SpoorObjecten Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Just wanted to share this: http://www.fastcodesign.com/3046264/this-crazy-way-to-paint-patterns-on-3-d-objects-is-like-a-cartoon-come-to-life Imagine being able to use this for 3D printed trains. I often see that painting a train is an issue for a lot of people, being really bad at it myself, using those "texture water transfers" could really help Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Hypnotic and strangely relaxing to watch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarryscapes Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I'm sure that would be a really good way to do contemporary stuff with the weird and wonderful multicolour liveries. Doubt it's be accurate enough to do a fully lined out Cambrian Loco, or 19th century GWR one with even more Ornateness! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymw Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 More info here http://www.wired.com/2015/05/crazy-way-add-intricate-color-3-d-printed-creations/ no use for what we want Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoorObjecten Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 "no use for what we want" Why not? I'd really like to see this on a FUD train shell (though steamlocomotive might be a bit more tricky), should work fine for DMU/EMU Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I wonder what the printing limitations are, will white logos on a blue loco bodyshell work? The test cat in the video is white for starters. It doesn't have sharp edges or under cuts, so it may not work on everything. On the plus side, complex coach vinyls (advertising vinyl wraps) could be easily applied. No more wonky transfers.:-) Regards Vin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbusa Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Maybe not ready yet but I could see this for models like this http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=460381 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 That is the type of vinyl body wrap I was thinking. Apart from that the base colour looks like it is black. This could make the transfer translucent and appear darker than anticipated. Does anybody know what type of transfer is suspended on the water? Regards Vin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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