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Custom 3d printing to make replacement parts for toys
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b1470
Toy Prince
Joined: Sun Dec 18, 2005 12:50 pm Posts: 145 Location: honolulu,hi
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 Custom 3d printing to make replacement parts for toys
Has anyone researched costs to produce custom 3d printed replacement parts for old toys? I have a 70's zaboga that I would like to make a fist that I'm missing for it. Is it cheap enough to get customs made or cost prohibited?
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Mon Mar 23, 2015 1:54 am |
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JoeMan
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Joined: Mon Dec 03, 2007 11:29 am Posts: 3818 Location: NY
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 Re: Custom 3d printing to make replacement parts for toys
I know of guys who have made missing parts by borrowing an original piece and making a resin cast. Probably much easier this way. I think the problem with 3-d printing is that first you will have to model the missing piece. This would mean you will either need access to a 3-d scanner and the original piece, or you will have to recreate the original piece in a modeling software, to the exact specs.
If you can get the modeling issue resolved, 3-d printing shouldn't be too expensive for a small part like that.
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Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:58 am |
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MonstaIslandCzar
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Joined: Wed Sep 05, 2012 6:39 pm Posts: 734 Location: Louisville, KY
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 Re: Custom 3d printing to make replacement parts for toys
UPS is starting to provide 3D printing for the public: http://www.theupsstore.com/small-busine ... nting.aspxLooks like there is one in Honolulu!
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Mon Mar 23, 2015 9:36 am |
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drNEMO
Fresh Meat
Joined: Sun Mar 15, 2015 1:39 am Posts: 39 Location: Los Angeles
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 Re: Custom 3d printing to make replacement parts for toys
I agree with Joe Man, a casting would yield the best result but having said that, if you're out to try the 3D printing route, you shouldn't have to pay very much at all. the pellets and cords they use are super cheap, but you've got to psy close attention to the printing resolution, some of the printers are so low res that they come out janky and covered in tiny flaws. good luck!
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The Moog
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Joined: Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:39 am Posts: 5747 Location: Gert Brizzle UK
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 Re: Custom 3d printing to make replacement parts for toys
I'd love some repros of the weapons for the largest TMNT playmates figures . . . . they are always missing their weapons when you find them in the wild.
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