Making a 3d model for printing

 Many years ago I got hold of a copy of Lightwave, a 3d modelling software, and taught myself the basics of 3d modeling and rendering. This was way before 3d printing was a thing but after getting the printer I went back to it and refreshed my ability to use it for simple tasks.

As a challenge I decided to have a go at modelling the concrete telegraph poles seen in many Normandy photos. 

A nice simply shape with which to sharpen my 3d modelling skills. An afternoon of puttering around in Lightwave saw me with a basic model, which I was able to move through Blender, another modelling software, and save as a STL.

Not much to look at in the slicer, but a basic pole, with cross bars and an alternative set of bars. I ended up laying the model on its side to print to ensure nice clean cut outs and voila !

 I now have an endless supply of telegraph poles. Peter Pig figure for reference. I added the insulators from plastic tube for ease and base on pennies for stability.