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14 August, 11:59

Jonas » Functieverzoeken
Hi Tim

With more and more people (like me) getting a good quality 3D resin printer, printing your own accessories becomes an option. I've even designed a few on my own (and a lot of tools). A few manufacturers (like Germania Figuren) already offer 3D printable STL files. These are mentioned here as "Digital:3D data file", but I could not find the option to "search" for these STL files specific. Apparently, it's just a checkbox somewhere under accessories, but they do not appear to be a "searchable" feature? Maybe I'm wrong?

Although it should not be the intention to turn SCM into another "Thingiverse", it might be a great feature to have the option of adding a specific category of " 3D printable (STL) Files" to share and download. These could be linked to a specific kit (for which they are designed). The scale would be only a "recommended scale" because it's easy to rescale them in your printer software. The "manufacturer" would be something like a " user-designed item". The possibility of adding the file to be downloaded would be obvious 🙂

A big issue might be "licensing". There probably should be indications of what you can or cannot do with the files. Downloading an STL and then start selling printed versions for profit, might not be what the designer had in mind. Thingiverse "solves" this issue with predetermined sets of "IP protection". Also to take into consideration.

I know, maybe this is a feature request that goes way beyond what SCM is supposed to do, but still... I was wondering what your opinion is.

Thx!

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14 March 2021, 11:28

Starbase101
I don't agree that Scalemates should be offering downloads of 3D models. (It's already sketchy offering download of instructions sheets, which are copyrighted by kit manufacturers.) Several of the STL files I've got were purchases and it's inappropriate (plus illegal) to offer them for free download. Sites which do offer free download, such as Thingiverse, should be findable through an SCM item's brand homepage. Tim is already having to periodically increase server capacity to keep pace with image uploads, and adding 3D files (even freeware) will exasperate this further. A lot of STL downloads include licensing and distribution restrictions, and it doesn't seem to me within the scope of Scalemates to be providing digital file downloads. Models are already easily findable through Google, Thingiverse, STLfinder, Yeggi, etc.

However, I do agree (and have already requested previously) that there should be a Filter option added for digital 3D data files. This would enable you to reduce Search/Stash results down to seeing only digital files.

15 March 2021, 01:28

scalemates
The filter option was implemented today, when you have selected 'Kits' in search/stash/wishlist there is a new filter "Delivery type"

14 August, 11:58

Anton Chudakov
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Baureihe 52 mit Steifrahmentender

Trumpeter 1:35

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14 August, 11:58

nn37
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VAB 4x4 Ukraine

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14 August, 11:58

Austin LAI
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Ilyushin Il-4 Master Model 1991

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Photo on 1998-03-01

Project: Ilyushin Il-4 master modell 1991

1:72 Pe-2 interior 3D decals (Quinta Studio QD72001)

11 26 March, 09:13

Denis Dogadov
Hi! I was building this model. Here you can see the result-
karopka.ru/community/user/21568/?MODEL=541165

26 March, 10:57

Denis Dogadov
And here is the construction site itself, maybe something will come in handy-
karopka.ru/forum/forum259/topic28523/

If you have any questions, please write

26 March, 10:59

Austin LAI
Wow, very nice

26 March, 14:30

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DUKW

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14 August, 11:57

Alchemik » Functieverzoeken
Hi
Since is 3d printing is getting more popular and there are entries for with digital data file it would be great if those type of kits and detail set have own filter
best regards Filip Orebski

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1 6 January 2023, 17:28

scalemates
This is now implemented, when you have selected 'Kits' in search/stash/wishlist there is a new filter "Delivery type"

14 August, 11:57

David Kranich » Functieverzoeken
Could you add the Digital: 3D print category to the search keywords in the kit-database? I am currently a lot into 3D printing myself and from time to time, you see new releases with the label Digital:3D print file (or similar wording😅).
When you search through the kit database, you can't search for these items, directly, like you could with Full Kit, Detail Set, etc. Would be great to have the ability to filter for just these digital files!

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3 16 July, 10:19

scalemates
This is now implemented, when you have selected 'Kits' in search/stash/wishlist there is a new filter "Delivery type"

14 August, 11:57

Thomas Persson
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Stridsvagn m/39 Swedish light tank

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14 August, 11:57

Tim Sloan » Functieverzoeken
With the growing additions of 3D print files being added, it would be nice to be able to find them there's no way to search for a "type" so,unless I'm already aware of an available file,there's no way to find others that might be available.

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1 13 August, 17:13

scalemates
This is now implemented, when you have selected 'Kits' in search/stash/wishlist there is a new filter "Delivery type"

14 August, 11:57

Thomas Persson
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Stridsvagn m/38 Swedish light tank

IBG Models 1:72

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14 August, 11:57

Thomas Persson
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Stridsvagn m/40 L Swedish light tank

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14 August, 11:56

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Midway: War between Empires

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Project: Midway: War between Empires

14 August, 11:43

Spanjaard
funny idea! great implementation

14 August, 11:56

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U.S. Officers

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14 August, 11:55

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14 August, 11:55

nn37
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Armoured Car

Austin 3rd series Czechoslovak, Russian, Soviet service. Interior Kit

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14 August, 11:55

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14 August, 11:53

Gergely Rácz
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PZL-Mielec An-2T "Colt" Polish Air Force 7447

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At last, after some work on the wing roots with a file, the lower wings are in their place. Some filling and sanding is ...

Project: PZL-Mielec An-2T Polish Air Force

1:72 Antonov An-2 Colt on Skis (Trumpeter 01607)

1:72 An-2 decal sheet (HungAeroDecals 72126)

26 22 December 2023, 21:42

Robert Podkoński
Taking a seat here!

30 December 2023, 18:49

Nicolas
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7 January, 19:01

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28 January, 13:27

Łukasz Gliński
Interesting example you have selected - 7447 is the one that was used for escape to Austria and hence the special colours:
airplane-pictures.ne..-force-antonov-an-2/

7 February, 21:04