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    Welcome aboard!
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    Welcome aboard!
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    Welcome aboard!
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    We will see. Right now things are going quite well with Ed, the owner of CIDEAS Inc in Crystal Lake IL which is only 30 minutes from my home. So far he is suggesting Accura Xtreme White 200 resin in a SLA process. I think many of the parts can be modified to eliminate the issue of walls being too thin. I don't think adding 1 mm (.0394) will make the part look out of scale. Most hollows can be filled. Parts like the side lamp body and side lamp lens could be combined in CAD and then printed as one piece. So there are some workarounds. Not sure yet what the charge will be to modify the current files. If its over the top Ill be getting back to you. If needed, I will gladly reimburse you for your time.
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    I often use McMaster Carr. Also jeweler supply companies.
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    I've attempted to use CraftCloud, as well as a few others but all say the wall thickness is too thin. None of these companies offered help in finding a solution. While they offer 3D printing, they don't offer help in modifying the files, something I can't do. I'm now working with a local company who is willing to work with me. I'll keep you posted.
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    I purchased a 3 piece set from Starrett years ago and never looked back. Expensive? Yes. But a quality too that will last a lifetime.
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    Decided to scale down from 1/12 to 1/18. Still searching for someone to do the printing. I would probably get more from the answers posted if I understood the jargon. But I'm completely ignorant when it comes to CAD CAM.
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    I feel that way at least once a day. Lol
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    Mistakes are great teachers!
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    Beautiful work! And welcome aboard.
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    Yes, Pat's scratch build. Can I use the STL's you sent me? I plan on my build being at a smaller scale. In your opinion, how much smaller of a scale is possible to get these parts made? Pats model is 1:12 scale.
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    Can anyone provide a reliable source for 3D printing?
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    Was able to unzip and open files in FreeCad program. Will follow up later with a few more questions.
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    Pilar v291.step
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    OK, looks like I'm going to take a step back and ask for some help. First off I don't have a way to open the STEP file to see what's in it. At this point I'm assuming that the file is actually for the parts pictured in my original post. So lets start there. Can anyone suggest a program (hopefully a free one) that will allow me to open the file or is anyone willing to open the file for me to see exactly what's in it? I could email the file to anyone who would be willing do this. Dave
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    This subject is way out of my sandbox but hoping I can gain some insight. I have a CAD file for some ships parts. This file was created by someone else but they have made it available for anyone online. The file is for 3d printing of several parts of Hemingways fishing boat, Pilar. However his build was for 1/12 scale pieces and my build will be either 1/24 or 1/27. Can the person, or company, 3d printing these resize them if I tell them the scale or percent size needed? Is there a source that can be recommended for the actual 3d printing service? Here in image of the pieces I need to have printed. Any help is much appreciated.
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    Good to hear from you again!
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    Welcome aboard!
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    I used a satin wipe on poly for the deck of my bluenose and was very pleased with the outcome.
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    A perfect way to begin what could out to be a life long hobby. Congrats for choosing the right path!
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    Watco also makes a fine assortment of wipe on finishes.
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    Welcome aboard!
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    You might want to consider the beginners series from Model Shipways. Good way to get introduced to the craft with minimal investment in tools. Lots of old farts around here to help out.
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    Glad to hear your back!

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