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| edtherenderman, Image # 41492 | 05 Nov 19 19:12 |
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| edtherenderman, Image # 41491 | 05 Nov 19 19:12 |
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| edtherenderman, Image # 41490 | 05 Nov 19 19:11 |
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| edtherenderman, Image # 41489 | 05 Nov 19 19:11 |
Prepare for a flood of pictures! Finished the Tempest! |
| edtherenderman, Comment for image # 41484 | 05 Nov 19 14:48 |
| Thanks! I'm using a DLP printer (similar to SLA) which uses a UV sensitive resin. The resin sits in a vat with a clear Teflon bottom. A screen projects an image up though the vat and hardens the resin. The build is then moved up until it releases from the bottom of the vat, then lowered again to print the next layer. Resolution is about 50 microns per slice. It took about six hours to print these. It’s pretty much a “Start and forget” process. |
| BriandKilby, Comment for image # 41484 | 05 Nov 19 08:18 |
| that looks pretty neat!
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| Don C, Comment for image # 41484 | 04 Nov 19 19:49 |
| Wow! |
| David Duckett, Comment for image # 41487 | 04 Nov 19 15:31 |
| Very nice! |
| edtherenderman, Image # 41487 | 04 Nov 19 14:50 |
The finished product! |
| edtherenderman, Image # 41486 | 04 Nov 19 14:49 |
I painted the parts separately. For the blades, I painted a gray primer and then painted the yellow on that. After it dried, I masked it and painted the black. Results are pretty good. I painted all the parts with Krylon satin finish to replicate the look of the rest of the airplane. |
| edtherenderman, Image # 41485 | 04 Nov 19 14:47 |
Here are the parts after removal from the support material and a light sanding and fitting. |
| edtherenderman, Image # 41484 | 04 Nov 19 14:46 |
Like the nose and exhaust, I decided to model and print the propeller and spinner using my 3D modeling tools and 3D printer. Here is a picture of the propeller blades still attached to their supports and on the build platform. I had already printed the spinner in another batch with propeller blades that I didn’t like the shape of. These are the updated version. |
| Don C, Comment for image # 41436 | 15 Oct 19 18:31 |
| And another day goes by where I did use algebra.
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| edtherenderman, Comment for image # 41436 | 15 Oct 19 12:15 |
| Thanks everyone for the kudos!
The model is 20.6" wingspan. The original A/C is 41.0' (492"). My calculation puts that at ~1:24 scale. |
| Uncle benz, Comment for image # 41436 | 15 Oct 19 11:22 |
| Good job.
what is the scale of it ? |
| Don C, Comment for image # 41436 | 14 Oct 19 10:18 |
| Very nice. I really like the colors. I can see what you mean about the stringers and formers standing out, but it sure doesn't take anything away from your model. |
| Don C, Comment for image # 41437 | 14 Oct 19 10:15 |
| Nice! |
| edbecky, Comment for image # 41433 | 14 Oct 19 09:58 |
| I like your method for solving the old decal problem. Unfortunately both of my printers are black and white lasers so for now I'll be fighting the kit decals. The Tempest is really looking nice. |
| edtherenderman, Image # 41437 | 14 Oct 19 09:04 |
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| edtherenderman, Image # 41436 | 14 Oct 19 09:04 |
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