"Daimler-Krupp Plattformwagen "Sturmkanonen", c. 1919" Topic

" John Hart, model maker supreme, is branching out into 3D design and printing. Having contacted me to see if there was anything I wanted so that he might be able to hone his skills on a meaningful project, I asked if he could have a crack at a Daimler-Krupp Plattformwagen "Sturmkanonen". This is something that will come in very useful when the German Freikorps get an outing on the tabletop with the League of Extraordinary Kreigspielers. I sent John as many images of this beast as could find and off he went to design a 1/56 model. This weekend I received John's 3D resin printed test piece. Wow….. what the images don't reveal is the incredibly fine detail on things such as the door handles and detail inside the drivers cab. Before you shout loudly….this vehicle WAS right hand drive… just look at the photos. Pictured here with a couple of Empress Miniatures figures to allow you to judge size and scale."

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Armand

Interestingly the printed model looks more spindly that the originally (e.g. wheel spokes, exhausts and even the gun), I'd thought for robustness for gaming would suggest making it beefier.

That is a nice sculpt. Also great to see some niche periods being done. I for one welcome a new company in the 3D business. 3D printing is great for 1 offs, large batches and for experimental models. I do agree with BillyNM, I home 3D print a lot and a little bit bigger parts is better. Less fails, easier to take off supports, less chance to break or tear. I print in 28mm and 15mm (1/56 and 1/100) and smaller sometimes and will sacrifice a little detail for a robust figure. Just my 2 cents. Kev

Thanks

Armand