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Shapeways 3D printed kits

Started by TomZ, June 06, 2018, 12:55:02 AM

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Beermonster58

Quote from: zenrat on June 06, 2018, 02:24:56 AMIMO the future of this hobby is that we all have our own 3D printers and download the data files from talented individuals like this so we can print our own kits.


Well, that's one opinion but, it sure ain't mine! ;)  :thumbsup:
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zenrat

Quote from: Beermonster58 on March 19, 2024, 03:45:08 AM
Quote from: zenrat on June 06, 2018, 02:24:56 AMIMO the future of this hobby is that we all have our own 3D printers and download the data files from talented individuals like this so we can print our own kits.


Well, that's one opinion but, it sure ain't mine! ;)  :thumbsup:

Mate, that was six years ago (posted on my father's birthday).

I still hold with what i said.  The future is no more physical stashes - just a library of data files and bags of whatever the printer runs on (Soylent Green?  :wacko: ).


Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

NARSES2

Quote from: zenrat on March 19, 2024, 04:25:59 AMI still hold with what i said.  The future is no more physical stashes - just a library of data files and bags of whatever the printer runs on (Soylent Green?  :wacko: ).


I think your right mate, as long as it isn't Soylent Green  ;)
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"The cafeteria has run out of Soylent Green. The Catering Staff are asked to send some people up to address this issue."

 ;D  :o

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NARSES2

Quote from: Rick Lowe on March 19, 2024, 09:58:22 PMAs announced by the MC at a Sci-Fi con I attended once:

"The cafeteria has run out of Soylent Green. The Catering Staff are asked to send some people up to address this issue."

 ;D  :o

 ;D  ;D
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Joe C-P

I prefer Soylent Grape.   :wacko:

One of these days one or more of us should have another go at listing makers of whiffery on said site.
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drwells42

Since the Shapeways bankruptcy, I've been keeping an informal list of what happened to the folks who made ship parts. Maybe someone else can do the same for aircraft, cars, etc.

Manuevo said that they have taken over Shapeways' European operations, but I haven't seen much sign of model stuff yet.

Sites to Watch:

Model Monkey abandoned Shapeways quite a while ago:

https://www.model-monkey.com/

Micro Master moved some of its stuff off previously. It will be interesting to see if they move the rest.

https://micromaster.co.nz/

DiStefan 3D Print says that they've moved everything. Their new website it a bit awkward, though.

https://distefano3dprint.com/

Model Fun Shipyard has told us to watch their Facebook page for future announcements:

https://www.facebook.com/ModelFunShipyard/

For some ModelFunShipyard products, see also:

https://krakenhobbies.com/

Dutchfleet Naval Miniatures

https://www.dfnm.nl/

Bill's Models:

https://billmodels.site/

Still on the lookout for Kokoda Trail and Echoco/SNAFU