Official 3DP Thread

[Elbee]

3DP Fans, Test printed some Exterior Parts for the FW F-18C. Will mark out positioning on the model and scale the parts to final. I'll post more then with files if there is interest. Best, LB

[Elbee]

Ok, I'm ready to buy a new printer, ( or used) , whats the consensus go to printer these days, I'm tech savvy and do my own modeling.

BB, Great to 'read' your voice, been awhile. You know my choice, Prusa i3 Mk3S, but it's the only one I have ever owned and was my choice after much research at the time. Anyway, I just converted my Mk3 to the Mk3S with a $20 upgrade Hot-end kit from Prusa and changed to a .3mm nozzle (smaller as .4 is the standard). I had to reset the 'first layer height' is all. Amazing detail now, though print times are longer and worth it. I bought the kit to save some bucks and it was an easy build and calibrate. I don't know your demands for quality, but I'm now looking for a second printer which is an SLA resin printer. These produce high detail and the Elegoo looks like the ticket for now. Hope I've helped. Best, LB

[bbaumer]

Ok, I'm ready to buy a new printer, ( or used) , whats the consensus go to printer these days, I'm tech savvy and do my own modeling.

[e4dragongunner]

This thing is showing its size! A bit more filler, spot primering, and sanding but I am almost done with the messiest part of the build.

Hey Dirty Dee.... Apologies if this is obvious?? but is the L-39 3D printed ? Thank man an Looking forward to seeing you at Jet Jam and FV!!

[rifleman_btx]

Hahaha yeah that's how mine went too, I need to get some ammo and a couple guns too. I need a good .308 bolt gun.

[Dirty Dee]

Awesome job though... I was going to get a printer last year at this time, but spent the money on ammo and beer!!! Maybe

lol, I was almost the opposite, meant to spend money on ammo and a new gun but spent it on RC planes

[Hardway]

Awesome job though... I was going to get a printer last year at this time, but spent the money on ammo and beer!!! Maybe

[Hardway]

BUFF BUFF BUFF some more, my sanding monkey!!! SAND!!!! Gosh, dude, I feel you Bro.... Done over 400 builds in 36 years!!! Do the math on that ****!!! LOL That is why I love the foamies now... I still owe you my X cell spreadsheet of my birds in the box!!!

[Dirty Dee]

This thing is showing its size! A bit more filler, spot primering, and sanding but I am almost done with the messiest part of the build.

[Elbee]

LB are you still planning on doing colored light covers for the F-18 tail??

DM, Yes, though I have not found a lens that would be available to all. I might 'cast' a test part in acrylic, but would prefer to use 'off the shelf' items. I should look on MotionRC and see if they have lenses that would work. If you find something, let me know. Easier to design when I know what parts I'm using. LOL. Best, LB

[Dustman]

LB are you still planning on doing colored light covers for the F-18 tail??

[Elbee]

It's got me thinking if I should do a tandem project and also design one for 3d printing

DD, I would think it's a given. Just to put things in perspective, you're designing flying airframes and I'm fillin' holes...nuff said. Best, LB

[Dirty Dee]

Solid Marketing Elbee.

I'm in progress of modeling a 90mm T-2A buckeye for my first composite mold (1/7.5 scale , 1550mm wingspan). It's got me thinking if I should do a tandem project and also design one for 3d printing

[RRHandy]

Thanks LB

[Elbee]

Hello 3DP Dudes and Dudettes,

Are your Freewing Hinge Slots 'naked'? Do you suffer from 'unnecessary cavity ridicule'? Or are you just frustrated about filling those gaps?
Well here's your answer: The untried and never tested "Acme Hinge Slot Filler".

Happy printing and don't forget to add "Supports from the Build Plate Only" in your Slic3r.


."Yes, It actually works!" said LB.

ZIP Freewing Hinge Covers.zip

[rifleman_btx]

Petg is really good, but the flex is alittle too much for aircraft use, it's kinda like mid weight without any framework.

[Elbee]

RM, Are still doing most of the printing with PETG? And if so, what is your opinion of PETG v PLA/ABS? Best, LB

[rifleman_btx]

That's awesome! Is that HO scale?

Yes indeed it is

[Elbee]

LB here are some

RRH, Those are great! As a little kid, 5 or 6, I was given a "Panels & Girders" Set. It was plastic girders that connected at the corners and I built bridges for my Lionel train, inner structural buildings and so on. Those types of structures are something I'd like to design and build with the 3D tech. Thank you for the pictures. Best, LB

[RRHandy]

Had posted pic