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| edtherenderman, Image # 42032 | 13 Apr 20 08:56 |
From the front |
| edtherenderman, Image # 42031 | 13 Apr 20 08:55 |
I’ve been busy over the last couple of weeks working on the Hannover. I 3D modeled and printed the cockpit combing. I used my FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) printer with ABS plastic, instead of my DLP printer that I used for the interior parts. The FDM printer only has a resolution of 300 microns instead of 50, but for something as big as the combing, the high resolution isn’t as important. Plus the ABS is much more flexible and sandable, which is important since there are slight imperfections in the fuse I was able to accommodate by flexing the combing. I printed it in four parts, glued them together, sanded and filled as needed. Since this is ABS plasitc, I can use standard plastic model glues and fillers. The combing is attached to the previously sheeted fuse using thin and thick CA and kicker. Once set, I used Lightweight spackling to fill and sand. |
| Skyediamonds1985, Comment for image # 41982 | 04 Apr 20 20:51 |
| edthere: Although I don't have a laser cutter/printer, I'd be interested in watching or seeing a "How to." |
| biplane guy, Comment for image # 41973 | 03 Apr 20 09:43 |
| That is impressive! All of this new technology is leaving us geezers behind. In the very near future you'll be able to to open an app on your iPhone, select an aircraft model from a drop-down menu, select the engine you prefer, location and quantity of oil stains on the crankcase, hit select and have it waiting on your 3D printer by the time you get home from work. |
| edtherenderman, Comment for image # 41982 | 01 Apr 20 08:56 |
| Thanks Don! |
| edtherenderman, Comment for image # 41981 | 01 Apr 20 08:55 |
| Thanks for the comments! Probably too obsessive, but it is getting me through our challenging times! |
| rgood, Comment for image # 41981 | 31 Mar 20 11:45 |
| Wonderful job - amazing detail, superb! |
| Don C, Comment for image # 41982 | 31 Mar 20 11:06 |
| That is unreal! Beautiful job. |
| edtherenderman, Image # 41982 | 31 Mar 20 08:53 |
Looking forward: This the observers station. The long focus camera is mounted with the lens looking through a access hole in the floor. The radio is on the left. On the upper right is a box that holds film cartridge. Each cartridge has six film plates that cycle through as each picture is taken. |
| edtherenderman, Image # 41981 | 31 Mar 20 08:49 |
Looking aft: Here you can see the pilot's seat, yoke, fuel tank and seat belts. |
| edtherenderman, Image # 41980 | 31 Mar 20 08:47 |
Engine isn't mounted yet. I still have a little more firewall detail to add. Gray box on the left is the ammo box. The Spandau Machine gun will mount above and to the left. |
| edtherenderman, Image # 41979 | 31 Mar 20 08:45 |
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| edtherenderman, Image # 41978 | 31 Mar 20 08:44 |
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| edtherenderman, Image # 41977 | 31 Mar 20 08:44 |
Cockpit and observer sections of aircraft mostly complete. Most interior parts where 3D printed. however, the seat belts where done with sheet polystyrene and 22 gauge wire. All wood was stained with oak stain with a mat clear over the top. The camera frame and bracing above the pilots seat was created with soldered copper tubing. Parts where hand painted, then given a coat wash to age them. |
| Don C, Comment for image # 41973 | 30 Mar 20 13:39 |
| Wow! |
| edtherenderman, Image # 41973 | 30 Mar 20 10:50 |
Closeup of rear rear bank of cylinders, carb and duel mags. |
| edtherenderman, Image # 41972 | 30 Mar 20 10:49 |
Top view showing rocker arms. Each was individually printed and installed. Push rods are 22 gauge wire. |
| edtherenderman, Image # 41971 | 30 Mar 20 10:48 |
Other side f engine with water input lines. Exhaust headers not installed. |
| edtherenderman, Image # 41970 | 30 Mar 20 10:47 |
Argus III engine assembled and painted. Left side is thrust end. |
| Don C, Comment for image # 41952 | 25 Mar 20 11:11 |
| Thanks for the explanation. It's really a neat thing.
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