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Post by Sabuu on Jul 11, 2011 22:21:00 GMT 1
I just read about this new manufacturer on mo87.de, but for anyone who hasn't heard about them yet: this is a new 1:87 scale manufacturer (and some other scales as well) and as far as I know the first one that makes their models by 3D-scanning of existing models (for instance old Dinky Toys!) and then 3D printing them! This process has already been discussed on this forum some time ago... but now a manufacturer starts using this process. Have a look at www.a2models.nl! |
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Post by Sylvain on Jul 11, 2011 23:20:46 GMT 1
Interesting, but frankly expensive models to my point of view.
Beside, I don't really understand the idea of offering solid cast models done that way. I mean, I know for working with modelmakers who are using the same process, that one of the interesting thing with this 3D printing system is that you can make easily hollow cast objects with an interior casted (or printed should I say) in the same time than the outside. So why doing solid "printed" models?
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Post by BillC on Jul 13, 2011 1:17:13 GMT 1
It's far easier to do the solid cast models, especially when you consider some of the old Dinkys didn't have interiors or even a glass insert.
Unless all of the components are available for scanning, rapid prototyping of what we might consider a good model requires a complex skill set and a lot of work. In addition, the cost of the model would rise dramatically as more operations and material is required.
The technology will evolve and more and more modelmakers will develop the necessary skills which hopefully will bring the cost down significantly, but it hasn't happened yet.
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Post by Sylvain on Jul 13, 2011 10:14:15 GMT 1
It's far easier to do the solid cast models, especially when you consider some of the old Dinkys didn't have interiors or even a glass insert… I agree, I know the 3D pinting system, but in that case, why using it for such models? It's far more easier, and less expensive, to do solid cast resin models. Beside, I know the old Dinly models have no interiors and no glass insert, but they are hollow. So why not offering hollow "printed" models, with no interiors and no glass? With 3D printing system, it's easy to do I believe. And the models would be much more interesting. |
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Post by charlieb53 on Jul 16, 2011 1:50:30 GMT 1
Can any size model be scanned or is there a limit?
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Post by Sabuu on Jul 23, 2011 22:32:37 GMT 1
I decided to buy a couple of these models, just curious how they turn out in reality  |
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Post by charlieb53 on Jul 24, 2011 14:24:46 GMT 1
Let us know...................
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Post by Sabuu on Aug 6, 2011 16:01:15 GMT 1
I finally received the first A2 Models! As you can see from the pictures, at first glance they look more like sugarfrosted candylike toys than actual models, but at second glance the actual shape and size seems to be OK.  The guys at A2 Models claim that the models are truly 1/87 scale in size, and when you compare their 1951 Buick Roadmaster Riviera to the Busch 1950 Buick Super Riviera in the picture, they come really close to one another, but it seems to me that one model is slightly too big (A2) or the other one too small (Busch), but I haven't measured them yet, so I couldn't say for sure...  The Bedford Van has been covered in "Evening Standard" printing, but it is impossible to read due to the rough finish of the models.  All in all, they cannot be compared to the highly refined and detailled models that we are all used to nowadays, they look more like toys from the '50's and that is exactly what the makers wanted: models that have the look and feel as "if they drove away straight out of a comic book". Chapeau, they succeeded in doing just that, and I applaud them for trying something new and different. I think I will have a little, snowy diorama under the Christmas tree this year ;D |
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Post by charlieb53 on Aug 7, 2011 14:44:18 GMT 1
Thanks Sabuu.Are they sandable?
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Post by Sabuu on Aug 7, 2011 15:33:03 GMT 1
they feel pretty solid, so I think it is possible, not sure if paint will stick to it though... I will keep the models that I have as they are, for now  |
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Post by Sylvain on Aug 7, 2011 16:01:51 GMT 1
I finally received the first A2 Models!… Thanks for this interesting report and pictures! |
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