@Boilermaker1 posted:I have been giving this a go.
ive printed sections 1-4 and just got 5 going.
Ender 5 Pro
.12mm layers, 7% infill (cubic)Hot end 215C, bed 60C
Microcenter PLA+
Sliced with Cura
The only “issue” is the file imports as mm not inches, and needs to be scaled up 2538.07% to print right. It’s no big deal. I know we're working with a repurposed model, but its missing the overwing emergency exits. Those will need to be painted or decaled on.
every once in a while I get a misprint layer. Right now I’m trying to get a complete model, then I can go back and deal with that. I printed the outer shell 4 layers thick, so it’s probably strong enough, probably will just go over the bad layers with squadron and sand. I suspect that’ll need to be done on the seams anyways.
I’m going to use the Shapeways cradles, and that guy also has the clearance frame too.... Have enough atlas flats to do a couple, just need to repaint them.I would love to know if anyone has found a print material which is the right shade of green. Right now my plan is to assemble and clean up the joints, then paint it a light grey, followed by translucent green. I know that wrapped up finish is going to be hard to get. I'll probably experiment a bit on some plastic sheet, etc... before I take a crack at the model itself.
Its very cool to see other people making these models. Sorry about the scale issues my CAD software doesn't let me change units once I start a model, and I'm use to scaling the models in the slicer.
Where did you come up with 2538.07%? The correct conversion should be 2540.00% since there are 25.4 mm per inch.
As for paint I found that rustoleum deep mint #338934 is close. I picked it mostly because its cheap.
I'm going to post some cradles for REV_01. They aren't as nice as REV_02 but they will fit the plane. I'm not sure if the ones on shapeways will fit correctly.
Keep up the good work!
