KJC's 3D Printing
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Yes, in hindsight I should have painted the PDCs before attaching them.
I would have liked to paint the hull segments before combining them, however the bits didn't fit together as well as I would have liked which means I needed to fill the gaps and then prime over them. If it had all fitted as intended then yes.
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I understand, but to be there messing with the model is the way to take such decisions
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Hello:
, but also I know there are very fine markers for model kits like Gundams.
I would say make them very carefully
, but also I know there are very fine markers for model kits like Gundams.
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How did you do the shadow pointed bits, are they not to brittle?
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They are very brittle, but it's not that difficult.
If the points are all orientated in the same direction (as with the scout), just arrange the model so it prints with the point aiming down, i.e. they are the last things created and they taper down to the point as it prints.
The Cruiser was more difficult. Again the points are aimed down into the vat, but a lot of supports were required to along the length of the more horizontal spikes. Because I'm printing so small, the spikes don't have a lot of weight so I can use a lot of lightweight supports nearer the tips which reduces the chance of damage when removing the supports.
If the points are all orientated in the same direction (as with the scout), just arrange the model so it prints with the point aiming down, i.e. they are the last things created and they taper down to the point as it prints.
The Cruiser was more difficult. Again the points are aimed down into the vat, but a lot of supports were required to along the length of the more horizontal spikes. Because I'm printing so small, the spikes don't have a lot of weight so I can use a lot of lightweight supports nearer the tips which reduces the chance of damage when removing the supports.
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I use the default Chitubox that came with my Mars 2. I sometimes look at upgrading but I get an incomprehensible message about file compatibility and decide against it is I don't want to have to redo some of my models! Chitubox has some limitations, but it works well enough for me.
I suggest watching videos on this channel:
This one especially is good as it describes support settings:
I use these settings on all my models and they work great (except the Roci which was a royal PITA).
I suggest watching videos on this channel:
This one especially is good as it describes support settings:
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They are so cool
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And as I forgot to provide an update on the Roci/Tachi...
Annoyingly the peg doesn't fit properly so it's cracked
and I still need to add markings... When I find time...
Annoyingly the peg doesn't fit properly so it's cracked
and I still need to add markings... When I find time...Attachments
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Some.
The Intrepid, Starfuries, Omegas, Nova, Warlock, Hyperions, Shadow Cruisers, Whitestars, Victory and Sharlins are all my own work.
The Shadow Scout was pretty much a straight print from download.
The Narns were about a 50% rebuild as they were way too detailed to print.
The Tach/Roci was a download but the segments were from several different people as the original had mesh errors. Plus the segments weren't quite scaled correctly so there was some work to get bits aligned.
EDIT
This is where I get the B5 models I didn't make myself
www.thingiverse.com
They are a variety of LOD levels, some are really low poly and some are stupidly high detail - possibly ones that actually were used as apparently an employee dumped a load of official meshes on the interweb at one point.
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Rocinante base model:
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Fixed Drive Cone:
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Aft section with cargo door (base model is symmetrical)
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Nose section with railgun (which I never printed but I did check and I see no reason it wouldn't have worked)
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Basic undercarriage:
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And no, this isn't the same model as the one in the Downloads, I made that one myself and it's far lower polycount than this.
The Intrepid, Starfuries, Omegas, Nova, Warlock, Hyperions, Shadow Cruisers, Whitestars, Victory and Sharlins are all my own work.
The Shadow Scout was pretty much a straight print from download.
The Narns were about a 50% rebuild as they were way too detailed to print.
The Tach/Roci was a download but the segments were from several different people as the original had mesh errors. Plus the segments weren't quite scaled correctly so there was some work to get bits aligned.
EDIT
This is where I get the B5 models I didn't make myself
Thingiverse - Digital Designs for Physical Objects
Download files and build them with your 3D printer, laser cutter, or CNC. Thingiverse is a universe of things.
www.thingiverse.com
EDIT EDIT
Rocinante base model:
The Expanse MCRN Corvette - Rocinante by Deutherius
UPDATE 30th August 2021: Quick update - I haven't forgotten this thing, and I do have some plans for the future - just don't have the time for it right now. That being said, I would like to divert your attention to the two remixes that are currently up - One updates the back section with cargo...
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Fixed Drive Cone:
Rocinante Drive part fixed manifold by Nikkiflausch
Deutherius' Drive-part of the Rocinante model isn't manifold, so I fixed that. I also changed the drive cone's geometry for aesthetics and improved stability. I haven't been able to make the model technically fully watertight, but the issues are so tiny that they don't matter at all in print.
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Aft section with cargo door (base model is symmetrical)
Rocinante Back Section with Cargo Door by browntr230
I noticed when printing Deutherius's awesome model of the Rocinante, that the back section was missing the cargo bay door. I took the cargo bay door from MorganCoLLC's super detailed model and added it to Deutherius's.
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Nose section with railgun (which I never printed but I did check and I see no reason it wouldn't have worked)
Rocinante Top part with Railgun & PDCs by Nikkiflausch
I inserted DmytryMachetovich's Railgun into Deutherius' Rocinante Top part w/ the PDCs and adjusted the file to print with full integrity. Prints perfectly without supports. The one weirdness here is that in my print, for some reason, the outer contour of the railgun has a small section that...
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Basic undercarriage:
The Expanse Rocinante simple Landing Gears and Railgun by DmytryMachetovich
Upd 27.04.21: Slightly reworked the railgun model. Upd: Railgun may not fit into the hole. I filed of a little bit and don't fixed the model yet. I made a simple landing gear and railgun for the Deutherius's Rocinante. For printing landing gear you will need: carcass x2 body support x4 body...
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And no, this isn't the same model as the one in the Downloads, I made that one myself and it's far lower polycount than this.
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