3D Printed teeny tiny cabin in color

d12dozr

This cabin is the final project in an upcoming book I'm working on about 3D printing Sketchup models.

The original Sketchup model was commissioned by Tiny Green Cabins to create renders and construction documents for the cabin.

To keep the print costs reasonable, the model is scaled down. At 1:48 scale, by simply scaling down the model many of the features would be too small to print. This is a rebuilt model, meeting the requirements of Full Color Sandstone from Shapeways.

The final print turned out nicely! I made the roof removable so you can look inside.

marked001

Was just checking this out in twitter. Really impressive.

d12dozr

Thanks Jason.

olishea

Looking forward to the book! Can I ask how much something like this cost to print? Would love to take one of those cabins into the mountains when skiing!

d12dozr

Sure Oli, the cabin cost $150 from Shapeways. They're definitely cozy cabins in real life! Book should out in a couple of months.

olishea

Thanks for the info. Do you think it would be OK to apply a gloss to that particular material?

Stinkie

That's adorable. Love it.

dukejazz

Great cabin, let's go fishing

d12dozr

@olishea said:

Thanks for the info. Do you think it would be OK to apply a gloss to that particular material?

Yes, I know other people have done it. A clear acrylic spray should work fine. The material is somewhat rough, so it would take a few coats to actually look glossy.

Thanks Tom and dukejazz!

andre51

Hi d12dozr

Can you tell us a bit more of the printer used for the model ie make etc

Andre

d12dozr

Andre, it is the full color sandstone material from Shapeways. I don't know the printer model, but you can find the specifications of the material here. Does that help?

cotty

@andre51 said:

Hi d12dozr
Can you tell us a bit more of the printer used for the model ie make etc
Andre

In this video from the year 2010, they used a Zprinter 650...

andre51

Thanks for the feedback.

The quality and colour is amazing - I've decided I want one but my wife does the books....

d12dozr

I'm trying out a new print shop. They are printing a cabin for me right now, along with some other models. It'll be streaming live for the next 7 hours if you want to pop in a see how it works!

The printer is a Zcorp 650.

Here's the link to a live feed: http://www.justin.tv/theobjectshop

d12dozr

Depowdering the build is happening live right now! http://www.justin.tv/theobjectshop

I hope this isn't too boring for you guys...I know I get irrationally excited about 3D printing sometimes

Richard

Mate, I am so TOTALLY impressed! I'm gonna chat to a client and see if we might have a job for you!

d12dozr

Thanks Richard. I'm happy to help you if it works out!