Official 3DP Thread

[Elbee]

A lot of times, I hear the advice of "increase retraction" with stringing. But yes, small detail usually benefits from small nozzles. Otherwise you can fake a 0.3mm nozzle using the0.4mm one. I'll share my Slic3r settings tonight to show what I mean

DD, U B AHSUM! Also, kwik shot of the panel, slow but too much fun. Thanks, LB

[Dirty Dee]

A lot of times, I hear the advice of "increase retraction" with stringing. But yes, small detail usually benefits from small nozzles.

Otherwise you can fake a 0.3mm nozzle using the0.4mm one. I'll share my Slic3r settings tonight to show what I mean

[Elbee]

Hey 3DP Guys and Dolls, I am test printing instrument panel bits for my Freewing F-18C and the detail is high, though small. I am experiencing some 'hair-like' threads from the transitions between points. Question: Is this from the higher detail or is it possibly time to change out the 'nozzle'? Best, LB

[rifleman_btx]

Shes growing little more every day

[rifleman_btx]

RM, Ah, it's elementary. The performance of ABS at lower print temps, maybe? Best, LB

Its +10°c on pla, and minus 10°c against abs. So its kinda a good middle ground, so you get better heat resistance than with pla without the warp tendency of ABS

[Dirty Dee]

Found a nicely detailed blackbird on thingiverse, scaled it to 120% and plan to paint for some workshop decoration

[Bogietrim]

BT, Can't assist yet with your F/A 18C, though there are STL files on the MotionRC Support Page for the Phreewing PH-4 Phantom. Also, I posted some STL files on the F-4 3DPUP Forum and somewhere in this forum that you are free to use. As for a Printing Service, I only know of "The RCGeek" and he, too, has 'goodies' available for sale for the Freewing F-4. I'll be home in a couple of weeks, if you'll jot down and remember to send me a PM then, I might have some spares around from my Phantom build. We could work something out there, perhaps. Anyway, best of luck on the Hornet 3DP parts and if you find 3DP printable goodies, please post those in this and the F/A 18C forum. Thanks, LB

Thanks for the response, I appreciate it. I will take a look at his web site, thanks. I am really looking for some scale ordnance. However, it looks like printing your own parts is the wave of the future and will be incorporated into more and more of these planes. Might have to really consider getting a printer. Start with a small one and work up should I really get into it. Thanks again.

[Elbee]

Kudos to all of you that have the talent to turn this stuff out! I truly wish I had the time to learn, but life gets in the way. Perhaps when my last is out of HS (2 years left) I will be able to tinker with something like this. I am just happy when I get some time to fly anymore. Anyway, is there anyone on here that offers a printing service? I have the 90mm F!8C on the way and would love to load her out. Extras for the F4 are also on my wish list. Any help or info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

BT, Can't assist yet with your F/A 18C, though there are STL files on the MotionRC Support Page for the Phreewing PH-4 Phantom. Also, I posted some STL files on the F-4 3DPUP Forum and somewhere in this forum that you are free to use. As for a Printing Service, I only know of "The RCGeek" and he, too, has 'goodies' available for sale for the Freewing F-4. I'll be home in a couple of weeks, if you'll jot down and remember to send me a PM then, I might have some spares around from my Phantom build. We could work something out there, perhaps. Anyway, best of luck on the Hornet 3DP parts and if you find 3DP printable goodies, please post those in this and the F/A 18C forum. Thanks, LB

[Bogietrim]

Kudos to all of you that have the talent to turn this stuff out! I truly wish I had the time to learn, but life gets in the way. Perhaps when my last is out of HS (2 years left) I will be able to tinker with something like this. I am just happy when I get some time to fly anymore. Anyway, is there anyone on here that offers a printing service? I have the 90mm F!8C on the way and would love to load her out. Extras for the F4 are also on my wish list. Any help or info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[Elbee]

Heat resistant, its just as good as ABS in resisting the heat

RM, Ah, it's elementary. The performance of ABS at lower print temps, maybe? Best, LB

[rifleman_btx]

And this is the beginning of the 75" corsair

[rifleman_btx]

Heat resistant, its just as good as ABS in resisting the heat

[Elbee]

RMBTX, Will you be printing any Airframes with the PETG? If so, what's the advantage? Best, LB

[rifleman_btx]

My first successful print with PETG on my new A5S printer, had some minor strings but otherwise extremely pleased with the results. Even with the small details, didnt even phase it. Excited to keep experimenting with this stuff. :)

[rifleman_btx]

Its fun to do, printing, building, and of course flying.

[AirHead]

Also got the paint on the f86 today. Much brighter color so hopefully it doesn't soak in so much sun heat

Far Out Man! You are your own Producer....Freedom!!!! The future is here......

[rifleman_btx]

Also got the paint on the f86 today. Much brighter color so hopefully it doesn't soak in so much sun heat

[rifleman_btx]

Ah yes! I see it! A plus note, the PT17 is finished up too!

[Dirty Dee]

Yup! the tuft of grass was big enough to shear off my nose strut. I need to reprint a small part, but I am honestly glad that the strut was the weakest link.

If the strut was more robust, There could have been a transfer of force into the fuselage, and possibly do more damage.


Take another look at the last photo i posted, you can see the lower strut with the wheels departing in the left side of the picture.

[rifleman_btx]

Was that the nose wheel popping off?