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Found this on Kickstarter. I have no connection to the creator but was intrigued.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/524703020/hangar-and-bulwark-wargaming-and-skirmish-printabl

i've backed it. as it's a computer file there's no problem with postage or customs fees
haven't got a 3d printer yet but I'm sure I'll get one some day!

I'm in a similar boat. Seems tempting for something that can be squirrelled away for future reference. On the other hand, a hangar line that should be pretty easy to pull together using standard modelling materials.

Nice model, shame they didn't consider making it in plastic ,that would have been a winner.

I like that heavy gun, though the defenses that come with it seem lackluster.

I'm always hoping that one of these campaigns will offer an option to buy a printed version, or partner up with someone who would print it for (x)$.

There are a lot of nice projects like this out there, but I will most likely never actually own a 3D printer.

Someone said st one point that US libraries were bringing in 3d printing services. Otherwise there is always shapeways.

 Alpharius wrote:
I'm always hoping that one of these campaigns will offer an option to buy a printed version, or partner up with someone who would print it for (x)$.

There are a lot of nice projects like this out there, but I will most likely never actually own a 3D printer.

Have no fear, there are indeed services that will print stuff like this for you.

Additionally, I bet there are enough people on this forum with 3D printers that a Swap Shop thread requesting that service would get answered.


Also, FWIW, you can get a pretty nice 3D FDM printer for about $200 these days. You won't yet get a DLP printer at that price, but FDM is not bad at all for wargaming terrain.

 Alpharius wrote:
I'm always hoping that one of these campaigns will offer an option to buy a printed version, or partner up with someone who would print it for (x)$.

There are a lot of nice projects like this out there, but I will most likely never actually own a 3D printer.

I think it is very unlikely you will never own a 3D printer. The costs are rapidly improving and the resolution is improving too.

I suspect most homes will have one in a decade.

These are cool and very much something I've wanted. So thank you for sharing.

I am a bit surprised by the price. It seems steeper than a lot of the Kickstarters for 3d printing files, I've seen.

Ouze wrote:

 Alpharius wrote:
I'm always hoping that one of these campaigns will offer an option to buy a printed version, or partner up with someone who would print it for (x)$.

There are a lot of nice projects like this out there, but I will most likely never actually own a 3D printer.

Have no fear, there are indeed services that will print stuff like this for you.

Additionally, I bet there are enough people on this forum with 3D printers that a Swap Shop thread requesting that service would get answered.


Also, FWIW, you can get a pretty nice 3D FDM printer for about $200 these days. You won't yet get a DLP printer at that price, but FDM is not bad at all for wargaming terrain.

All good suggestions - thank you!

zerosignal wrote:

 Alpharius wrote:
I'm always hoping that one of these campaigns will offer an option to buy a printed version, or partner up with someone who would print it for (x)$.

There are a lot of nice projects like this out there, but I will most likely never actually own a 3D printer.

I think it is very unlikely you will never own a 3D printer. The costs are rapidly improving and the resolution is improving too.

I suspect most homes will have one in a decade.

You are, of course, right - never say never and all that.

I do, however, highly doubt I'll have a 3D printer in my house anytime in the next...3 years, give or take!