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James , that is awesome to say the least. Looks really good. Where did you find the markings for it? Best, LBI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
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Originally posted by James View Post
I hand painted them! Looks better from far than up closeI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
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Anyone giving thoughts to details for the new OV-10?
I'm pretty sure I'm going to do one of the Cal Fire/CDF birds. So that means removing the belly weapons mount and fabricating some simple antennas. Maybe a Flir sensor ball on the belly.
The cockpit work is generally beyond my current skill at designing parts.
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Knowing very little about 3D Printing (but very computer literate) I am wondering if 3D printing would offer a way to print small replacement parts. For example I have a PT-17 that I love, but i am frequently breaking struts, which are almost impossible to find. Are there software packages available that would allow me to design such a part that could then be printed?
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Originally posted by bob_stan View PostKnowing very little about 3D Printing (but very computer literate) I am wondering if 3D printing would offer a way to print small replacement parts. For example I have a PT-17 that I love, but i am frequently breaking struts, which are almost impossible to find. Are there software packages available that would allow me to design such a part that could then be printed?
For designing parts, I and many use Fusion 360. They have a Free option that is great for learning and making files that can transfer to your 3d printer. Find it here: https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview
Now mind you, there is a learning curve to both working a 3d printer, and of course designing prints that will work. But there are a ton of resources that a google or youtube search can get you on your way!
Happy Printing!
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Originally posted by bob_stan View PostKnowing very little about 3D Printing (but very computer literate) I am wondering if 3D printing would offer a way to print small replacement parts. For example I have a PT-17 that I love, but i am frequently breaking struts, which are almost impossible to find. Are there software packages available that would allow me to design such a part that could then be printed?
Stereolithography (SLA) resin 3DP printed parts would probably be a closer match to an OEM strut, but I do not have any experience with that form of printing yet.
Designing a better strut would be interesting. There are free CAD programs for designing STL files by Autodesk. I use both TinkerCAD (basic, easy and you can design incredibly detailed parts) and Fusion 360 (more professional design features) with great success. You can download those and play around with designing a replacement strut and have one of guys who offer a printing service print your design. Also, if you post the design as STL files here, I am sure guys would critique it for printing, I certainly will offer to do that for you, though I am not a printing service.
Hope this helps and between all of us here at Hobby Squawk someone will have an answer, of that I am certain. Best, LB
I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
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Hey Makers, ...Just bought and downloaded a new 3DLabs offering, 15x8 Propeller designed for their Spitfire. I have not yet printed any of it, though the possibilities are endless for prop jocks. The design allows for either 3-blade and 4-blade hubs. I have asked 3DLabs if there would be any issues in scaling down the design in Slic3r programs and will post here with their response. Check it out. Best, LB
I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
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Linear Servo Adapter Mount for Futaba 3108, 3109, 3111_Slic3r PE.stl
Note: Add "Supports Everywhere" in your Slic3r.
Hey 3DP-ers, I thought I had posted the Futaba 3108 Servo Linear Conversion STL here, but 'nope', so here it is. Best, LBI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
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