I had to create them in autocad. I used dimensioned photos / diagrams. Once I post some pics, any feedback will be welcome.
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Looking good, apmech1.
Bbaumer, my canopy mod just shows the potentIal for people considering the ladder 3DPUP, which requires at least the front canopy to be cut open for the ladder to latch into the cockpit itself. I've heard of some people buying a spare canopy/cockpit to use as static display on the flight line. As for rigging a functioning, flight-safe canopy... industrious modelers will need to cut the canopy and frame it to keep everything rigid during opening and especially during flight. Ply, styrene, or 3DP ABS could work well here.Live Q&A every Tuesday and Friday at 9pm EST on my Twitch Livestream
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Nice apmech1,
One tip I can share from my modeling experience is that 1:1 modeling can make things easier when working off full scale drawings with dimensions, but sharp edges and small details may not properly translate when you scale down for 3dprinting. with typical nozzles being 0.4mm for hobby printers you will notice a degradation of detail on anything that starts to reach 0.4mm and smaller. The sway braces on your BRU-42 might not print properly if the diameter is too small, and the printer might just deposit small blobs rather than run circular perimeters when it reaches those details.
Don't want to derail this thread too much, but check out the 3DP thread for more discussion:
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Originally posted by Alpha.MotionRC View PostLooking good, apmech1.
Bbaumer, my canopy mod just shows the potentIal for people considering the ladder 3DPUP, which requires at least the front canopy to be cut open for the ladder to latch into the cockpit itself. I've heard of some people buying a spare canopy/cockpit to use as static display on the flight line. As for rigging a functioning, flight-safe canopy... industrious modelers will need to cut the canopy and frame it to keep everything rigid during opening and especially during flight. Ply, styrene, or 3DP ABS could work well here.
So they are juat glued static Alpha?
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Originally posted by Prowler901 View PostThose look great! And, just about the right scale for my FW F-16. :Cool:
[EDIT] and here's the nose piece, now I just need some tubes and fins, both are pretty easy prints
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My canopies are propped up for static display. I fly with a stock canopy/cover.Live Q&A every Tuesday and Friday at 9pm EST on my Twitch Livestream
Live chat with me and other RC Nuts on my Discord
Camp my Instagram @Alpha.Makes
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Live Q&A every Tuesday and Friday at 9pm EST on my Twitch Livestream
Live chat with me and other RC Nuts on my Discord
Camp my Instagram @Alpha.Makes
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