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ModelMonkey

Post subject: Big change coming to Model Monkey

Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 10:16 am

Model Monkey

Joined: Sat Aug 20, 2005 9:27 pm
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Location: USA

Thanks to all of you superb customers, researchers and model enthusiasts who have helped make Model Monkey a success!

We are making a big change at Model Monkey. Within the next few weeks, we will be removing those Model Monkey designs from Shapeways that are suitable for printing in gray resin. Those products will only be available in gray resin through the Model Monkey website.

The printing quality difference in gray resin and Shapeways' "Smooth Fine Detail" white acrylic is quite dramatic. Gray resin products are simply far superior with respect to surface smoothness and paint compatibility. Gray resin is also less expensive.

There are some Model Monkey designs that are not suitable for printing in gray resin, such as metal and plastic nameplates or designs with very complex geometries like cage masts. Those products will remain available through Shapeways.

Some other changes:
- We have purchased a new, state-of-the-art 3D printer to help expand our in-house production capacity.
- We are expanding our catalog to include more products for model aircraft and armor.

Thanks again for all your support and encouragement!

Attachments:

1-200 DKM 15cm Turrets with Barrels and Blast Bags c.jpg [ 182.47 KiB | Viewed 3367 times ]

Model Monkey 1-200 Scharnhorst Main Battery Rangefinders h.jpg [ 141.94 KiB | Viewed 3367 times ]

Model Monkey 1-350 5in54 Frog-eye Mounts single dome c.jpg [ 123.32 KiB | Viewed 3367 times ]

Model Monkey 1-700 DKM SL-8 Rangefinders c.jpg [ 133.21 KiB | Viewed 3367 times ]

Model Monkey 1-350 New York and Texas Turrets with Barrels i.jpg [ 168.42 KiB | Viewed 3367 times ]

Model Monkey 1-350 Lexington CV-16 Island 1943 l.jpg [ 166.28 KiB | Viewed 3367 times ]

Model Monkey 1-350 Kearsarge CV-33 Island 1952-1955 f.jpg [ 178.1 KiB | Viewed 3367 times ]

Model Monkey 1-720 Saratoga CV-60 Island 1970-1975 d.jpg [ 149.55 KiB | Viewed 3367 times ]

Model Monkey 1-48 F9F Panther Wingtip Fuel Tanks e.jpg [ 108.14 KiB | Viewed 3367 times ]

Model Monkey 1-24 P-51 Mustang Exhausts no Shrouds not for Trumpeter c.jpg [ 155.8 KiB | Viewed 3367 times ]

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MartinJQuinn

Post subject: Re: Big change coming to Model Monkey

Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 10:24 am

Joined: Tue Jan 11, 2005 1:40 pm
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Location: New Jersey

Awesome - continued success Steve!

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Jabberwock

Post subject: Re: Big change coming to Model Monkey

Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 3:15 pm

Joined: Thu Mar 31, 2016 1:52 pm
Posts: 502
Location: Inverness

As a satisfied customer , I concur!

Good luck

Cheers, Jabb

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PetrolGator

Post subject: Re: Big change coming to Model Monkey

Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2019 7:17 am

Joined: Fri Jun 22, 2012 12:02 pm
Posts: 2350
Location: Herndon, VA

Steve's grey resin is peerless, IMO.

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ModelMonkey

Post subject: Re: Big change coming to Model Monkey

Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2019 6:36 am

Model Monkey

Joined: Sat Aug 20, 2005 9:27 pm
Posts: 3954
Location: USA

Thanks so much, fellas!

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mister me

Post subject: Re: Big change coming to Model Monkey

Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2019 5:16 pm

Joined: Mon Oct 22, 2012 3:40 am
Posts: 583
Location: Vincennes, FRANCE

Nice smooth surface !! Your grey resin rocks !

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ModelMonkey

Post subject: Re: Big change coming to Model Monkey

Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 6:36 am

Model Monkey

Joined: Sat Aug 20, 2005 9:27 pm
Posts: 3954
Location: USA

Merci beaucoup!

Bien cordialement!

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chuck

Post subject: Re: Big change coming to Model Monkey

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 8:14 am

Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 1:21 pm
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Location: equidistant to everywhere

I actually prefer smooth fine detail for things like large scale armored turrets and anchors because real things often had rough surface textures, casting flaws and plate rolling striations. Why not keep both?

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chuck

Post subject: Re: Big change coming to Model Monkey

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 10:45 am

Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 1:21 pm
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1/200 and 1/96

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ModelMonkey

Post subject: Re: Big change coming to Model Monkey

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 1:21 pm

Model Monkey

Joined: Sat Aug 20, 2005 9:27 pm
Posts: 3954
Location: USA

chuck wrote:

Short answer: no. PM coming your way.

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pepperman42

Post subject: Re: Big change coming to Model Monkey

Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2019 11:45 pm

Joined: Thu Mar 08, 2018 6:20 pm
Posts: 20

I just received several parts printed in the resin and they are outstanding!!

Steve

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ModelMonkey

Post subject: Re: Big change coming to Model Monkey

Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2019 6:49 am

Model Monkey

Joined: Sat Aug 20, 2005 9:27 pm
Posts: 3954
Location: USA

Thanks so much!!

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-Steve L.

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MattFlegal

Post subject: Re: Big change coming to Model Monkey

Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2019 6:38 pm

Joined: Mon Mar 18, 2019 11:16 am
Posts: 30

Same here, I have parts in the new resin and they are much better than Shapeways.

Matt

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ModelMonkey

Post subject: Re: Big change coming to Model Monkey

Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 6:41 pm

Model Monkey

Joined: Sat Aug 20, 2005 9:27 pm
Posts: 3954
Location: USA

Thanks, Matt!

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-Steve L.

Complete catalog: - https://www.model-monkey.com/
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