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As far as I am aware resin seems to be the bees knees when it comes to detailed prints. Although I do use filament myself, for farily small pieces as well. But it does require a tiny bit of sanding in certain areas. I do however print in kits, so i have to spend some time to assemble everything afterwards, whereas resin printers can print bigger models as one piece. Not the best image with regards to resolution, but this is an example of one creation that I've made fom filament. Another one (the spikes are brass) This Igland winch shows a bit better, due to the color, how it looks without any sanding. I cannot remember the exact print settings I used, but I think they were above standard. The settings used will change the overall look of the build, but usually I've found that quicker prints in fact just work better than longer ones for certain bits. The pattern is clearly visible here and would not be covered by paint. These were made with long print times, multiple files put together. As I built them I changed the files continuously as I found ways to solve any issues printing them. So I'm looking forward to the next run. They are suffering a bit from a unlucky paintjob unfortunately, but overall they look nice for filament prints. All the side panels are around 1mm: I'm not in any way a pro when it comes to printing as I only use free software and play around to learn, but a reasonably cheap filament printer can be very useful if used correctly. My nozzle is a 0.4mm one, so when margin of error is taken into consideration it does sadly mean that it just won't do good on smaller bits than 0.5 (which is the smallest I've dared to put on really. A smaller nozzle might be able to, but haven't gone that far yet. But I agree with James on the CAD side as well, most of the time is spent on actually making things on the PC rather than drawing and trying to cut pieces. Sometimes it can be a pain, but when I have time off and can focus on it for a day or two I've been able to knock up a fair few models. I add some stuff with brass/plasticard if needed though, and CAD really is very good in terms of seeing how it will actually work/fit together in the end. So it also adds another dimension to building, as you can see it in the flesh before it's built and locate problems/issues on the go.
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Janval replied to MODELFARMER's topic in Other Conversions & Scratch Builds
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Janval replied to MODELFARMER's topic in Other Conversions & Scratch Builds
Trailer now sorted, the wide wheels makes it just a bit wider than the Fiat. All considered a successful change I think. Wheels are about 10mm closer in the back and the width has been reduced with approximately 20mm. Also made fittings for the blade, came out alright I think. -
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Janval replied to MODELFARMER's topic in Other Conversions & Scratch Builds
Thank you! I agree, took it apart last night and drew up new parts for it. Hopefully tonight I'll have them assembled again. -
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Janval replied to MODELFARMER's topic in Other Conversions & Scratch Builds
Some progress today as well on the Fiat Edit: The trailer is a first off build without any kind of detailed measurements, overall length should be fine but as the width go I am not so sure. I have the actual working width measurement, but it feels kind of oversized. This could be down to the wheels I tried on as well. Next to do: Shorten the space between the rear wheels and possibly the overall width, so that the sidebars align with the cover on the front (although they are wider). -
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Janval replied to MODELFARMER's topic in Other Conversions & Scratch Builds
Looking good! I have one of these sitting on a shelf as well, meant to do a County with it. So far I've found it too much of a hassle to even begin. Dismantled it and put it all back together in the end. -
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Janval replied to MODELFARMER's topic in Other Conversions & Scratch Builds
A second addition to the forrestry scene, trying to make some decent protection before finishing the crane that goes on the back. -
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Janval replied to MODELFARMER's topic in Other Conversions & Scratch Builds
I've had this Zetor with a missing axle sitting for a couple years now, kind of fiddling about with what to do. I've refrained from models that has no link to real machines so far, but I was toying with the idea of converting it with a County axle. Making it a big forrestry tractor in the end. Wheels as of yet undecided, but they were a fit in size. Any thoughts on this abomination? 😂 -
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Janval replied to MODELFARMER's topic in Other Conversions & Scratch Builds
I've got my two Fordson Major projects on the go. Two will be converted to a Doe and the third will become a County. I've not decided which one keeps the original wheels yet. The Doe could get rear duals if I keep them on that build. Not yet found a match for the other build really. A bit of a hassle getting the front axles off on these, also a lot of brittle parts that can possibly break (front lights.........). Only got the hydraulics to do as the frame is on the printer bed as we speak. -
What's your latest farm/Construction buy in 2021
Janval replied to robbo's topic in General Hobby Discussion
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Vossakasso build & Taarup convo
Janval replied to Janval's topic in Latest Implement Conversions & Scratch Builds
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Janval replied to MODELFARMER's topic in Other Conversions & Scratch Builds
I've made it by 3d printing, I have some left to do before I start painting it. I've modelled it after the 1174. -
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Janval replied to MODELFARMER's topic in Other Conversions & Scratch Builds