The 6th Day - Whispercraft

[GTX]

What scale?

 

[Tipam]

What scale?

... approximately 1/32 scale (17" long)

 

[GTX]

Ta. I would be interested in procuring if in 1/48 or 1/35. I presume the file is scaleable?

 

[Tipam]

Ta. I would be interested in procuring if in 1/48 or 1/35. I presume the file is scaleable?

Yes. it could be a lot bigger or smaller.

 

[Tipam]

I think I've sorted the snap angles for the helicopter and aeroflight modes using 'double dimples' and a spring ...

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

Looks like a nice 3D printer.

 

[Tipam]

Looks like a nice 3D printer.

Yes, just got the Bambu Lab P1P - absolutely brilliant machine and very fast!

 

[Tipam]

Taking shape ...
...rear engine view ...

I couldn't believe but I dropped it after that and broke a rotor and clip section
No worries - it still needs quite a few more mods before it's finished!

 

[Tipam]

This mid section is now on it's 5th iteration! ... features spring loaded prop shaft ejector, separate turbine rotors (since they're very tricky to paint otherwise) and a mechanism that holds the top dome in place when in 'aeroflight' (as per Ron Cobb's design )

 

[Tipam]

Working on the undercarriage - not an easy task fitting it all in! - should be complete by tomorrow ...



Just going to print ...

 

[Tipam]

Rear landing gear came out really well on the Bambu P1P - very precise and fits well ...

 

[GTX]

Looking good

 

[Tipam]

Another update - landing gear now installed on front and back and added canards;

 

[Tipam]

Cockpit views ...

 

[Scott Kenny]

Cockpit views ...
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First thought: Very nice!

Second thought: seat belts. I can't tell if you're modeling the seat belts onto the cushions or will add them later. But please don't forget them!

 

[Tipam]

First thought: Very nice!

Second thought: seat belts. I can't tell if you're modeling the seat belts onto the cushions or will add them later. But please don't forget them!

Yes, it certainly could do with seat belts - I'll add those in on next print

 

[publiusr]

I think I've sorted the snap angles

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The layering is interesting... artifact or intentional?

 

[Tipam]

The layering is interesting... artifact or intentional?

There will be some layering due to the way the 3D printer forms the print; however, it can be reduced with a smaller layer depth.
Priming and fine sanding can eliminate the layers altogether.

 

[Scott Kenny]

There will be some layering due to the way the 3D printer forms the print; however, it can be reduced with a smaller layer depth.
Priming and fine sanding can eliminate the layers altogether.

So artifact then.

I've seen a few models where the artist took advantage of the layering to achieve visual effects.

 

[publiusr]

That would work best on the Super Star Destroyer "cortex" where each layer amounts to a deck---at that scale.

 

[Tipam]

That would work best on the Super Star Destroyer "cortex" where each layer amounts to a deck---at that scale.

That would be fun to make!

 

[Nik]

Has a flying drone version of the concept been attempted ??

 

[Tipam]

Has a flying drone version of the concept been attempted ??

That's beyond the scope of my modelling abilities I'm afraid!

Another quick update:

I recently purchased the Bambu AMS unit (4 colours) and had a go at making 5x Whispercraft with 'CHARTER.com' emblazoned on each side. Here are the initial results ...








Free spinning rotors ...

 

[Tipam]

Now with motorized rotors using a 4mm phone vibration motor, LR44 and tiny switch ...

 

[martinbayer]

What's the scale and commercial availability?

 

[Tipam]

What's the scale and commercial availability?

Hi Martin, I can sell at a 'hobby level' the printed design (with permission from the Ron Cobb estate) ... the scale can be made to order (1/100 up to 1/28 approximately). The main bulk of the design is nearly complete although I'm making the final touches to improve fittings, mechanisms, wiring etc..

 

[dunarispace]

Amazing stuff