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FDM PLA 3D printing - with a model making inclination
PLA is actually heavier than water, but the models have a surface layer of 2-3 mm & the internal fill is 8% ( think of it as a internal stiffeners ), so they are quite light - but not that strong! Dave- Dave Ward
- Post #374
- Forum: 3D Printing and Digital Modelling
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FDM PLA 3D printing - with a model making inclination
Gun Carrier Mark I - printed in one piece, with organic supports still attached A few minutes work with side cutters.......................... A year ago, I didn't think it was possible to print these in one piece, but after a lot of printing & tweaking, I find it can be done. In this...- Dave Ward
- Post #372
- Forum: 3D Printing and Digital Modelling
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FDM PLA 3D printing - with a model making inclination
This is the results of a week or so of daytime printing...................... All 1/72................... Using my favourite Geeetech PLA filament - most are printed in one piece, apart from those with rotating turrets, there are some quibbles - the unditching beams on the Mark V ( too small )...- Dave Ward
- Post #370
- Forum: 3D Printing and Digital Modelling
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Spots on the Internet (2024)
From MiniArt - ' New Kit Coming Soon ' Dave -
Spots on the Internet (2024)
Odd that the lathe seems to have generated a bit of interest. VDF Boehringer Lathe - this one for sale on ebay & in the right hands will still turn out precision work We were told that we would be taught on old lathes - 'because most ships had vintage gear' & that is what you had to make do... -
Spots on the Internet (2024)
A render from the MiniArt website Looks like some of the museum pieces I learned to turn on! Dave -
Spots on the Internet (2024)
From MiniArt - ' new model coming soon' Hmmm - a pretty hefty lathe! Dave -
Spots on the Internet (2024)
On the Special Hobby Facebook page - After releasing the Viggen in 1/48, now in 1/72 Dave -
Latest Acquisitions (2024)
An early delivery from postie This is NOT the venerable Matchbox ( 1979 ) version, also reboxed by Revell, but a repop of the 2020 ICM model. Just a few pennies over £25 delivered - not a complex model.............. Dave -
Spots on the Internet (2024)
From ICM - ' on sale soon ' From MiniArt - New Kit Coming Soon OK - maybe 'track repair crew' - but if they're working like this would they have their helmets on & still be carrying sidearms? Dave -
Spots on the Internet (2024)
On the Magic Factory Facebook Page - 2 schemes for their upcoming A-4M Dave -
Spots on the Internet (2024)
From MiniArt - New Kit Coming Soon Dave -
Spots on the Internet (2024)
On the Copper State Model Facebook page: German Wanderer 4hp 2-cyl 1916 motorcycle - available in 1/32 & 1/35 - Impressive!!! Dave -
What has Disappeared?
This town in New Britain, Papua New Guinea disappeared in 1994.................... This the resprouting of Rabaul, after being evacuated, then destroyed by volcanic eruption. ( culprit middle distance ). I visited Rabaul several times, late 70s early 80s, Memorable for two reasons - there... -
Latest Acquisitions (2024)
Postie just dropped this off At < £17 delivered - not bad! Racking my brain, I can't remember ever making a Lancaster! Dave -
Spots on the Internet (2024)
On the DoraWings Facebook page - on release soon Dave -
Spots on the Internet (2024)
On the Takom Facebook page Just what is needed, another Tiger :rolling: Dave -
Spots on the Internet (2024)
From ICM - April Releases - as well as the Ford Model A Dave -
Spots on the Internet (2024)
On the Takom Facebook page - the answer to their earlier teaser On the Meng Facebook page..... From ICM - ' on sale soon ' Be interesting to see how ICM deal with the wheels, wire spoked and all - their spiel on the bottom of the box is always slightly odd - " beautifully decorating the... -
Trying to have 1/72 fun with the 1940 McClellan- Barclay wacky camouflage schemes.
This guy must have seen the dazzle camouflage applied to ships in WWI...................... The camouflage system was proposed by the artist Norman Wilkinson, and was applied to many vessels Purpose was to confuse the course, speed & type of ship - must have taken ages to apply! Haven't seen...- Dave Ward
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- Forum: Aeroplanes Under Construction
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