Gav836 Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 After a bit of badgering by a few people I have broken out the model making kit again and also come up to date with how to build them. The first new model off the list is the Sator Onion Topper. I've gone for Sator as it's a brand I sell at work and to make it easy on myself as we have one in stock that I've been able to get measurements from. It will be made out of 3D printed parts and resin cast parts this time. All of the initial 3D design work has been done and the first parts are in the process of being printed. I've tried to keep it and also as detailed as possible so we'll see how it turns out now! This is the machine it's based on 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 So far I’ve got two of the main frames printed. The covers will be printed once and then resin cast…..currently! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 Progress is being made, blade unit and risers drawn up and printed 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 Starting to look the part now 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 First fit together of the biggest parts. Looking more like the real thing now I think! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Great work Gavin, nice to see the development process too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 looking tidy gav . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipher172 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 That's looking really good. I am watching your developments closely as I have a Jones Engeneering Triple Bed Onion Topper on my build list and was unsure how to build it. Seems like 3d printing is the way to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 4 hours ago, sipher172 said: That's looking really good. I am watching your developments closely as I have a Jones Engeneering Triple Bed Onion Topper on my build list and was unsure how to build it. Seems like 3d printing is the way to go. Thanks. What I've done so far would have taken a long while to scratch build and not have been so refined or repeatable either. 3D printing has made it a lot easier to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 Bit more progress made now…. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 Resin top covers now cast to add weight to it, 2.5 hours to print them or 10 minutes to cast them…no brainier as to what’s the best option! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 Big steps forward now, main parts are all now moulded and cast in resin so let the fun begin! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 what are you doing for the wheels gav?. thats my plan for the weekend,making the wheels and tyres moulds ,for the trailers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 The wheels are the sticking point at the moment as only need to be 10mm in diameter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 what about the pick up wheels of a uh baler? something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 Not looked at them yet, tried all the normal sources for wheels etc and had no joy so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 other option may be some matchbox car wheels ?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipher172 Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Gav836 said: Not looked at them yet, tried all the normal sources for wheels etc and had no joy so far. One option I have been looking at for small wheels are from Lego. I have been looking at getting something like this for a project I am working on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted March 3, 2022 Author Share Posted March 3, 2022 Might have got carried away with the resin….. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Looking good Gav, do you just flat the backs of the castings off with sand paper, or do they cast flat enough to use as they are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 Thanks. As they are an open mould they do need sanding first as the resin is slightly uneven and also has a gloss finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 First 6 toppers just about ready for painting 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 Wheels arrived today so first test fit of them to a topper 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 ah lego 😀😀😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 Yes, took a while to find the really small ones 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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