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Hello do you know anyone that can air brush the set a aluminum color or can you you buy just the volume knob and 1 regular knob ???
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If you only buy the two you're missing, they will never look exactly the same shade as the others you already have.
Not only that, but a full set is the best value. The printing company has a minimum charge for small items so you might not save as much as you think by ordering 2 knobs as opposed to an entire set. You might even end up getting them for free by selling off your originals.
Is the the most expensive ones the best the smooth ones already separated or buy the smooth ones on the tree
Here's the M90 offerings on that site:
Shapeways 3D printed M90 parts
Those parts are offered in various materials. The smoothest is going to be "smoothest fine detail plastic." "Smooth fine detail plastic" is good too, if price is an issue but according to Shapeways, the "smoothest" should offer the best finish. Regardless which material you choose, you will need to paint them for best appearance. For obvious reasons, it may work out better for you to replace a whole set so they will all match. Otherwise, it is almost certain that one replacement knob will be a different color than the others. If you are a professional painter with color matching equipment, maybe you can get it very close, but for most hobbyists that will spray with a rattle can, it's almost hopeless to get a 100% color match.
As for whether the loose or tree ones, it's up to you. The ones on the tree will require a little more work because you will have to separate the parts from the tree. On the other hand, a "treed" collection might be easier to paint. You can separate after painting but of course the nub that gets cut off will show the native finish. Whether or not a model is offered in a "tree-less" version often varies depending upon how much Shapeways charges. Sometimes, they charge a premium for loose ones, or don't even allow. It all depends on their automated model review process.
Shapeways 3D printed M90 parts
Those parts are offered in various materials. The smoothest is going to be "smoothest fine detail plastic." "Smooth fine detail plastic" is good too, if price is an issue but according to Shapeways, the "smoothest" should offer the best finish. Regardless which material you choose, you will need to paint them for best appearance. For obvious reasons, it may work out better for you to replace a whole set so they will all match. Otherwise, it is almost certain that one replacement knob will be a different color than the others. If you are a professional painter with color matching equipment, maybe you can get it very close, but for most hobbyists that will spray with a rattle can, it's almost hopeless to get a 100% color match.
As for whether the loose or tree ones, it's up to you. The ones on the tree will require a little more work because you will have to separate the parts from the tree. On the other hand, a "treed" collection might be easier to paint. You can separate after painting but of course the nub that gets cut off will show the native finish. Whether or not a model is offered in a "tree-less" version often varies depending upon how much Shapeways charges. Sometimes, they charge a premium for loose ones, or don't even allow. It all depends on their automated model review process.
This what I was thinking about getting the smoothest ones and take the original ones off and get the new ones old ones all air brushed aluminum and use my old ones and use 2 of the new ones what do you think Superduper
Frankly if you are intent on replacing only the 2 lost knobs, you can, individual knobs are available separately. You can also save about 50% compared to an entire set. Painting all the knobs (old and new) might work to ensure color consistency but I’m not sure if there would be textural differences in the knob stripes. You’ll have to decide what’s best for you. If it was me, I’d just replace an entire set and save the originals as spares or sell them.
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I have one original small knob but don't have the volume knob.....there is a volume knob for daft money on ebay though
i couldn't post you the knob for a fortnight though as i am totally broke
by the time you bought my one knob and postage it would be much cheaper for you to buy the reproduction knobs imho
i couldn't post you the knob for a fortnight though as i am totally broke
by the time you bought my one knob and postage it would be much cheaper for you to buy the reproduction knobs imho
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it would be silly money....but if you are interested, let me check how many i have, i will send all of them
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i only have 2 in average condition, it would be £50 all in, seriously you would be better off with the repros my friend
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i Do sending you a pm, can you send as gift otherwise paypal will take most of it, i will get them sent in the next few days, remember there is no volume knob, that's the part where you would be better off buying a full set
I figured brother it would help you out put a little cash in your hands also can you send me a picture of the knobs I will keep 2 and throw the other on ebay for $40 get so.e of my money back
I would definitely send it friends and family so you would get it immediately
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My camera is farked sorry............it won't take pics............i would rather you buy the repros to cover both of us bro
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