O-man, here's a competition that I thought would be right up your holt!
http://www.shapeways.com/about/metal-3d-printing

Interesting that they can do details as small as .1 mm. Pretty cool. I really am going to have to learn to do this stuff.

Regards,
Reaver

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just found the answer to all your trouble o-man the german company proxxon has just anounced a c'n'c machine with network interface and cadcam ready for the hobby/pro miniature makker + a cadcam plugin to make moulds (price 24000 DKR = 2400 pound sterling)

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