Wednesday 21 October 2020

3D printer test runs

 

I blame the virus and lockdown but I’ve just bought a 3D printer. Why? A displacement activity of some form? I don’t have a clue beyond an idea that I can print out some bits for my Vauban fortress and maybe some 19th century ships or even ancient or renaissance galleys.

So here we are. The big one is a galliot in 1/600 I think. Not bad and should do the job once painted and sails etc added.  The silly round thing is an 1880’s Russian coastal defence battleship, the Admiral Popov. I’ve found where I can acquire 19thC .stl files for late 19thC Turks and Russians so that might generate some fun games. 

Back to normal stuff soon. 

4 comments:

  1. Displacement activity indeed hope it goes well and you get some fun/use from it 👍

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  2. I'd love a 3D printer, I'm sure you'll find stacks of other things to print that you never knew you needed.

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  3. Too much time on your hands, the enemy of every wargamer of a certain age! Still, no doubt you will find some use for the new toy!

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  4. Most interesting, I look forward to seeing what you will create. The admiral popov is a wonder to behold.

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