The 3D Printer Thread

[Max-U52]

Will, it sounds like you missed it when someone posted the polyurethane technique. It sounds very similar to what you're doing except he's using regular spray paint, applying a medium coat, then immediately applying light coats of fast drying spray polyurethane and setting the piece underneath the fan in between coats. If I can find the video I'll post it here so you can see it. I'm not sure which method will be better, you might be able to get tips from his or maybe they'll get tips from yours.

[Will01Capri]

Will, it sounds like you missed it when someone posted the polyurethane technique. It sounds very similar to what you're doing except he's using regular spray paint, applying a medium coat, then immediately applying light coats of fast drying spray polyurethane and setting the piece underneath the fan in between coats. If I can find the video I'll post it here so you can see it. I'm not sure which method will be better, you might be able to get tips from his or maybe they'll get tips from yours.

Nice one, that be a great help yeah.

I only came across it because i thought what the hell i have 2.5litres in the garden shed, lets see if it will work haha
It may be a while before i actually have to go and buy any which is even better lol

[Max-U52]

When you see the video the guy is working on a 3D printed skull that has some serious layer lines on it but by the time he's done it's almost completely smooth and he never touches it with sandpaper. Unless someone else beats me to it, I'll see if I can find that video when I get home from work and I'll post it here for you to check it out. I tried it and got mixed results. I think it will be a very good technique for some applications but not so much in other instances.

[Will01Capri]

Excellent, many thanks


I was bored one evening so set this thing up and then let it print. 18hrs! hahahahha whooops
I was sick and tired of losing my recharge batteries and wanted something neat to hold them. I like singles as i use them in lots of different controllers and models, this also lets me keeps sets together

[Will01Capri]

A bit of a tease, but the 1st prototype print completed last night and i pieced it together. It looks like this is going to work great.
Pictures later

[Son of a gun-ner]

When you see the video the guy is working on a 3D printed skull that has some serious layer lines on it but by the time he's done it's almost completely smooth and he never touches it with sandpaper. Unless someone else beats me to it, I'll see if I can find that video when I get home from work and I'll post it here for you to check it out. I tried it and got mixed results. I think it will be a very good technique for some applications but not so much in other instances.

Is this the video you meant Gary?
WibblyWobbly uses bumper paint.

Watch "Easy Way to Smooth PLA | No Sanding" on YouTube

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[Max-U52]

Yeah, that's the video. I tried it and had mixed results. For some things it's really good, and for others, not so much.

[Will01Capri]

Its just a quick mock up with cyano drops. It has to come apart as i didn't put it together 100%
There lots of extra parts still to make for this, but i have already made mods as you can see so there is a fold up steady with height adjustment. bearings in wheels so it can run. Rubber strips being cut and glue for the outer wheel. Also working leaf spring suspension and fold down chimney.

I am going to make a 1/16, 1/10 & 1/6 version for fun. I love this little thing.

[Model Builder 4]

That looks fantastic Will, great work

Cheers, Lee.

[Son of a gun-ner]

LOL, fantastic. You not going to make a full size one for when you travel about?