3D printing a commander

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  1. therealedwin

    therealedwin New Member

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    Is there a way to export the commander models? I'd like to 3D print them to have it as a knick knack on my desk at work. I'm looking for the Progenitor and Invictus models. Or if someone already has the models converted to .STL, i'd be happy to grab a copy.
  2. DeathByDenim

    DeathByDenim Post Master General

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    You can import the papa files for those using the Blender plugin. Then you should be able to export to STL, I think.
  3. thetrophysystem

    thetrophysystem Post Master General

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    @zhaii has done 3d printing with the models already. He might have answers or help for you.
  4. zhaii

    zhaii Active Member

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    Indeed it can be done.

    ..necropostttt.. sorta
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  5. DeathByDenim

    DeathByDenim Post Master General

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    (Psst, this is the part where you say what you did to print them. ;))
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  6. zhaii

    zhaii Active Member

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    Oh, right.

    I used the exporter to get the .papa files into blender, then I exported that to .STL and sent it to be sliced by Makerware or Slic3r. (depending on if you want them to be S***y or not (Makerware...) lol

    Actually it's been awhile since I've done it... You may have to go to .3DS first, then .STL in 3DS max.
  7. dukyduke

    dukyduke Active Member

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    I've been looking for the same thing.

    I've managed to export the 3D file to a 3D print service :
    http://www.sculpteo.com/fr/print/theta_commander-3/5bf4V3sQ?uuid=GEwmaNdWln58wf8KUEIOze
    http://www.sculpteo.com/fr/print/delta_commander/Scn55zep?uuid=Fv9VsQsVLB1xoNdpI2fy2c

    Unfortunately I still have to find a way to move the skeleton, add a base for more stability and eventually add textures...

    The linked theta model has been printed by a firend of mine and the result is correct (sorry I've no photo to share)
  8. xankar

    xankar Post Master General

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    Is it possible for you to get a photo to share? I would really like to see it in the flesh :)
  9. dukyduke

    dukyduke Active Member

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    The print was a "free sample", the commander printed here is less than 2 centimeters tall.

    [​IMG]
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  10. KNight

    KNight Post Master General

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    Not bad, did they offer any options with polishing? I've found with my 3D prints that paying the extra 1-2$ really helping make the prints look extreme impressive and helped hide all but the worst stepping lines.

    Mike
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  11. dukyduke

    dukyduke Active Member

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    It's printed by a French compagny called Sculteo.
    It's here the very basic printing. You have polishing option and higher resolution material available.

    You can find the design used here.
  12. KNight

    KNight Post Master General

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    Would be interesting to see what it would look like after being polished, I've done a few small prints myself elsewhere and the polishing is what really makes it look great.

    Mike
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