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I was afraid that was going to be the outcome 😄 Thank you gentlemen!

Thanks Niall! Shapeways is indeed an option but their prices are rather high. I'm also looking at some of the stuff at myminifactory.com which is not free. My hope is to find a place to buy these minis already printed instead of going through buying the models AND pay for printing.

Hey, Looking at the plethora of 3D model files available online, I as wondering if there is any established shopping place for printed minis? Having an own printer is out of question for several reasons but I'd be up paying for some printed stuff. Does anyone have a suggestion? I only saw Etsy so far but the offer is somewhat limited and Ebay has close to none, surprisingly. Many thanks in advance!

Thank you, Alvaro! The details on those parts look fantastic!

Could you please share a picture of how this looks like? Thank you!

Not as large a collection as other of the listed sites but some really cool models: https://www.gambody.com/search My personal favourite is the War Rig Truck: https://www.gambody.com/3d-models/mad-max-war-rig-truck

Thank you!

I've read about the "eco" resin, too but I think that despite the fact that the starting material might be less dangerous, the additives that turn the oils into a resin make up the lions part of toxic materials. So, yes, these are probably less harmful but still a way far from being safe. Again, this is just my gut feeling so please feel free to teach me better!

Thank you, gentlemen! Your answers are much appreciated!

That's the perfect wording of what I was trying to say Thank you! To get back to my initial question... Resins used for printing seem to be more "dangerous" than pour-in resins used for mold casting. Am I getting this right?

Thanks for sharing your view, Bangseat! Since I don't have the printer and materials myself,I have to rely on second-hand information I get from forums and Youtube. Now, I realize how this kind of information may be biased as we live through times where this comes so obviously visible. Still, I prefer to err on the safe side. I might be overly cautious but the way I see this is that the resin cannot be used in a hobby room, for instance. No matter how well the area is ventilated, it would still not be able to remove all residues from the air. Then again, these don't only get into the air during the (4-8-12 hours?) print but also during curing... and maybe even after that for a while? It seems like it is best operated outside or a dedicated room that has very well ventilation (shed, patio, etc). I've seen a lot of people saying they operate the printer in their garage or basement where they don't do much other activities. There is a reason why you shall wear a mask when handling it and - please correct me if I'm wrong! - I don't think these will cause headaches in most cases but other long-term damages to lungs and respiratory apparatus. That and the adverse reactions some might get after direct skin contact or the materials leaking through the skin into the lymphatic system. Again, I don't pretend to be the "holder of the seven keys" in this matter! I'm just trying to form an educated opinion before engaging into a decision.

This comes too late for you but I think I've seen the problem with the guns mentioned somewhere else, as well.

Hey, THE one thing that is holding me off from getting my own SLA printer (and I'm telling you that finger is itching!) is the handling of the UV resin. It really seems like a horror material that you shall handle in your best Sunday anti-chemical suit somewhere in the remote mountains then burn down the place to make sure you are not contaminating anything. In this context, I was wondering how these UV resins actually compare to good old 2K PU resins (like those from Troll Factory) that were around for a few years now. Now I realize those shall be handled with care, too but I had the impression the 2K stuff is far less sensitive in this respect. Can someone with deeper knowledge on the mechanics behind the chemical components share a bit of light on this? Thank you! Cristian

Most impressive!!!

This turned out really nice! I really like the crisp contrast between the white and the new LH blue.

Shaping up VERY nicely!

Thanks Poul! I found it that way indeed. But is it really limiated to one year?

I saw many people use Fusion 360 for their home tinkering and I was wondering if I'm just a nickel nurser 💰 but the availability of a free version would explain the wide spread. Can someone please guide me to this free version? I can only see an educational version which requires you to be eligible for. All this on the German version of the site where I get redirected from the link above. Many thanks in advance! I used to be a happy Blender user in the past, trying my hand at some architectural illustration. It is not so complicated to use for modelling. Although, the materials part can get really complicated. Fortunately, that part is irrelevant for 3D printing.

Oh wow!!!

This is one crazy-awesome project!!! 😍

This continues to amaze me! Fantastic work!

And if you don't mind mentioning the printer make and materials in use? Thank you!

Looks super fiddly but worth every second.

This shows none of the kit flows you are hinting to. Absolutely stunning work! Since I had this kit on my wishlist, I would still venture and ask what was wrong with it? PS: Are you getting the snow-white background in post-processing? Looks great!

That's just wow!!! I really admire your dedication and talent you show here! Absolutely fantastic work. Looking forward to seeing more of this being done.