BiggTim Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Very, VERY, impressed with your 3D modeling skills! GMK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 6 hours ago, josebagasteiz said: I have to admit that I did not like the 3D printing of this vehicle at all, since there were striations everywhere. But, once cleaned, the aspect is magnificent!! Now I follow this construction with enthusiasm!! Thanks, Jose. I know what you mean - raw prints can be a bit rough, straight off the printer. Just need some high build automotive primer & sanding. 4 hours ago, BiggTim said: Very, VERY, impressed with your 3D modeling skills! Thanks, Tim. Very kind of you to say. BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 7/15/2022 at 5:53 PM, GMK said: Thanks, Tim. Very kind of you to say. You're very welcome. I am 3D modeler by trade (buildings), but I would very much like to get my Fusion 360 skills up to par with yours. Sadly, after working in Revit for 40 hours a week, I don't have the drive to spend all my free time doing the same in Fusion. I can't even bring my self to build a model for some time now, so the printer sits neglected. GMK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 7/13/2022 at 5:10 PM, GMK said: Thanks, Ryan. I’ll wait until the cleanup is complete for closeups so I can A/B it. @GMK My apologies I did not scroll up to see the after print shots! GMK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 On 7/19/2022 at 1:26 AM, BiggTim said: You're very welcome. I am 3D modeler by trade (buildings), but I would very much like to get my Fusion 360 skills up to par with yours. Sadly, after working in Revit for 40 hours a week, I don't have the drive to spend all my free time doing the same in Fusion. I can't even bring my self to build a model for some time now, so the printer sits neglected. I feel you, mate. Nothing worse than work blending into your hobby life or vice versa. Not sure skills is the description I’d use about my use of Fusion360. More like a monkey with a drop saw. On 7/19/2022 at 3:14 AM, Ryan said: @GMK My apologies I did not scroll up to see the after print shots! Not at all. Dialling in the resin printer - actually more like dialling in the addition of supports of the models before printing. Very different to filament printing. Lots of detail to capture on the idlers, sprocket wheels, & idler axle. Thanks for looking in. TankBuster, panzerrob, patricksparks and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Excellent, I have already warned the missus I will need another printer to create the finer details like this! GMK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Wow. This is scale modeling for sure! GMK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 After a bit of a break, I’ve collected some references & set to work on the T50 turret in earnest. I’m lucky (?) to have had the foresight to do a walk around of my vehicle whilst deployed. These pics captured a lot of details & will really help with the painting. Even have some top views & my personal weapon. The turret design was solid. I’ve since added some additional detail & hollowed it out to reduce mass & resin. Thanks for looking in. Ryan, Jeff T, LSP_Matt and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff T Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Great work GMK!....this is looking very good! I like your pics of your own vehicle too....good inspiration for me working on the 1/35 AFV Club M113A1 MRV at the moment. Looking forward to seeing this one progress. Cheer's, Jeff. GMK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Jeff T said: Great work GMK!....this is looking very good! I like your pics of your own vehicle too....good inspiration for me working on the 1/35 AFV Club M113A1 MRV at the moment. Looking forward to seeing this one progress. Cheer's, Jeff. Thanks, Jeff, appreciate the kind words. The AFV MRV is a nice kit. I’m considering one in 1:16. First test print of the turret looks okay. Some tweaks to make. Thanks for looking in. patricksparks, panzerrob, Ryan and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroen_R90S Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Good stuff, like I commented on Ryan's build, I may not comment much but it is very nice to see the creation process! Ryan and GMK 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 The turret is resin, yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 7 hours ago, jeroen_R90S said: Good stuff, like I commented on Ryan's build, I may not comment much but it is very nice to see the creation process! Thanks for commenting @jeroen_R90S It’s been a journey! 2 hours ago, Ryan said: The turret is resin, yes? That it is, Ryan. When I made the call to print it in resin, I decided to hollow out the object & block out some interior details. Ryan and jeroen_R90S 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 The test print revealed some issues with the base design, plus some opportunities to optimise things. The visiblocks will likely be 3D printed clear resin, about 2.5mm thick. The hatch cover will be closed, so the interior detail just has to convey the impression that the turret isn’t empty. On the slicer: Thanks for looking in. Rockie Yarwood, jeroen_R90S and panzerrob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 Great thing about resin prints is that they take no time at all. Here’s the print for the v2 of the T50 turret, pictured alongside a resin cast of my scratch built turret from 2016. Test fit on the hull. Thanks for looking in. LSP_Matt, Jeff T and Model_Monkey 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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