3D printed projects
10-01-2019, 10:30 AM
#52
No hurry my friend. If I get too fidgety, I can finish out more of those 3d printed wood crates you sent me. I still have a bag of them to work on.
10-04-2019, 11:13 AM
#53
I've been in the RC hobby a very long time, and started 3D printing a couple of years ago. Only now connecting the two hobbies.
I'm making a 1/16 scale Landing Craft for my Heng Long Sherman tank. I tried sending you a PM, but that doesn't seem to be working. I'm very interested in the RC scale trailers you've made. Those are awesome! Any chance of getting the STL files?
Thanks,
Robert
I'm making a 1/16 scale Landing Craft for my Heng Long Sherman tank. I tried sending you a PM, but that doesn't seem to be working. I'm very interested in the RC scale trailers you've made. Those are awesome! Any chance of getting the STL files?
Thanks,
Robert
10-11-2019, 05:30 PM
#55
I've been smitten by the 3D printing bug too. I bought an Eligoo Mars resin printer. Its very capable (ie accurate) but I cannot get consistent results with it. There is definitely a learning curve with resin printers. My prints are getting better as I learn more. For every part you see here, I have about 3 or more fails - LOL. These are some of my own models, US gas can, and track links and models from Thingyverse. All are printed using Elegoo resin. All military parts are 1/6 scale. The slicer software allows you to scale the part to any size - as long as it fits into the build area.
German gas can close up.
German gas can detail
Track link
Gas cans
Wheel hub with pressed in bearing
German gas can close up.
German gas can detail
Track link
Gas cans
Wheel hub with pressed in bearing
10-21-2019, 11:36 AM
#58
The one ton trailer is operational. It has the trailer lights hooked up and the markings on it. I still need to add the hoops and canvas cover. Hooked up to the CCKW, the truck / trailer combo is 65 cm (25 1/2 inches) long. The trailer lights are powered off a battery pack in the CCKW cargo bed.
I'm thinking of modifying my half track hitch and adding a power outlet to it so it can tow the trailer too.
I'm thinking of modifying my half track hitch and adding a power outlet to it so it can tow the trailer too.
10-21-2019, 11:48 AM
#59
Hey Paco, did you get the box? Or are those tail lights left over from the first job? You'll have to tell me about that trailer hitch on the back of the truck. Where did you get that?
10-21-2019, 12:19 PM
#60
I did get the box, thanks. Those are the tail lights you sent me. The hitch was from here...
https://store.rc4wd.com/Pintle-hook-...ng_p_1086.html
I made the lunette ring myself, as the one they supply was too big for the trailer and did not look correct.
https://store.rc4wd.com/Pintle-hook-...ng_p_1086.html
I made the lunette ring myself, as the one they supply was too big for the trailer and did not look correct.
10-21-2019, 12:28 PM
#62
Yep, it is kind of spendy, and not exactly like a USA WW2 hitch, but I like that it's a working pintle.
10-24-2019, 05:53 AM
#64
OH, pretty!
10-24-2019, 09:24 AM
#67
Tell me about it - I picked up one of these at the weekend 
IBG Models - 1/35 Scale - 35003 Einheitsdiesel Pritschenwagen (metal cargo body)
(Its all Wayne's fault...)
IBG Models - 1/35 Scale - 35003 Einheitsdiesel Pritschenwagen (metal cargo body)(Its all Wayne's fault...)
10-24-2019, 09:36 AM
#69
Man you guys are making some awesome stuff. I wish I had the time to overcome a learning curve to do this but I just dont. Soon I could afford a really good printer im just not there on the pc designing or the time to do this stuff. Maybe in 6-8 years when jerome gets old enough i will put him to work learning this stuff.
I need a local guy to get going doing this.
I need a local guy to get going doing this.
10-24-2019, 10:27 AM
#72
Trust me you don't - I just looked at all of the curves on the AFKX 502 and went 'Nope!'. The IH is very similar to the Autocar however - even more slab like in appearance.
(If you just want a semi tractor, we could just slap a 5th wheel on a CCKW chassis? I have pictures of the one that was at East Kirkby this year...)
(If you just want a semi tractor, we could just slap a 5th wheel on a CCKW chassis? I have pictures of the one that was at East Kirkby this year...)
10-24-2019, 10:50 AM
#74
@ Rich
Time as you say is the most valuable commodity. The CAD software we use is available free for hobby users, there are plenty of tutorials out there on Youtube, and its been proven that you don't need an expensive 3D printer to get decent models. If a guy can scratch build something out of plasticard or shape something out of modelling clay, they can model something in 3D CAD. If they go down the route of buying a 1/35 kit as a reference, then all of the size and shape information is right there to be measured, and the parts are already broken down for to help figure out printing and assembly.
We've all been whinging for years that Tamiya or whoever won't release 'X', but now the means are in our hands and we need more people to 'have a go'.
Time as you say is the most valuable commodity. The CAD software we use is available free for hobby users, there are plenty of tutorials out there on Youtube, and its been proven that you don't need an expensive 3D printer to get decent models. If a guy can scratch build something out of plasticard or shape something out of modelling clay, they can model something in 3D CAD. If they go down the route of buying a 1/35 kit as a reference, then all of the size and shape information is right there to be measured, and the parts are already broken down for to help figure out printing and assembly.
We've all been whinging for years that Tamiya or whoever won't release 'X', but now the means are in our hands and we need more people to 'have a go'.
10-24-2019, 10:52 AM
#75
