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The great Space Fleet renaissance has arrived!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wargames3dprint/dark-opera-space-fleet?ref=project_link&fbclid=IwAR1n8TwuJQl0CnUDuZpfYaNu8lqHmbt-zoqfa-Z3wZQnrg8drC6Ij-pX9ns

Kickstarter for 3d files for updates of some classic models, with new prows and weapons, along with some unrealized concept sketches.

Cool!

Although I don't like 3-D files much, it occurs to me that you would be able to adjust the size of the ships, which would be very handy. And I do like those! Guess I'll translate the page to figure out the rewards.

Chrome will translate it, basically you get X credits for your pledge to buy files with.

Pledged -somehow they nailed something in the aesthetic better than many similar designs for me. I think it is the greater use of sloped and curved sections than most similar 3-D files.

Pledged as well! My local library has a maker space I should be able to use.

Over 50% now!

Are there any options for a physical product?

61%!

Can I buy or trade for printed ships from any backer? Is there a licensed printer?

It is likely your public library will print them for you, at least our state library will do so, within reason.

I'll have to check up on that, thanks.

Yeah I used my library in the US. There are also non profitable spaces.

That said I'm kind of surprised no one has made the kinkos of 3D printing yet. Or for that matter Kinkos hasn't done it...

Optional version of the Space City....

Love it! Are those engines in the back? Sudden image of a fleet of asteroid ships that start out huge but shrink as the rock is used up for construction and reaction mass.

6 days and $300 to go...

Final hours. It will be a shame if it doesn't fund. Still over $250 short.

Also, the 20 Euro pledge is enough to get everything unlocked so far.


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Here's some of the concept sketches for stretch goals. I hope they see the light of day!

Gotta say I hope this funds but...

He needs to up his concept sketch game. Even I don't use lined paper anymore!

I think it just adds to the charm. That said, if it doesn't fund, I may contact the creators and offer my help with marketing some future campaign.


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That hollow planetoid is wonderful.

I’d pledge for a physical, nonmetallic product.

Alas it looks like the 3 of us are not quite enough...

The Age of Space Fleet may die aborning.