Serkan Sen Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Mike said: I'd lost track of your work for a while there, and you've made some brilliant progress. I'd be tempted to get a 3D printer if I had any talent for the software side. Thanks for your kind words Mike. Now I have almost all parts to start my build. I haven't decided yet whether to use kit main strut or to print it as well. Here are the printed and kit parts together: And the original vs printed parts: Serkan 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemguy3000 Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Wow, Serkan. Just... wow. Your 3D modeling skills are seriously impressive. Have you chosen a name for your aftermarket company yet? David 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 More fantastic work 👏👏👏 How does the kit main gear attach to the wheel well? I have also missed your latest updates (sorry 😔) but these enhancements really transform the Revell kit into what it might have been 👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 19 hours ago, Chemguy3000 said: Have you chosen a name for your aftermarket company yet? David www.slmd.us or www.slmd.eu Currently in demo mod. Nothing is available to sell. I made this website to learn how to build an online store. 😁 Serkan 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 6 hours ago, Alan P said: How does the kit main gear attach to the wheel well? There is a hole at underside of the main strut. I did a pin on wheel well which fits to that hole. Also there are two slots where wheel strut trunnions are sitting. Serkan 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Perfect solution, well done 👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 The print support plate and support structure of the wheel well have been removed and the area has been sanded to get a smooth surface which is necessary to glue to upper and lower fuselage halves together. A little modification is needed to place new wheel well. The black marked area has to be removed: I decided to model the main strut as well. I will post some images soon... Serkan 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 Here are few more pictures for the printed and original wheel well comparison: The main strut model was also nearly completed. I will post couple of pictures soon. Serkan 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 The main strut has been added to the assembly: The hydraulic pipes and the door retraction system will be added soon. I have started a test print and it will be completed next few hours. Serkan 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 This is so cool you talk about it, and two days later, there it is! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 I love the detail that's rendered in the 3D printed strut but at the end of the day, how strong will it be? -d- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted March 14, 2022 Author Share Posted March 14, 2022 22 hours ago, David H said: I love the detail that's rendered in the 3D printed strut but at the end of the day, how strong will it be? Thanks David, The resin looks very stiff and strong enough to carry the aircraft weight but we will see the result soon. I have already printed a pair (although the torque link length a bit exaggerated in the old model) and I will do some tests. Serkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Yeah the torque links DO look long, though that's gonna be a function of the length of oleo extension. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 Here are some pictures that show the printed and original parts together: I have already corrected the torque link length and now I am adding many other fine details to model. Hopefully I will finish all 3D modelling till end of this weekend and start to build the kit by next week. Or should I model the wheels as well? 🤔🤨🙃 Serkan 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 9 hours ago, Serkan Sen said: I have already corrected the torque link length and now I am adding many other fine details to model. Hopefully I will finish all 3D modelling till end of this weekend and start to build the kit by next week. I think we’re all tempted to see your build with all these printed gems! 🤤 9 hours ago, Serkan Sen said: Or should I model the wheels as well? 🤔🤨🙃 Yes, please! 🙂 The printed struts as well as other parts looks very uniform. More than that, these looks like they don’t need any sanding to smooth down the printing strokes. So tell us Serkan, is it a printer-related or something else? Most of commercial 3D-printed parts looks not so great as yours. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Maynard Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 This is absolutely incredible work! 👏👏👏👏 I have this kit in my stash and have thought about starting it, but seeing your development work and skills I will be waiting until you open your shop and start to sell the parts before opening the box! Again, amazing work and just shows how far 3D printing has come in a short time. Rob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old pelie Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Have been following this with great interest. My new revell blackbird is on the way. Have you thought of marketing your 3D parts? If so, how can I get them? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted April 22, 2022 Author Share Posted April 22, 2022 On 4/16/2022 at 9:16 PM, old pelie said: Have been following this with great interest. My new revell blackbird is on the way. Have you thought of marketing your 3D parts? If so, how can I get them? Thanks lot. I will gladly make them available when all parts are ready. I was suffering from back pain that was blocking me to sit in front of pc and complete the 3D modelling. Fortunately after couple of weeks stretching and exercises now it gets better and I had a chance to finish main landing gear strut model. Here are some pictures of the new model: Here is the entire MLG Bay assembly: The model is now ready to print: It will take 6 hours to see the results... Serkan 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 I would ask the same question as Nikolay. How did you get the prints without any 3d printing striations, or ribbing? All my prints have to be sanded and that removes all the small detail! Also what printer are you using? Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Serkan Sen said: I was suffering from back pain that was blocking me to sit in front of pc and complete the 3D modelling. Fortunately after couple of weeks stretching and exercises now it gets better and I had a chance to finish main landing gear strut model. Sounds very bad, I'm glad you are feeling better now 💪 Good to see you are working and improving the parts in stages, they look amazing, as expected! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Your CAD skills and attention to detail are most impressive. I'm glad you're feeling better. Cheers, Tom 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted April 24, 2022 Author Share Posted April 24, 2022 On 3/15/2022 at 10:04 PM, Nikolay Polyakov said: The printed struts as well as other parts looks very uniform. More than that, these looks like they don’t need any sanding to smooth down the printing strokes. So tell us Serkan, is it a printer-related or something else? Most of commercial 3D-printed parts looks not so great as yours. On 4/22/2022 at 7:03 PM, Brandy said: I would ask the same question as Nikolay. How did you get the prints without any 3d printing striations, or ribbing? All my prints have to be sanded and that removes all the small detail! Also what printer are you using? Ian My latest printer is Elegoo Mars 3 with 0.035mm XY resolution and 0.025mm Z step. I use Elegoo ABS like resin and I am very happy with the price/performance as the parts are much more resistant to impact and less brittle. I will also give try Eono 3D ABS Like Rapid Resin (Amazon Brand). Serkan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted April 24, 2022 Author Share Posted April 24, 2022 On 3/16/2022 at 2:07 PM, Rob Maynard said: This is absolutely incredible work! 👏👏👏👏 I have this kit in my stash and have thought about starting it, but seeing your development work and skills I will be waiting until you open your shop and start to sell the parts before opening the box! Again, amazing work and just shows how far 3D printing has come in a short time. Rob On 4/16/2022 at 9:16 PM, old pelie said: Have been following this with great interest. My new revell blackbird is on the way. Have you thought of marketing your 3D parts? If so, how can I get them? Thanks for your kind words. Once all the parts are fully tested and ready to use I can make them available to forum fellow members with a reasonable cost. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted April 24, 2022 Author Share Posted April 24, 2022 On 4/22/2022 at 8:55 PM, Alan P said: Sounds very bad, I'm glad you are feeling better now 💪 On 4/23/2022 at 7:59 AM, Tomjw said: Your CAD skills and attention to detail are most impressive. I'm glad you're feeling better. Tom Thanks Alan, Tom, Maybe I should allocate some of model build time for training and sport 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted April 24, 2022 Author Share Posted April 24, 2022 Here are the initial print results: There are some details to be improved but in overall I am very satisfied with the printed new part. More pictures will follow... Serkan 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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