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1/29th Architectural Details

General Discussion
#1

I know a few years ago the subject came up of where to buy 1/29th building details, ie doors and windows etc… So with my new found fondness of 3d printing I’m wondering if people are interested in buying detail parts.

I’m currently printing some samples and will update this post with pictures later tonight, cause we know on this forum, if there aren’t pics then it did’t happen

:slight_smile:

Are there enough people interested in 1/29 windows and doors for me to try this venture??? Dr Who shown below is 6’ in 1/29th

Can print with doors being able to open , or sealed closed, thingin $8+sh

White one below would be $9+ sh (This is 1/32 scale)

industrial slide door, with inner door $10+sh

Yes the whole big door slides on the rail

^ the window on the left has a window in the middle that can pivot open in the middle

Pink set above $5 each+ sh

white door frame above would be $7 +sh

industrial window, middle section can be removed

#2

I’m interested.

#3

Me too, ya betcha.

#4

This is the one that Bob M designed that I printed up to see how much it really cost to make this window

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8 grams of plastic total is 40 cents of material and 1 hour of print time

Shapeways was like $14 each…

My price 1.50each+sh

#5

Mark are you saying that in the last picture, that item would cost 14 dollars to buy?

#6

I’m saying shapeways would charge that, i’d do those for a buck and a half a piece + shipping

#7

So, $1.50 plus $12.50 shipping and handling would be… :wink:

#8

All of these shown would fit in this box -

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Yer not gonna order 1( I’d hope) so several in that same box would make it worth the shipping

In Bob’s example 14.50x 10 windows = $145

mine - 1.50 x 10 + 5.80sh = 20.80, that’s like buy 2 get 8 free vs shapeways :slight_smile:

#9

Mark, you aren’t gonna make a profit here? what kind of business man are you? :wink: After all, you have a railroad to run, and your one locomotive needs new (brake) shoes. :wink:

#10

In most instances, the master is made on the printer, and a mould(s) is made for further production…are you planning on printing every one…?

#11

The final product should be produced with a UV protected plastic…even if it is to be painted…because plastic gets brittle over time even with paint.

#12

There is a fellow here with a printer, making some parts, but using his printer for every part, would prove too expensive, so he does some great moulding work.

There are some parts that could only be injection moulded, so those might require one-off on the printer…

#13

Depends on the piece, that first one shown, the Baroque Double door, is quicker to print 1 then to pour a mold for 1 - 45minutes and done, no mess or clean up required.

I’m really thinking outloud and seeing if this could be a viable option for some side money. The ones shown are not my designs and can be found online (they are actually 1/24th not 1/29th) If there’s interest I can design the 1/29th version, both an actual usable piece, and the negative master for molding purposes.

I know windows and doors have been my nemises when trying to do buildings, I am fluent in Autocad and can design them easily, it was the manufacture that slowed me down. 3D printing makes a lot of sense and very easy for me to use. This coming week I will begin some of my own window projects and then offer them when done.

Within reason I can also do custom builds eventually. I’d like to get some basic ones done first and start small and work a portfolio of various windows, not sure the shelf life of molds, but a 3d printer file will always work when needed…

#14

A good idea, might be to start producing a simple line of doors and windows, something like “Simpson” used to produce. They don’t have to be overly detailed, but being good looking from 4 feet, and durable would be good.

At the prices you are suggesting, and using those USPS boxes, many people would be interested.

For intricate entryways, and windows, a custom service would be best. Not everyone would want ones like those you pictured, but knowing that you can produce that stuff could open up a custom market, and along with a “Standard line” of widows and doors, could develop into a nice little cottage industry. Keeping your prices moderate would make you very popular.

Anyone that can find things at a reasonable price, will become a customer. Don’t forget the Dollhouse trade too.

#15

David Maynard said:

Mark, you aren’t gonna make a profit here? what kind of business man are you? :wink: After all, you have a railroad to run, and your one locomotive needs new (brake) shoes. :wink:

I got no overhead costs at all, only pay for the plastic used… There’s not much profit in those prices but enough to make me willing to do them…

#16

Still not quite sure how the pricing works Mark. But, i’m interested.

#17

Mark Dash said:

I know a few years ago the subject came up of where to buy 1/29th building details,

Mark,

Can I suggest you describe them as “suitable for 1/29th or 1/32nd scale railroads” ? The sizes aren’t much different (and better 1/29th for a 1/32nd person - he won’t have to duck.) There are some 1/32nd scale railroads, especially in the UK, that have buildings on them.

#18

I will be interested as well,

I’m tired of building windows and doors from

styrene strips.

I don’t have drawings but will need at least two dozen of a

typical 32"x 48" double hung for starters.

Bill Ewing

p.s. The demand for political signs just took a quantum leap

#19

Bill, do what I did, just go to the next political convention of you choice, or all of them, for that matter, the various candidates will be happy to give you as many signs as you want, as long as you promise to display them in your yard.

:slight_smile:

It won’t be much of a stretch when you say that they will be proudly displayed in your yard…

#20

Bill Ewing said:

I will be interested as well,

I’m tired of building windows and doors from

styrene strips.

I don’t have drawings but will need at least two dozen of a

typical 32"x 48" double hung for starters.

Bill Ewing

p.s. The demand for political signs just took a quantum leap

Just the basic window or would you need a outside trim and sill?

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