3D printing

[PlanesPictures]

Third test bed is near to close. I'm surprised how much small errors is in my older models. For rendering it was not problem but now I have to do only closed volumes. Next favorites are prepared

[blackkite]

Oh you get 3D printer! 
I used to watch small 3D model of Pressurized water reactor steam generator.

[PlanesPictures]

More here:
http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,22058.0.html

[PlanesPictures]

First "hot" 3D-model

[c460]

Hi,
Very beautiful model, is it the Vickers 559 ?
Adrien

[PlanesPictures]

Of course, I like these heavy beauties (length 20.8 m and what about Northrop N-144  Lenght: 35,55 m - more as B-58B).

[GTX]

Another I would love to see in 1/48

[PlanesPictures]

In theory no problem. I will resize model 1.5x. What I will need to keep in mind is working box of 3D printer (near to 20x20x30 cm). Without rebuilding of model (thickenes 1 mm will be 1.5 mm) printed volume will be 2.25 of original volume and final price will be no less, too. But I want to do really unique collections. After first real printing on our concrete printer and notes of beta-tester we will produce next prepared models.

[sferrin]

Of course, I like these heavy beauties (length 20.8 m and what about Northrop N-144  Lenght: 35,55 m - more as B-58B).

The N-167 is one of my favorites.  4 J-79s (like the B-58).

[PlanesPictures]

N-167 has already its own directory. N-176 is ready

[sferrin]

Sweet!  Looking forward to it. 

[GTX]

I am really keen to see examples of the standard you hope to be printing at for these models.  Do you have any photos you can share?

[PlanesPictures]

I'm sorry I did not understand

[GTX]

I am interested in the resolution and quality of the parts.  For example, will they be equivalent to those at click2detail?

[Orionblamblam]

Are these 3D prints going to be one-offs? Or are you going to turn them into kits that people can buy?

If the latter, you're better off making one print, doing a lot of cleanup to the parts, then having the parts cast in resin. For more than a dozen or so kits, that's cheaper... and the quality is also a lot better. As great as 3D printing is to make master parts, it's still not yet to where you can sell *quality* kits straight from the printer. Even the best printers have regrettable surface finishes.