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Hey guy's!

I just got access to a CNC Machine that can take 4x8 sheet :-)

I was wondering if they are any free plan for warhammer 40k scenary like ruins or bunker?

Thanks!

I've considered making my own sets available for people, but having had difficulties just dealing with closer acquaintances...the noise of the general population would cause no end to the head aches.

The big issue goes to the kerf of whatever machine you are dealing with. Even something that is pretty precise (like a laser engraver) varies in terms of how much material is removed in a not insignificant manner from model to model and even machine to machine.

Something that can handle a 4x8 sheet of material is likely going to be a CNC router, which might have bits as small as 1/8" but more likely something more substantial for general cutting work. If I were to let you have the files I have for use on a laser engraver - when the machine cuts the path that is designed for a 0.5mm kerf it would end up looking like hell and not be useable for much other than mulch.

It is a pretty simple task to make the needed adjustments to the files...provided you have a good understanding of what needs to be adjusted and why. However, most people who have that level of understanding are busy doing there own thing.

The other problem is the materials which will be in play. If it is a CNC router, it is really designed to work with heavier materials than things like thin sheet plastic. Thinner MDF/hardboard works fine, as do some foams. The high spindle speeds tend to melt and cause the plastic to twist up and become a mess as opposed to give clean cuts (granted, not all plastics...but again, that goes to knowledge of the machines and processes).

And of course there are the dozens of little adjustments that need to be done. If I use a finger jointed corner for assembly or tab and slots - the slots, tabs and fingers have to be sized for the material used. Again - pretty simple adjustments, provided you know what needs to be adjusted and why.

If you are seriously interested, I would recommend starting with something simple like one of the various cardboard ruin templates that are available. Create a file - run it, adjust it - run it again... Repeat as needed till you have results you like and get an idea of how it all needs to be tweaked. After that, you can take templates from any number of paper model templates and convert them into workable CNC files in very short order based off from the machine you have access to and the materials you want to use.

Hey! Thanks for the tips! Its a good idea, i will try to find some paper template and run it up with the CNC !

Do you know any good web site with a lot of sci fi template?