community
Quebec, Canada
Joined: January 01, 2004
KitMaker: 7,600 posts
Armorama: 6,110 posts
Posted: Monday, August 22, 2016 - 04:11 AM UTC
Interesting to see if any parts need sanding to get rid of printing layer lines.
JPTRR
Staff MemberManaging Editor
RAILROAD MODELING
#051
Visit this Community
Tennessee, United States
Joined: December 21, 2002
KitMaker: 7,772 posts
Armorama: 2,447 posts
Posted: Monday, August 22, 2016 - 07:24 AM UTC
Biggles, et al.,

I have my 1/87 Type 95 Ha Go primed. I'll post pix asap - maybe even tonight!
Biggles2
Visit this Community
Quebec, Canada
Joined: January 01, 2004
KitMaker: 7,600 posts
Armorama: 6,110 posts
Posted: Monday, August 22, 2016 - 07:52 PM UTC
Who are the CAD designers, ie; in whose shops are these vehicles? Are any in 1/72?
russamotto
Visit this Community
Utah, United States
Joined: December 14, 2007
KitMaker: 3,389 posts
Armorama: 2,054 posts
Posted: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 - 04:20 AM UTC
Fred, I'll anxiously wait your pictures. Do they plan on having figures to accompany the tanks at some point?
 _GOTOTOP