3D Printing

[i_like_planes_27]

Hey everyone, I didn’t know which channel to post this in so I’m just gonna put it in general. I have a plan to 3D print and build a 757 airliner. I don’t know much about 3D printing and that kind of stuff but we have access to those big fancy ones. I am wondering what you guys recommend which app to use to design my project and then print it out, or is there specific apps for the specific printers?
thanks

[kallend]

Pretty much any CAD program can be used to design parts for 3D printing.

I suggest you start with something more modest than a 757. Maybe a Sidewinder missile or something simple like that, until you get the hang of it.

[testfly]

Hey everyone, I didn’t know which channel to post this in so I’m just gonna put it in general. I have a plan to 3D print and build a 757 airliner. I don’t know much about 3D printing and that kind of stuff but we have access to those big fancy ones. I am wondering what you guys recommend which app to use to design my project and then print it out, or is there specific apps for the specific printers?
thanks

Before I got into 3D printing I created 3D parts for a DIY MD-87 Airliner I cut from foam. I finished all of the main parts but have yet to put it all together to be flown. I used Turbo Cad and a 2'X4' cnc machine and a hot wire to cut the foam parts. https://www.seabreezeparachutes.com/md-87/view.html

Now I do a lot of 3D printing and I use Tinker Cad to design parts for small models. I have created 4in1 board mounts, servo mounts, motor mounts, receiver mounts, battery hatches, sontrol horns, control hinges, spinners and I am about to start working on wheels and tires.

When designing parts for small models you want them to be light and yet strong enough to do the job.

The process is a lot of fun for sure.

As suggested, You might start with something small. But, as you can see by the MD-87 project I didn't, so it can be done either way. :-)

Good Luck

[succeedcabbage]

4in1 board mounts, servo mounts, motor mounts, receiver mounts, battery hatches, control hinges, spinners, servo mounts, and motor mounts

Before I got into 3D printing I created 3D parts for a DIY MD-87 Airliner I cut from foam. I finished all of the main parts but have yet to put it all together to be flown. I used Turbo Cad and a 2'X4' cnc machine and a hot wire to cut the foam parts. https://www.seabreezeparachutes.com/Block Blast/md-87/view.html

Now I do a lot of 3D printing and I use Tinker Cad to design parts for small models. I have created 4in1 board mounts, servo mounts, motor mounts, receiver mounts, battery hatches, sontrol horns, control hinges, spinners and I am about to start working on wheels and tires.

When designing parts for small models you want them to be light and yet strong enough to do the job.

The process is a lot of fun for sure.

As suggested, You might start with something small. But, as you can see by the MD-87 project I didn't, so it can be done either way. :-)

Good Luck