Scratchbuilt DUKW
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Raminator
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Re: Scratchbuilt DUKW
Off to a great start Mssr. Tox, especially with those moulded tyres. I've tried printing my own with a variety of flexible resins before, but I think your approach of silicone moulding them is much smarter. Less hassle and better results!
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MonsieurTox
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Re: Scratchbuilt DUKW
Thank you Raminator !
I've never used the flexible resin, but I've heard they are quite hard to print well. But when you success they look great ! Maybe I'll try someday but they are not cheap and if you have to empty 2 fulls bottles before finding the right settings....
My parts for 3D printing :
https://cults3d.com/@CaptainTox
https://cults3d.com/@CaptainTox
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MonsieurTox
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Re: Scratchbuilt DUKW
Some news about the DUKW !
The hull is done is done but with no details. I still have to do all the superstructures, cargo bay etc.
Im still testing various motors but it runs. It doesnt do sharp turns... it's so long !
I had to design my own axle casings and I fitted the shaft and gears from WPL axles. All the axles available off the shelf were too wide. I may redo the front one.
The suspensions work pretty well, I just copied the original, it's as bouncy as the real one on rough terrain !
This thing is huge in comparison to the small M8 I'm also working on !
The hull is made of three 3D printed parts. It was not easy to get virtually seamless assembly. Lot of sanding was required !
It's super heavy but it float very well, and I guess I'll have to add more weight to it when finished.
The hull is done is done but with no details. I still have to do all the superstructures, cargo bay etc.
Im still testing various motors but it runs. It doesnt do sharp turns... it's so long !
I had to design my own axle casings and I fitted the shaft and gears from WPL axles. All the axles available off the shelf were too wide. I may redo the front one.
The suspensions work pretty well, I just copied the original, it's as bouncy as the real one on rough terrain !
This thing is huge in comparison to the small M8 I'm also working on !
The hull is made of three 3D printed parts. It was not easy to get virtually seamless assembly. Lot of sanding was required !
It's super heavy but it float very well, and I guess I'll have to add more weight to it when finished.
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My parts for 3D printing :
https://cults3d.com/@CaptainTox
https://cults3d.com/@CaptainTox
Re: Scratchbuilt DUKW
That looks nice. I've been trying to water seal the 1/6th Ford GPA so I'm hoping that hull will look as good as yours when I'm done.
Derek
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Abe Froman
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Re: Scratchbuilt DUKW
This is going to be one amazing build. Looking forward to the pond launch.
Re: Scratchbuilt DUKW
super nice tyres..., and the Dukw is looking good
not an expert, just pretty bloody keen
