3D printed or Resin cast?

ObitomoFett

Jr Hunter

• Jan 23, 2016

• #1

Hey guys this is a general discussion I would love to have but also on the side have a question of my own answered. Now, I have rafalfetts own files for his 3D printed jetpack and can print them up with my friends help (which will cost money still) OR purchase a Bobamaker jetpack of another friend.

Now I guess my question is a choice of quality etc, but in general which is better? A Fibreglass resin cast jetpack or an Abs strengthened 3D print?

 

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ScottS

New Hunter

• Jan 23, 2016

• #2

I'd get a bobamaker. I can't wait to get mine and armor from him . His work is awsome.

 

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ScottS

New Hunter

• Jan 23, 2016

• #3

Let me add that is my bias opinion. If budget wasn't a concern I'd go as mention.

 

ObitomoFett

Jr Hunter

• Jan 23, 2016

• #4

ScottS said:

Let me add that is my bias opinion. If budget wasn't a concern I'd go as mention.

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No budget is not a concern, just wondering on quality.
Like would a resin cast pack hold up better against a 3D modelled one.

 

01Hawk

Active Hunter

• Jan 24, 2016

• #5

I would like to see a printed back in one of the higher end materials. Personally, after seeing how the standard materials prints , I don't think I would want a pack. In one of the better material I think it would look incredible.

 

ObitomoFett

Jr Hunter

• Jan 24, 2016

• #6

01Hawk said:

I would like to see a printed back in one of the higher end materials. Personally, after seeing how the standard materials prints , I don't think I would want a pack. In one of the better material I think it would look incredible.

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By better material do you mean Abs?

 

01Hawk

Active Hunter

• Jan 24, 2016

• #7

On Shapeways site they have a variety of materials that you can select from. I have been buying some smaller parts in the different types and the more expensive ones are wayyyy better. Not sure what the print material is since they just use different descriptive phrases for them. A printed Jetpack would prob cost a ton

 

syllander

Active Hunter

• Jan 24, 2016

• #8

It would cost a crap ton. Better off ordering one from Bobamaker, DVH, or RS props if you can.

 

01Hawk

Active Hunter

• Jan 24, 2016

• #9

1/4 scale one on Shapeways from Rafal's page is $1030 in Frosted Ultra Detail. The regular sized rocket base and collar alone are $1056 in the same material while it is $186 in White Strong and Flexible. Not meant to be a slight on the products since I have purchased a few things from there and love them, but rather a comparison on material costs/quality.

 

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KriegerSan

New Hunter

• Jan 24, 2016

• #10

The reason shapeways is so expensive is because they use a different kind of 3d printer than what most people are used to seeing these days. They use SLA printing which uses a light source to harden each layer leaving no visible print layers. The resin required for this kind of printing is also very expensive, hence why the jetpack body is over 1000 dollars. You could build a big enough FDM printer that could print the entire body for less than a 1000. Vulcanus MAX - CoreXY Aluminum Frame 3D Printer Scale UP. Which is actually how I plan to build mine.