I do the same. clove hitch knots. I have tried various methods, including gluing them on, and I find the clove hitch makes it look a lot nicer.
I like the detail resin provides. My first print ( included with the printer as a test)
very nice!
Resin printers are known for their ability to produce fine details. But they area bit size-limited. Filament printers can build bigger items but my experience with 3D printed is still pretty limited.
I am in the research step right now. On the one hand resin printers are good for details and finer printing than the filament printers, but on the other hand the parts require post processing and you need good ventilation since the resin is toxic.
For filament printing, I need to research how small a part it can print without loosing resolution. I like the fact that I don't need to clean and do further curing of the part. Saves on deskspace which for me is very limited.
For filament printing, I need to research how small a part it can print without loosing resolution. I like the fact that I don't need to clean and do further curing of the part. Saves on deskspace which for me is very limited.
They are both plastic. Mine will need to be painted for appropriate colors but that is easy to do when I am ship building. I am going to try some more trials to see what capabilities I have. One thing - I can easily print 400 of them in about 30 minutes! It is fun seeing what can be done! Incidentally, there are many different resins with different characteristics available. I need to experiment.
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I am still experimenting with this 3D printing and find it will be useful for me. I am using different FEP's (the transparent film in the bottom of the resin vat) and different resins - mainly on the suggestions I received on a 3D printing group via facebook. My latest try is with a naval cannon, using a resin that has ceramic powder as an integral ingredient. And I am trying different layer thicknesses as well as exposure times. The cannon pictured here is 50mm in length. 
Good evening Phil. Yep 3D printing has a useful place in our hobby. That is a stunning cannon you have printed. I have not got my resin printing up to your level yet. Awesome stuff ! The only downside I find is that 3D printing cannot replace the wood authentication and some clever painting may go some way to achieve this….. even still will never replicate that wood look. Non the less you have made some fantastic 3D parts. Cheers Grant
Next up - printed deadeyes. I drew up a deadeye, fairly plain, in Fusion 360 and will try printing maybe 10 to see how it goes. This is a 5mm deadeye and can be improved upon, design-wise but baby steps...still learning this stuff. Currently I am waiting for Amazon delivery to bring me a new bottle of resin that is colored and not slate gray. I'll post pics once I get them printed. Note that the deadeyes that came with my Nuestra del Pilar model are plastic. Fun stuff!
I think the gun is awesome, in both details and all-over appearance! It is way better than some kits manufacturer supplied in their kits. I am anxious to see them painted!
my thinking is on the model I am currently building, a lot of the guns are only barrels and not the full cannon. In the future, I could replace the barrels with whole naval artillery. Just a thought.
that's sounds like a good idea.
HI Phil,
Well I settled on a filament printer. The make and model is Creality Ender 3. I got a good deal on it and couldn't resist. Now I wait for it to arrive, in the meantime, I'll have to learn how to use FreeCad 3D
Should be fun.
Well I settled on a filament printer. The make and model is Creality Ender 3. I got a good deal on it and couldn't resist. Now I wait for it to arrive, in the meantime, I'll have to learn how to use FreeCad 3D
Should be fun.
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Congrats! I have an Ender 3 variation (they make about 8 or 10 now!). It's a good size print bed and easy t learn on. One day though, you'll want to get a resin, too - just so much detail! Have fun and try out the free stl files while you learn 3D design. (Cults3d, Yeggi, etc.)
Yes, I probably will want a resin printer at some point. But for now I was able to squeeze this one in.
Thanks
Great! Now the fun begins! There are a LOT of 3D Printer groups on Facebook. Some good, some not so good. But there is a bunch of FDM printer users who may help with questions. I take it that there are differences in the quality of the filaments available so a little study might be needed. I'm sure you'll have it totally under control. I am experimenting with different resins right now to see what happens. And along the way, making small flower pots for my wife's succulents. I'll post some pictures soon. I have also tried doing my own designs in Fusion 360 to see how that works and it seems to do just fine. When you get time, share your work with us. It'll be interesting for sure!
will do.