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Originally posted by KatManDEW View Post
Thanks for the reply Elbee. I haven't had time to work on it. My caliper batteries were dead when I tried to measure it, but it measured 3.18 inches with a ruler. I'm not sure if clipping it would work. It might cut into the gage openings at the edges. I think I could "clip it" in one of the 3D apps. I might give that a quick try asap, without printing it...
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Originally posted by KatManDEW View PostIt measures 3.175 inches with calipers. If I clip it that size, it does cut into some of the gauge openings. Which leads me to believe that those gauges on the 2D print, as well at others, do not sit under the openings in the STL file.I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
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Originally posted by Elbee View Post
KMD, I figured that was the case, though I understand some have cut the foam back to the rear cockpit bulkhead to accommodate the width of the IP. The "Bubble Top" rear bulkhead is not complete in that it needs to be 'filled in' at the top edges to be more scale. I am uncertain whether it would also need to be widened if foam were removed from the cockpit sides. I believe Hardway has done this. Hopefully, he can chime in here. In the meantime, if there's anything I can do to assist, let me know. Best, LB
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Originally posted by Elbee View Post
KMD, I figured that was the case, though I understand some have cut the foam back to the rear cockpit bulkhead to accommodate the width of the IP. The "Bubble Top" rear bulkhead is not complete in that it needs to be 'filled in' at the top edges to be more scale. I am uncertain whether it would also need to be widened if foam were removed from the cockpit sides. I believe Hardway has done this. Hopefully, he can chime in here. In the meantime, if there's anything I can do to assist, let me know. Best, LB
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I've been lurking... but decided to chime in. I printed mine out much earlier in this thread... last year I think,.. I have the bubble-top version. I got my 3D part to fit very nicely by clipping off the pointy corners - all the instruments are still there. I widened the plane's mounting area by making the foam fuselage sides slightly narrower. (I cut away some foam to make the sides narrower). I also installed the new seat and back armor-plate as well. (I made a booster for the seat)
I removed the smaller (earlier model) reflector sight and installed the new one as you can see here.... and modified the 3D side pieces a bit as well, and made some filler to make the top edges of the cockpit match... It sounds like a lot but it really wasn't that big of a deal and the final product turned out quite ice I think. I do agree with Katman that the 3D files should at least have a disclaimer. I don't know, maybe this was designed for the birdcage? Anyway I made it work.
The original printed dashboard decal that comes with the model definitely does not match the 3D dash, I threw it out because Callie's glossy instrument decal (which is installed on the back side) matches it absolutely perfectly and it looks fantastic!
Here's what mine looks like after painting. I didn't really spend that much time -there are only three colors and a little black wash to make it look dirty.
Marc flies FW & FL: AL37, MiG-29, T45,F4, A4, A10, F104 70 and 90, P38, Dauntless SBD, Corsair, B17, B24, B26 & P61, Lipp.P19, ME262, Komets, Vampire, SeaVixen, FMS Tigercat, FOX Glider & Radian XL.
Rabid Models foamies, including my 8' B17 & 9' B36... and my Mud Ducks! www.rabidmodels.com
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Originally posted by themudduck View PostI've been lurking... but decided to chime in. I printed mine out much earlier in this thread... last year I think,.. I have the bubble-top version. I got my 3D part to fit very nicely by clipping off the pointy corners - all the instruments are still there. I widened the plane's mounting area by making the foam fuselage sides slightly narrower. (I cut away some foam to make the sides narrower). I also installed the new seat and back armor-plate as well. (I made a booster for the seat)
I removed the smaller (earlier model) reflector sight and installed the new one as you can see here.... and modified the 3D side pieces a bit as well, and made some filler to make the top edges of the cockpit match... It sounds like a lot but it really wasn't that big of a deal and the final product turned out quite ice I think. I do agree with Katman that the 3D files should at least have a disclaimer. I don't know, maybe this was designed for the birdcage? Anyway I made it work.
The original printed dashboard decal that comes with the model definitely does not match the 3D dash, I threw it out because Callie's glossy instrument decal (which is installed on the back side) matches it absolutely perfectly and it looks fantastic!
Here's what mine looks like after painting. I didn't really spend that much time -there are only three colors and a little black wash to make it look dirtyI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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Absolutely agree with you LB, 100%. I do enjoy building and modeling and putting these extra details on. And thanks for your comment E4dragonrunner, but my work pales in comparison with what some others have shown here. But I'm happy with how my foray into cockpit detailing turned out!!
(I have to say that once the canopy is back on it's really hard to see this detail. But I know its there. If I was doing it again I think I'd install a pilot with legs....! My model looks like Douglas Bader is flying it. )Marc flies FW & FL: AL37, MiG-29, T45,F4, A4, A10, F104 70 and 90, P38, Dauntless SBD, Corsair, B17, B24, B26 & P61, Lipp.P19, ME262, Komets, Vampire, SeaVixen, FMS Tigercat, FOX Glider & Radian XL.
Rabid Models foamies, including my 8' B17 & 9' B36... and my Mud Ducks! www.rabidmodels.com
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Originally posted by themudduck View PostAbsolutely agree with you LB, 100%. I do enjoy building and modeling and putting these extra details on. I'm happy with how my foray into cockpit detailing turned out!! I have to say that once the canopy is back on it's really hard to see this detail. But I know its there.I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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Originally posted by I-fly-rc-aircraft View PostMy 3D printed prototype of a center drop tank. Modeled in a CAD program. My first time using a CAD program. Is it too big (diameter)? It's only for static display and needs to be weathered a bit.
Tom
That is the correct shape drop for the -1 Corsairs whereas the -4's had the more torpedo shaped onesWarbird Charlie
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Hello y am Dirk and y look voor a rc Stuka wingspan 800mm rtf .
is here samone ware y can by one?
regeards
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email; dirkjtrap@gmail.com
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Originally posted by D Trap View PostHello y am Dirk and y look voor a rc Stuka wingspan 800mm rtf .
is here samone ware y can by one?
regeards
Dirk Trap
email; dirkjtrap@gmail.comI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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Originally posted by Mad Baron View PostI am kicking around the idea of getting the FL Corsair and a 3D printer. I have never used a 3D printer before so my questions are: Where do I get files to print items, & where would a good place to get the plastic reels?I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
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Originally posted by Mad Baron View PostI was looking at theEnder 3 printer thru Amazon. Thanks for the info Elbee.
"Thingiverse" is the name of the searchable sharing website where there is literally a "universe of things" to print. Some of the guys here on squawk have posted their own designs there.
Just as an example, here is a gunsight for the Corsair that someone posted.
The printer will come with "slicer" software that you use that to look at the file and make adjustments before printing (you can enlarge or shrink it, move it around, change the settings for infill and so on).
Your printer can use different kinds of filaments (different plastics have different properties, like hardness, color, etc).
Marc flies FW & FL: AL37, MiG-29, T45,F4, A4, A10, F104 70 and 90, P38, Dauntless SBD, Corsair, B17, B24, B26 & P61, Lipp.P19, ME262, Komets, Vampire, SeaVixen, FMS Tigercat, FOX Glider & Radian XL.
Rabid Models foamies, including my 8' B17 & 9' B36... and my Mud Ducks! www.rabidmodels.com
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