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Old March 12th, 2014, 02:18 AM   #6
Punisher454
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Default Re: Has anyone here gotten their 3D models printed?

By the end of this year I plan to set up a 3D printer. (extruder type, like a Rep-Rap or makerbot) When that time comes I'll be printing some galactica models on it.
It would be best to re-model any BSG model with the printing process in mind. Some shapes are just not do-able. Sometimes you need to print extra little stands and supports that get cut-off later.

You will need to have a solid model before running it through the slicing program. CAD programs like solidworks work best for this, but Rhino can also be used. There are quite a few inexpensive cad programs, but I cant make any suggestions. I do have experience with Solidworks and a little bit of Inventor (went to school for solidworks).
I can say that if you are coming from a 3d art program you will probably feel like you stepped back in time when working with CAD programs (even the high end).
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