Has anyone looked into 3D printing of a plastic model? Our group would like to start a plastic model 1/24 Daytona Prototype class. I don't know of any DP plastic models in 1/24 (except for the now defunct Resilient Resins - not available anymore). Below is my experience - not very successful. Any advice? Any lead on a plastic 1/24 DP?
There are so many great 1/32 cars available that could make some great 1/24 slot car bodies. I have thought about, but know little about 3D scanning and printing but why not scan the 1/32 car, scale up the design to 1/24 (or maybe larger) then "print" the new model.
I have made a few enquiries but am not yet satisfied. GKS indicated that they could scan and create an STL file (the format needed for 3D printing). GKS claims to have a very high quality scanner but what do I know? GKS would not give me a final quote but said that the project would likely be complete at their minimum charge of $500 (WOW).
Next I contacted makexyz Dave Perry. Perry has a low to medium quality 3D printer and estimated $150 for the "print". I saw the quality of a recent print and was quite disappointed.
So, in summary, I have concluded that the scanning cost is way too high and the print is way too low in quality.
