Re: RC 1/16 M113 Lynx C & R - Canadian army 1970s UN mission
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2021 3:36 am
Another fabulous build Louis!
I know I am few posts behind here but I just wanted mention my positive experience with 3D printed parts. I am currently using parts printed for my project in two different materials using two type of printing system.
For really big parts such as bar armour, I am using PLA+. This is a thermoplastic made from plant starch such as corn. This material is really tough and when printed with a 0.01mm nozzle is able to reproduce small details to a sufficiently accurate standard. There is also minimal layering. For 1/16 roadwheels, this would be a a good material because of its toughness and ability reproduce details such as bolt heads.
For small high detail parts, I am using a resin called Samos 128 and SLA printing. This material is really tough but has the added benefit of being able to be printed with 0.05 nozzle which delivers a highly detailed super smooth finish. This would be a good material to use for making masters for molds and resin casting.
My two cents.
And BTW your drive solution is really clever - very impressive!
Looking forward to following this build.
I know I am few posts behind here but I just wanted mention my positive experience with 3D printed parts. I am currently using parts printed for my project in two different materials using two type of printing system.
For really big parts such as bar armour, I am using PLA+. This is a thermoplastic made from plant starch such as corn. This material is really tough and when printed with a 0.01mm nozzle is able to reproduce small details to a sufficiently accurate standard. There is also minimal layering. For 1/16 roadwheels, this would be a a good material because of its toughness and ability reproduce details such as bolt heads.
For small high detail parts, I am using a resin called Samos 128 and SLA printing. This material is really tough but has the added benefit of being able to be printed with 0.05 nozzle which delivers a highly detailed super smooth finish. This would be a good material to use for making masters for molds and resin casting.
My two cents.
And BTW your drive solution is really clever - very impressive!
Looking forward to following this build.