3D Printers

[Peter Weir]

Morning all


I was wondering if anyone uses 3D printers to create formers, parts, reinforcement, ect to help with the models.
When i was building Dave's Saladin, i had a friend create on of the circular formers on his 3D printer out of the wood / Fill plastic filiment that i as able to sand and glue paper to without any issues. Made the fit better than my ability to cut a circle of 1-2 mm cardstock.
worked great.
just a thought this morning as i bought a 3D printer this summer and looking to see how i can use it for the hobby of paper modeling


thanks

[Doubting Thomas]

I think a lot of us here, are "old school" and use either a wood dowel or the center piece from the hole saw the correct diameter.


Although I can see where the forming of a pattern and then gluing, shaping, vacuforming parts much like using airdry clay would work for our hobby.

Or making parts without having to bend & shape things from wire. They would
be a one piece molded part.


Like one of our long time members stated before..."It's all good."

[aansorge]

I just finished my prototype of a combo of 3d print and paper. I don't know if I consider it a paper project. The spikes of the Moravian star are paper, the core is 3d printed.