Andreas.R Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 (edited) Giddey to all, I tried to scratch build the coal winches, but as they are very tiny peaces (3 mm height) and 20 x, I did not succeed. So I decided to 3D print them. I worked many hours with TINKERCAD and learned to use it. Then I uploaded the 3D file at SHAPEWAYS and ordered the model. Starting the next lesson: the printability! Loose shells, thin walls and the scale. The design of the coal winch is relatively simple there are only 8 shells, so I got it after 6 tries. Here are the pic´s of this design: and the real thing: here is the next step for the build, 3D printed boat davits and the 2 boat cranes: take look at the red arrow ! This is the previous scratch build part and should be exchanged with 3D Part boat crane The boat davits - challenge was/is they should be movable! Design relatively simple: and the real challenge - the 2 boat cranes! I have to make 2 different designs to get it placed at my model. As designed with tinkercad: As designed with tinkercad: A very komplex design, 4 movable parts, 2 different designs and more than 60 shells! When shapeways noted issues, I had to disconnect up to 20 shells, -change the design, realign and connect the shells again. When uploaded I often discovered missing shells, and start all over again. Here what I ordered at shapeways: I am waiting now for the printed parts, I am very curious! regards Andreas Edited March 14, 2020 by Andreas.R new pictures 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutcastJoel Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 these look awesome! I always love when people do scratchbuilding or designing bespoke detail bits. Please keep the updates coming! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas.R Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 2 Coal Winches the boat crane with attached PE (railing, ladder, and platform supports) the 2 davits at the aft superstructure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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