3D scanner
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Whoosh?
It partially resembles a record player (has a platter turntable) - so I was just wondering
It partially resembles a record player (has a platter turntable) - so I was just wondering
You can take apart your LGB and set up your own copy factory rather than buyer the Chinese copies - ooh this will upset a few people when they start appearing on the forums! 
Won't upset me! I believe there is nothing that can be done about it legally either so long as you do not try it for profit. There is always the MORAL angst but being an atheist I have no morals....funandtrains said:You can take apart your LGB and set up your own copy factory rather than buyer the Chinese copies - ooh this will upset a few people when they start appearing on the forums!
Probably would take a while. This depends of course on the resolution you have your printer set too. Printing an entire coach in one go would be a task. Best results would be gained by breaking it down into components then printing it out as 2 ends, 2 sides, detail parts etc...ROSS said:
This little scanner would be the beez kneez though for things like figures, station accessories etc. The price will drop, just give it some time for the glitches to be worked out...
I have taken a keen interest in 3D printing, even consulted an "expert" who 3D prints custom model aero components. With prices dropping and quality and resolution improving by the day I will soon be making the purchase.... "Flat" items to draw up in 3D are not to hard, its just getting used to working in 3D. Compound curves eg roof ends, are another thing. There is software available too that converts a large number of photos into a 3D file. But when I say "large" I mean in the order of 1000's for say the front of a diesel loco....
Look at this 3D printer won't do a coach as its too small unless you break down your components to a size that will fit. It Uses "Makerbot" components which seem to be available easily especially the nozzles...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-TreeTopTech-3D-Printer-RepRap-PCB-Makerbot-Frame-1-75mm-Filament-CalibratedN-/271367895133?pt=AU_B_I_Electrical_Test_Equipment&hash=item3f2ec9785d&_uhb=1
Very soon, perhaps, with one of these:funandtrains said:You can take apart your LGB and set up your own copy factory rather than buyer the Chinese copies - ooh this will upset a few people when they start appearing on the forums!
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fabtotum-personal-fabricator
or even a 3d fax:
http://www.aiorobotics.com/
funandtrains said:You can take apart your LGB and set up your own copy factory rather than buyer the Chinese copies - ooh this will upset a few people when they start appearing on the forums!
no., it wont.. ,,sorry to disapoint, but if your doing it for your self, i dont see a problem
, its only imoral, and illegal to sell copies ..bit like selling copies of dvd,music, and perfum. of course, if you think thats ok.. good luck to you
It's not about NEED... for the serious modeller its about Capability and one-upmanship....korm kormsen said:need???
I WANT one!
But wait a year, these will be like GPS systems that cost $5000 not that long ago that are now de rigour inclusions in breakfast cereal boxes.
The samsung colour laser I have cost £139 from pc world, it's almost disposible as 4 replacement toner cartridges would be £120
But do they sell them with full size cartridges or "starter"? I have seen printers that came new with only a quarter of the toner you get in a replacement cartridge. They have to make their money somewhere.
ones with my samsung were fully loaded
often you only get starter with cheep inkjets, but all the lasers i've seen come with proper cartridges
often you only get starter with cheep inkjets, but all the lasers i've seen come with proper cartridges