Thanks for the tips and links to really get this process refined! I am new to the whole 3d printing. I am going to work on the model and see where I can get the price down to this weekend.
I have been using 3D Studio Max for several years for my modeling- I have used Maya, Cinema, Vue and a few others but have kept up more with Max over the years.
I am excited to get some of my concepts printed
What a great site and community you all have here... Thank you!