No good with computers needs help

[pzgr40]

At home I have this incomplete cutaway model of a BLU-66B/B, of which he tail is missing. I have been looking and asking for years , but without result.
So, last week I read this add of a 3D printing company, showing their stuff;
http://www.ridix.nl/3d-printing-service-c-368.html
It sounded like a good idea to me to print the cutaway of the tail, so I drew it in ACAD 3D.
This company however wants it's files as a .stl , either a .wrl, my drawing is a .dwg
I have tried to download the conversion program, but somehow it does not seem to work, as well as the fact that I am a complete nitwit as where it comes to computers.

Who can help me to convert a .dwg into a .stl , either a .wrl.


Thanks in advance,
Regards, DJH

 

[pzgr40]

Problem has been solved thanks to one of our Dutch members
Regards, DJH

 

[Dronic69]

Excellent model!!!

In ACAD, you can save it directly /export it to a .stl file via the "STLOUT" cmd - only for 3D modeling objects.

Yes I had numerous "challenges" attempting to use the traditional metal fabrication workshops, pattern makers & even tool makers etc - apart from the usual mega $$$ quoted and "it's too hard" responses, decided to use 3D printing:

This is only a prototype as I'm still not convince that the one and only drawing of the C/84 pistol is accurate. There is a special paint to "chrome plate" the 3D plastic and it looks very good!

The other option would be to print half a section and use the traditional casting method - at least in 3D printing one can easily cut a 4 mm thickness vane in half to 2 mm - try doing that with wood!

Cheers
Drew

 

[pzgr40]

I have tried the STLOUT function and it ssems to work. I posted the file to the collector with the printer and asked him if his printer could read it. So now I am waiting for the awnser.
Thanks for the great tip.
Regards, DJH

 

[Slick]

Amazing technology.