Just learned a trick on printing RP patterns when using the Shapeways Company.
I usually upload a left and right of a pattern to use a match plate. Recently I made a few drawings for friends and was asked the question on what would it do to the price if I joined the parts with a sprue. This effectively made it one part.
It turns out it produces a substantial price drop when you join them.
The part shown dropped by one third over the cost of having them printed as two separate parts.
RP Patterns From Shapeways
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RP Patterns From Shapeways
Charlie Pipes
Mid-South Live Steamers
Current Projects:
Scratch Built 3 3/4 scale 0-4-4 Forney
Little Engines American
20 Ton Shay (Castings and Plans Purchased for future)
Mid-South Live Steamers
Current Projects:
Scratch Built 3 3/4 scale 0-4-4 Forney
Little Engines American
20 Ton Shay (Castings and Plans Purchased for future)