GunnarO Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Hi all Have an idea that starting a thread here will help me get this done, but it's going to be a long lasting experience I'm afraid. Sooo.... This is my first build in years, (20 years in fact, kids have now grown and are starting to move out ) so I'm a bit rusty on building. At the same time I want to find out how I can use my 3D printer for this hobby as well. It will be a scratch building project and a lot of experimenting with 3D printing for model kits. The intention is to print larger parts as a "kit" and detail it with plastic card and whatever suits when building. I've seen some of the marvelous metal work done by Peter (Airscale), and plan to do something similar for the skin. (after a LOT of practice) The subject was a natural choice, I've been involved with the http://whirlwindfighterproject.org/ for some years. Doing all the CAD work for the project gives access to all available documentation there is on the Whirlwind, and that's what this model is based on. The Whirlwind is not a particularly large plane, in 1/24 scale it has a wingspan of 571,5 mm and a total length of 411,7 mm. That's why I chose this scale. Since the 1/32 scale model from Special Hobby has been announced, it would be silly to start a scratch build in that scale when a kit is soon to be released. Bigger is better... On to the experiments... I've chosen a wall thickness of 0,8 mm, and doing panel line details with a gap of 0,2 mm. Panel lines is just for placing metal panels at a later stage. Surface structure is present since I'm using an FDM printer, and I have to test if I need to do much filling and sanding before putting on metal panels. I'm using a Prusa i3 printer for printing, and I'm very satisfied with the detail level of the prints. I just have to figure out how to print thin wall parts most efficiently. First test was no success, they need a firmer base to stay put on the table... Next one... was ok I guess... (I have removed some details to have a clean and simple model to start with) I'll experiment some more and do another print before selecting what works best. Cheers HerculesPA_2, Alburymodeler, Guyman1 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Looks great! 3D printing surely is the future of the hobby, and where eventually, all things seem headed toward. GunnarO and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Welcome to LSP by the way! Please do continue to share your work, we love pics. GunnarO and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Looking forward to it in light of the scratch built 1:1 that is being done as we speak. GunnarO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trak-Tor Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Wow! Great! I've been watching your Whirlwind project for some years... Actually I've visited your site for some news earlier today. Just keep posting. GunnarO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Good to see you here Gunnar, And...WOW!!! Cheers Cees GunnarO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 (edited) Oh, Wow! Not a lot of us doing 1/24 scratch build. I think it's a great scale to explore the hobby. I'll be following this one closely. The Whirlwind is a favorite of mine. Glad you made your way here, Gunnar Edited October 6, 2017 by Jim Barry GunnarO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 What an awesome project to debut with! Looking forward to following along, Gunnar. Welcome aboard! Kev GunnarO and Alburymodeler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alburymodeler Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Great to see the first correct fuselage with no fairing where it joins the wing. I believe this will be one awesome model indeed. GunnarO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Hi Gunnar, what an ambitious project Being infected by the 3d-printing virus myself, I'll follow this build with interest. There is a thread about 3d printing in the generell discusion section if you have questions: http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=70571 Cheers Alex GunnarO and Alburymodeler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnarO Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 Thanks a lot guys! You sure make newbies feel welcome here Cees: Thanks, I couldn't wait for HK Models to get started with their 1/32 scale version One of the downside to 3D printing is waiting for the next print to finish... looks like it's going to be a long night... Cheers Starfighter, HerculesPA_2, Alburymodeler and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunwinglow Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Great thread, one of my favourite types, and using the modern tech! Will be watching this one! My father saw one of the Bath collisions during the war, but said they were very exciting to see flying! GunnarO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Welcome and a big â€Hurrah!†to your ambitious plans... Will very much be tuning in to this one. Cracking plane! Torben GunnarO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'n Wannabe Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 What material are you using for the printing? GunnarO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 GunnarO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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