Biting the bullet..

[a380]

'laziness and convenience'? doesn't stop you from using the internet and this forum instead of sending a letter to the editor of a modeling magazine. yes let's stay on the path of our choosing, you pining for the good old ways, me exploring the new possibilities.

and, good luck to you too!

[Karl]

Originally Posted by Jadriancz

Well the reasons I bought the scanncut was mostly 2 fold.. failing eyesight and nerve damage in the hands which keep me from cutting properly without twitching at the most inopportune times..

I was about to give similar reasons for why I would buy one. I find model building very relaxing but lots of cutting, particularly small parts can result in headaches and hand cramps.

[Vermin_King]

I printed off a model the other night and after looking at it, I filed it away. It is either going to have to wait until I'm inspired to attack all those small fiddly parts or I get a cutter.

Cutters are very useful. I don't have one, but my collection of printed-off models that would be better off using a cutter is growing.

I don't use them, but I am pretty sure that I will be getting one in the future

[whulsey]

I'm sort of an old artsy-craftsy type so I like the cutting, etc. since its the process that I enjoy. Really very little concern of every finishing something. The other factors for me is space and cost. Don't have much space and now that I'm retired have to watch the funds closer. That's even with the plastic stuff, I have a couple of air brushes and haven't even taken one out of the box since I don't have anywhere to really set up a space for painting. Plus living in a condo with all the rules, I fire up a compressor will probably being receiving a letter and fine from the HOA shortly.

[Texman]

Originally Posted by a380

recently i purchased a laser cutter and hardly touch my knives anymore. for me cutting repetitive parts with a knife just sucks the joy out of 'building it myself', but that just me.

What laser cutter did you get? Have you used it? How is the performance?
I am looking at a laser cutter, as several of my health conditions are making it harder to cut parts like I want.

[a380]

hi texman,

i got the emblaser by darklylabs and i love it! here's a thread of my initial impression.

emblaser laser cutter

lately the emblaser2 has been announced and an update to the vectric software now allows the user to bypass using g-code.

hope this helps.

[Texman]

Thank you!

[Sakrison]

Originally Posted by tatasam

Hi David in my modeling career I used only once skeletal laser cut , my conclusion: I lost my best moment construction of the ship, inadvertently more laser-cut pieces.

Henryk

I think I understand. I have no problem with little bits and pieces but scratchbuilding ship railings in 1/200 scale has me frustrated. Any suggestions?

[tatasam]

Originally Posted by Sakrison

I think I understand. I have no problem with little bits and pieces but scratchbuilding ship railings in 1/200 scale has me frustrated. Any suggestions?

Hi David , browse my thread , CSS George Page , bookmark 12.13 is shown as doing the railing .

Henryk

[a380]

hi sakrison,

while at the last valley con i met a gentleman who makes laser cut kits and parts here in southern california. perhaps he could provide you with the ship railings you are looking for.

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