Has anyone researched costs to produce custom 3d printed replacement parts for old toys? I have a 70's zaboga that I would like to make a fist that I'm missing for it. Is it cheap enough to get customs made or cost prohibited?
I know of guys who have made missing parts by borrowing an original piece and making a resin cast. Probably much easier this way. I think the problem with 3-d printing is that first you will have to model the missing piece. This would mean you will either need access to a 3-d scanner and the original piece, or you will have to recreate the original piece in a modeling software, to the exact specs. If you can get the modeling issue resolved, 3-d printing shouldn't be too expensive for a small part like that.
UPS is starting to provide 3D printing for the public: http://www.theupsstore.com/small-busine ... nting.aspx Looks like there is one in Honolulu!
I agree with Joe Man, a casting would yield the best result but having said that, if you're out to try the 3D printing route, you shouldn't have to pay very much at all. the pellets and cords they use are super cheap, but you've got to psy close attention to the printing resolution, some of the printers are so low res that they come out janky and covered in tiny flaws. good luck!
I'd love some repros of the weapons for the largest TMNT playmates figures . . . . they are always missing their weapons when you find them in the wild.
