Re: A new solution to the buying/painting miniatures problem

Dean Gundberg wrote:

>I saw a couple prototypes for minis a few years ago from this process. 
It
>was resin-like but had a pretty rough surface which would take some
effort
>to make smooth enough to be a decent master for a mold.
>
Aren't the CAV models all produced by this method ?

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>From what I have heard,
>most 3D programs don't work with these machines, and a package called
Rhino
>is needed.  I guess visual 3D programs can leave gaps in surfaces that
may
>look solid, but when built as a real object, those gaps cause problems.
>
Much of that is down to the skill of the artist rather than any faults 
with the software. Also, many of the machines use STL format which isn't

exported by some 3D software packages but Rhino makes a good job of it..

Tony