Iain Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 Apologies as usual for lack of photos - but had some time today, so here goes... As I've probably mentioned earlier, the cock[pit area was printed as a separate section - and single skinned with no infil, so that I could cut out the window sections. That was pretty straightforward with a fresh scalpel, and some files. Section then primed - first with Halfords Grey Primer, followed by a coat of Halfords Filler Primer, and here's where we are: Next item was to join the front two fuselage sections so that I could make a floor. The mating surfaces are pretty chunky (4mm wall thickness) - and faces perfectly 'true' - but a 20 thou styrene strap was added behind the joint to aid alignment and strength: After allowing a day for everything to dry, the floor and bulkhead were marked up on a sheet of 2mm thick styrene sheet using the 3D printed sections as a guide and a technical pencil to mark out: Back in a mo, there's more... Iain Rockie Yarwood, GMK, A-10LOADER and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 So today I've mostly been test fitting - and tweaking - the floor and bulkhead sections on the forward fuselage. Only this section will be detailed - the fuselage behind this is curtained off where the operator stations are and nothing would be visible of the final model. Here are the components dry fitted - a few gaps where everything needs strapping together after gluing: And with the cockpit section loosley placed to give an idea of my thinking: These parts are now bonded together with Revell Contacta (the stuff in the bottle with the needle applicator) and strapped up to dry overnight. Should be a *really* strong assembly! Also sanded back and primed the nose - ready for a little minor re-shaping and surface detailing: And primed with Halfords Primer: Blue skies! Iain LSP_Kevin, chukw, Buster99 and 20 others 22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 Oh, and nearly forgot, these two test pieces printed on my Phrozen Mini 4K LCD resin printer - the main panel, along with part of the overhead panel: The main panel needs trimming to shape - but very excited at the initial results! Iain patricksparks, A-10LOADER, Buster99 and 22 others 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Oooooh I am in Love Thats beautiful! Derek B and D.B. Andrus 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 I'm not sure I'd use the term beautiful - it's certainly interesting (or should that be challenging) as a project though... As said before, this is very much my 'apprentice test piece' - I'm using it to play with 3D Modelling and Printing techniques, so it's more a learning canvas than a means to a finished model - but we'll see. It's certainly been enjoyable so far - and I enjoy problem solving, which is most of the work. I will say though, HIPS prints are far easier to work with and prepare than ABS ones. Just removed the tape from the floor and it's all hardened off nicely. May get some more done later today and post some more pix. Iain Anthony in NZ, Christoffer Lindelav, Brett M and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Astonishing. It’s looking so impressive. The level of detail that these printers can achieve is bonkers. Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Brilliant progress, Iain. I got too carried away with other projects to continue with the P-8... regarding the main panel, do yourself a favour and overemphasize the thickness of the instruments, screens and the other raised parts of the panel - this will hugely ease painting. Your photos make me want to continue working on my Poseidon for sure! Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Impressive work Iain Derek Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Thanks for showing the way with these kits, Iain. I'll be referring back to this thread when I receive my OneManModel Electra (only the 1/72 version at this stage, sadly). Kev Anthony in NZ and Iain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 It really is incredible what these printers are able to accomplish. It really is the new frontier. Iain, Hemi and Anthony in NZ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheetah11 Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 This is a fantastic and interesting project Iain. I am interested to see how the details like the undercarriage will print. BTW if you ever intend to do an airliner version in the future, I have a color scheme for you. Cheers Nick HerculesPA_2, Model_Monkey, Derek B and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 Thanks for the interest everyone - appreciated! I'm on a hugely steep learning curve at present - and will probably back-track a few times as I find new ways to do things. The panels are a case in point - having a play to see how they turn out - and things like the undercarriage will be challenging - but the exciting thing about having the printers is that you suddenly realise anything is possible. Made a bit more progress - will try and photograph at the weekend. Have fun! Iain D.B. Andrus, LSP_Kevin and Derek B 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Cool project.... Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Spectacular project. Following this for sure Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 Last weekend I managed to get some of the fuselage sections glued together - and some filling and smoothing done. Now down to three major sections, rather than 6: And lesson learned - the rear section fell off the table and a section around the open bomb bay broke off. Luckily the split was along print layer lines - so relatively easy to re-bond. It was also a demonstration that the process that I'd used on other sections - of flooding the surface with MEK before sanding greatly enhances the shear strength of components, as it helps provide additional fusion between the layers - the broken section hadn't been treated yet! A section of 6mm clear acrylic I ordered last week arrived this morning - this will be cut into 6 x 4cm 'pegs' to locate the three fuselage sections - after reinforcing all accessible internal joints with styrene sheet. Have fun! Iain Starfighter, stusbke, HerculesPA_2 and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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