Starfighter Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 Yes, folded wings as I usually do. It wouldn't even fit into my cabinet with the wings extended... HerculesPA_2 and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 That's one good looking whale. Matt Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarpen Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 On 6/7/2020 at 2:18 AM, Starfighter said: Dan, the file is available on CGTrader. Making it printable includes scaling it, adding material thickness, making the model watertight and cutting it into pieces suitable for printing and assembly. As the 3D model was not intended to be printed, it is just a hull without any physical wall thickness. All this can be done using programs like Meshmixer and Netfabb. Hi Ben Do you know if Fusion 360 can handle this cind of work as well? I have found a couple of models I would like to try this out on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 I don't think so, but as both MEshmixer and Netfabb are free, there is no reason not to try them! flarpen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarpen Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 46 minutes ago, Starfighter said: I don't think so, but as both MEshmixer and Netfabb are free, there is no reason not to try them! Which one do you prefer/use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy! Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Ben hope you don’t mind me jumping in... Fusion 360 does have mesh tools. I’ve used the functions but only to reverse engineer an .stl or other mesh file. Since 3D printers slice up mesh files there’s no need for Fusion 360, the mesh software Ben suggested is free and more than adequate. Now if you want to make large changes that’s a horse of a different color. Timmy! Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarpen Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 As I have Fusion 360 already it would be good not to have to use/learn another software. But as you say, if they are free and if you can do that kind of work easer then I may try one of those softwares as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 whats happening with the 53? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 On 6/9/2020 at 4:26 PM, flarpen said: Which one do you prefer/use? Both of them! I prefer Netfabb to repair meshes and Meshmixer to scale, split and extrude parts. Oliver, the 53 has received another cost of primer yesterday but my current focus is on the Skywarrior. A-10LOADER, Out2gtcha, flarpen and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) My Photon has been upgraded with a double Z-rail and is currently busy printing the engines - finally no layer shifts anymore! As the parts are so big, printing takes a lot of time, so I decided to add some raised rivet detail to the seats. I did not add these raised rivets to the CAD data as they would have been destroyed duwing sanding anyway. After a coat of primer, the seat belts will be added. Edited June 19, 2020 by Starfighter patricksparks, A-10LOADER, easixpedro and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 This is awesome !! Steve Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Nice work Ben! Is the double Z axis upgrade a DIY kit or do you have to return the machine to the manufacturer to do it? Craig Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 Craig, it's a DIY upgrade made by a guy from the UK. It'S easily installed and a huge improvement over the single Z-rail. brahman104 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Nice. It has a metallic sheen. 'My Photon has been upgraded with a double Z-rail . . . finally no layer shifts anymore!' I understand this general statement. Could you be more specific, technical? Thank you. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 What would you like to know, Mark? The Photon has issues with large parts. When suction becomes too big, there are layer shifts in the parts due to the single Z-rail which has too much play. A precisely machined double Z-rail with less play eliminates those layer shifts. I am not sure whether or not it's allowed to post the link to the product over here - if it's not, please let me know and I will remove the link. CLICK ME brahman104, A-10LOADER, dodgem37 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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