DennisL Posted January 9, 2023 Share #1 Posted January 9, 2023 Anyone have any experience with an on-line company called Model Monkey? I am looking to upgrade the white metal castings of the carronades and trucks for the 1:64 scale Model Shipways Syren. I would like to go with brass but the cost to upgrade to all brass carronades would be very expensive. Model Monkey has 3D printed ones that look very detailed but I am not sure. Feedback from anyone on this company would be greatly appreciated! thibaultron, Canute and mtaylor 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted January 9, 2023 Share #2 Posted January 9, 2023 I assume you are speaking of the vendor at Shapeways? I have ordered from a different Shapeways vendor without issue, other than the slow delivery time coming from Canada -- not the vendor's fault. Of course, that experience may not hold true for Model Monkey -- have you tried an internet search for other builds that have used his products? thibaultron, Canute and mtaylor 3 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 9, 2023 Share #3 Posted January 9, 2023 I’ve had both period and modern fittings direct from Model Monkey and have found both the quality and service to be excellent. Gary mtaylor, Canute, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Wellington Posted January 9, 2023 Share #4 Posted January 9, 2023 I was also impressed with their service. If you are concerned, I would suggest ordering just one to see if you like the product before committing to the full complement. mtaylor, Canute and thibaultron 3 Cheers, Jason "Which it will be ready when it is ready!" In the shipyard: HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate) Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700) Finished: HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanDavison Posted January 10, 2023 Share #5 Posted January 10, 2023 You can order with confidence from them. Also look at the Safeway site, they have a range of sailing ship fixtures & fittings from various 3D printers which you may find useful mtaylor, Canute and thibaultron 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanDavison Posted January 10, 2023 Share #6 Posted January 10, 2023 Ps I mean shapeway not Safeway. Sorry about that Canute, mtaylor and thibaultron 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted January 10, 2023 Share #7 Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) Have you considered resin printed barrels? I paid $12 for 18 barrels in two sizes of barrels to the 3D printer I found on line where-in I supplied a 3D drawing of the barrel shape that was appropriate for that particular era. Took a few days but they came through with no problems. Allan Edited January 10, 2023 by allanyed BenD, Canute, thibaultron and 2 others 4 1 PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 10, 2023 Share #8 Posted January 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, allanyed said: Have you considered resin printed barrels? I paid $12 for 18 barrels in two sizes barrels to the 3D printer That is a very cheap solution compared to the likes of Shapeways and Model Monkey Canute, thibaultron and mtaylor 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted January 10, 2023 Share #9 Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) The hard part for me was the drawings in 3D. I am not bad at 2D but a total neophyte at 3D so needed a LOT help from a fellow member here at MSW. What took him an hour took me closer to 10 hours, probably more. If you do not do 3D I bet a fellow member here would be willing to help. It would be great to share a drawing for any member to use. I can do the same with the ones I have for long guns for late 17th century. I learned that a drawing of a particluar gun pattern can be scaled as needed by the printer which is a big help. Good luck! Allan Edited January 10, 2023 by allanyed Canute, thibaultron and mtaylor 3 PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisL Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share #10 Posted January 10, 2023 Thank you everyone for your feedback! I agree that 18 barrels for $12 sounds like a real deal. Unfortunately I have no access to 3D software. The Model Monkey sells just the type I need for $26/8 units (see attached photo) + S&H. I would need a total of 16. I am very interested to know per Allen's suggestion if there's anybody out there who would be willing to share 3D drawings - especially for 1/64 naval figures. Chris Watton has introduced some figures on his website and they are very detailed and paint up very well. We've come a long way since the days of cast details in white metal! thibaultron, allanyed, Canute and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted January 11, 2023 Share #11 Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) Dennis, see PM associated with this post. These 18 carronades were turned from BRASS by A.J. Fisher way back in the 1960’s. Yes, they are 60 years old. Their bores are even drilled concentrically. Dimensions to 1:64 scale are posted in the 2nd photo are posted below. The black finish is an “oxidized” finish applied by A.J. Fisher. They are actually all the same size despite the photo. Roger Edited January 11, 2023 by Roger Pellett thibaultron, Ryland Craze, Canute and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisL Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share #12 Posted January 15, 2023 Hi Everyone, I just wanted to follow up on my previous question about Model Monkey as a vendor. I ordered 2 sets of 8 carronades to replace the castings for the Brig Syren from Model Shipways. The carronades arrived in good shape (after only 3 days from order!) and are quite detailed and paint up nicely. Very happy with the order. Thanks again for everyone that responded. Dennis AgesOfSail, bruce d, Roger Pellett and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted February 25, 2023 Share #13 Posted February 25, 2023 Dennis, Sorry to chime in after the fact, but I know Model Monkey personally, we are both North Carolinians and both U. S. Military vets. I have purchased parts from him and his quality and accuracy are excellent. I'm glad you were able to find his products suitable for your use. Canute, thibaultron and mtaylor 3 Construction Underway: Entering Builder's Yard - USS STODDARD (DD-566) 1967-68 Configuration (Revell 1:144 FLETCHER - bashed) In Development - T2 or T3 Fleet Oil Tanker (1:144 Scratch Build Model) - 1950s era Currently - 3D Design/Printed 1/48 scale various U.S.N. Gun Mounts/Turrets and GFCS Directors (Mk. 34, 37, 38, 54) Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop (1768) Royal Caroline (1748) Sloop/Ship PEACOCK (1813) (Scratchbuilt) USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) 1967-69 Configuration (Trumpeter 1:200 bashed MISSOURI) Member: NRG NCMM Beaufort -CSMA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisL Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share #14 Posted February 26, 2023 Hi Hank Thanks for the note and for your service. I would definitely recommend Model Monkey to anyone who asks. Dennis thibaultron, mtaylor and Canute 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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