Shapeways, all new too me !

[BattleshipBob]

Never heard of shapeways but have seen that a Eelke Warrinks has made a complete towing assembly for a Pz 111 / StuG.

It looks a resin / 3d printing site?

Had a look at what i think is his shop but cannot find it. Can someone advise

[Dave Ward]

I think Shapeways are a 3-D printing on demand outfit

https://www.shapeways.com/?fbclid=IwAR20qH3ZR7GxZ8o2QSEWAayHJ56rWe6mESAU3gaByvBK8XZJ4Aj9IUi8kmg

They'll take your 3-D model & print it for you.................
Dave

[Neil Merryweather]

They are also a kind of brokering shop, where you can buy stuff other people have made digital models of and you can often choose the scale.
I have never used them as I have access to 3D printers, but I would suggest careful scrutiny of the data. not everything is as good as you might expect, but some stuff seems to be excellent.
Always go for the more expensive high-resolution resin options, though, and expect to have excess support to remove, much like a resin kit.
If there is a choice, you should know that clear resin gives the highest resolution-even if white or grey sounds more suitable

[Neil Merryweather]

Is this it Bob?

https://www.shapeways.com/product/JRJJWJVWU/1-35-panzer-stug-iii-towing-points-early

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Neil, appreciated.

Found the item on missing lynx, looks very good but all new to me!

Bob

[BattleshipBob]

Is this it Bob?

https://www.shapeways.com/product/JRJJWJVWU/1-35-panzer-stug-iii-towing-points-early

That looks like it, really need my eyes testing!

[Neil Merryweather]

the great advantage of this kind of thing is that if you can do it(or you know someone whocan) you can get a one-off piece with out the faff or expense of making a pattern AND a mould

[BattleshipBob]

All new to me! The kit ones are in 2 parts and never seem to fit well, but with price and p an p from the US will no doubt make it not cost effective. Did see some good 1/16 Stuff ideal for Trumpeter stuff.

Thanks Neil

[Neil Merryweather]

That looks like it, really need my eyes testing!

Note there are 2 plastic options , and also that the image is of the digital model, not a photo of the printed piece.
It will probably be a bit less than perfect- or maybe not. The printers are getting better all the time, and the advantage of using a bureau is that they will keep up with the other guys.
It certainly seems like they understand our market now-in the early days , maybe not so much.

[BattleshipBob]

Sound advice, amazed at what can be done. Showing my lack of knowledge lol

[adt70hk]

I have to used them once years ago for four identical pieces. Hull bottoms for 1/72 M5A1 Stuart's. Bit hit and miss. Two were ok, two less so. But technology will have moved on a lot in those years. Not the cheapest either but they never will be because they're not designed for mass production.

HTH

Andrew

[Bugatti Fan]

Is Shapeways a British company? Heard ot read somewhere that they have correct wheels for the Heller Bugatti T50 in 1/24th scale.

[Neil Merryweather]

Is Shapeways a British company? Heard ot read somewhere that they have correct wheels for the Heller Bugatti T50 in 1/24th scale.

American, I think

[BattleshipBob]

It looks a shop for diffferent makers

[Bugatti Fan]

Thanks for your reply Neil.