Hi Francesca,
I can see where you’re going with this now. Thanks for the info.
I’ve been playing with various options and orientations of your file, but I can’t achieve what you need with my filament printer I’m afraid. Even with the different support material options, I’m really struggling to get a model with sufficient integrity to print. I’d be happy to show you the nature of the issues if you’re around this way (Ross-on-Wye) but it’s largely due to the oblique angles involved and the fine structure that means the support material is denser than the finished article.
I think realistically you need either someone with a lot more skill at the modelling and structural support skills than me, or you’d need to look at a different print process than what I can offer (FFF/FDM) where each of the ‘beams’ of the structure are not directly extruded but are made up of slices of sections, especially as there are such ‘overhangs’ involved…
It could be that using a different print method such as resin printing or ones such as SLS where the support material is lower density and less integral to the print would work better for you. I suspect most local hubs will be using FFF/FDM printers however…
An odd thought - have you seen what can be achieved with the 3doodler pen? This might be a low-cost way of getting what you need, as you could effectively use a ‘point-to-point’ extrusion method to create your model. Of course, getting the precise angles and repeatability of the units could be tricky, but maybe worth an experiment. Unfortunately I don’t have one of these pens, much as I would like one!
You could try widening your enquiry to outside of the /Gloucester talk for other input from the wider community of course!
Sorry I can’t be of more help!
Mike
https://www.3dhubs.com/gloucester/hubs/mike
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KCT
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Hello Frankiecheska, how is your print going ?..i could have a go at it this week, or see if its doable in a powder printer.
let me know if it,s stil needed
greetz Alf
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stil needed ? or already done ?
greetz KCt
hey!
yeah i haven’t managed to have this printed yet but the problem is i would need it by Thursday?
you’re welcome to have a go if this timescale is do-able for you!!
Hi!
I haven’t managed to have it done yet but did you read Mikes comment below?
He had a go and theres quite a lot of problems with it in terms of needing a lot of support etc & also timescale… if this is okay for you then we can talk!!!
Hi Mike,
Thank you so much for your time and advice!! I really appreciate it
I’ve had a play with one of those pens before and unfortunately they are extremely tricky/ should be left to the professionals 
Francesca
KCT
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before i say yes…were is thou home located ?
KCT
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oops…i,m located in the netherlands…if id seen it sooner…
but won,t be able to get it there before thursday…
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How about you @Marco_16 @ are you able to help Francesca with her print? Cheers
Hi I’m also in Coventry! I’m currently downloading the model and will get back to you if I can print it!
George
I’m down near Coventry and most likely could get them printed if they are able to be printed on fdm machines and posted to you by Wednesday/ Thursday.
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That would be brilliant if you could ! did you read the below comments about the correct scaling etc?
Message me if you need more detail/info on the project!
Great! How about it, @frankiecheska? George, keep us updated on the 'if’s 
I will, sorry my internet is so slow it’s taking ages to download the file. Also by how much can I upscale the design?
George
Anything that fits into 45mm3 is fine !
Francesca
Ok I will try one now at 2500% original scale which is slightly over 4.5cm3 but will give us an indication. My gut instinct is that the poles may need to be thicker. I’ll see though.
okay, there is leeway with the pole thickness also if that helps.
