AgriumArtwork Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Decided to utilise my 3D modelling skills learnt whilst creating mods for FS17. I hadn't realised that 3D printers had got so wholesale so I decided I'll give it a go. I just need to finalise some measurements against actual models and then get the printer and start messing about I think. I'll be sticking with Plasticard/Plastrut and Brass for some parts as well. I think Im going to enjoy this. Suggestions welcome 😉 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipher172 Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 If this is the start, I am excited to see what comes next. Not sure if you have seen it yet, but there is a topic documenting people's adventures with 3d printing on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgriumArtwork Posted April 24, 2023 Author Share Posted April 24, 2023 34 minutes ago, sipher172 said: If this is the start, I am excited to see what comes next. Not sure if you have seen it yet, but there is a topic documenting people's adventures with 3d printing on the forum. Thanks for the feedback. I have seen it and I will be posting on there when I begin(probably later in the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Joe Dewar Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 You will enjoy 3D Printing Ian, the possibility's are endless, I've been dabbling in it now for over 7 years, and learning new procedures almost daily, on my 3rd printer right now, A Creality Ender 3 Pro, Sean uses one as well, Filament ( FDM ) printers are good on large prints, But for fine detailing a Resin printer would be better, You will also need a " slicer " to prepare your object so as they can be printed, I use Cura 5.3, They do take a bit of learning, Sean uses an IOS based system as he is all Ipad anyway, But loads of different systems out there, Then if you do have any issues Youtube tutorials are real handy, Creality https://www.creality.com/ Cura, https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura Regards Joe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgriumArtwork Posted April 24, 2023 Author Share Posted April 24, 2023 2 hours ago, James Joe Dewar said: You will enjoy 3D Printing Ian, the possibility's are endless, I've been dabbling in it now for over 7 years, and learning new procedures almost daily, on my 3rd printer right now, A Creality Ender 3 Pro, Sean uses one as well, Filament ( FDM ) printers are good on large prints, But for fine detailing a Resin printer would be better, You will also need a " slicer " to prepare your object so as they can be printed, I use Cura 5.3, They do take a bit of learning, Sean uses an IOS based system as he is all Ipad anyway, But loads of different systems out there, Then if you do have any issues Youtube tutorials are real handy, Creality https://www.creality.com/ Cura, https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura Regards Joe. Thanks Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack390 Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 All looks very nice 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgriumArtwork Posted April 25, 2023 Author Share Posted April 25, 2023 I'm having fun with Tyre treads. Not really done much with Array tool, but Im loving this. My first proper tyre with tread. I need to smooth some edges, but I think I have the basic shapes. Now, where is that Michelin TRAILXBIB and CARGOXBIB Thread pattern. 😛 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgriumArtwork Posted April 25, 2023 Author Share Posted April 25, 2023 I designed this Murray Stone Fork last night just from photos. I know the width from the website, so the rest just through trial and error. Not bad as a start. I have finalised ant connecting points as yet. I know there is a difference between models and want some time to ponder what to do. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Joe Dewar Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 1 hour ago, AgriumArtwork said: I'm having fun with Tyre treads. Not really done much with Array tool, but Im loving this. My first proper tyre with tread. I need to smooth some edges, but I think I have the basic shapes. Now, where is that Michelin TRAILXBIB and CARGOXBIB Thread pattern. 😛 Tyres are the one thing I have trouble with, I cannot find a decent tutorial on how to do them useing Designspark Mechanical, The DAG software I am useing, There is a russian guy that has one on Youtube, But he speaks no English so there is no audio on it, So it's difficult to really follow the steps he does. Regards Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Lovely work so far Ian, looking forward to seeing where you push it too. Some text on the side walls next maybe, but watch out for print resolution, it starts to get too small and you only get parts of each letter printing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgriumArtwork Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 On 4/26/2023 at 12:03 PM, Stabliofarmer said: Lovely work so far Ian, looking forward to seeing where you push it too. Some text on the side walls next maybe, but watch out for print resolution, it starts to get too small and you only get parts of each letter printing Thanks for the heads up. I have remodelled the tyre, a bit smoother now. Worked on the text, but Im going to leave that for now, no point worrying about the print capabilities until Im ready to press print. I can always tweak it if needed. I may even do it indented, rather than extruded on the surface. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 That looks the business Ian, spot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgriumArtwork Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 3, 2023 On 5/1/2023 at 4:59 PM, Stabliofarmer said: That looks the business Ian, spot on! Thanks man. Appreciate it. Feel like I’m on catch up 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgriumArtwork Posted May 28, 2023 Author Share Posted May 28, 2023 Well the Saturn 2 8k has arrived. Unboxed, Not setup as yet. I've opted to make my own Alcohol wash station, using two tuppaware boxes and a deep fat fryer mesh basket, but they aren't here yet, so no printing at the moment. Figured its the cheapest way of getting to grips with it, rather than opting for a machine. That may come in time, but not sure Ive downloaded Lychee slicer as it seems to be the one a lot of people use with this style of Resin printer. Going to need to figure it out and a bit of trial and error I think, but my 3d objects have zero issues, so that a good start. Hopefully get printing this week and see what happens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Joe Dewar Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Best of luck Ian, If you do have any issues YouTube is awash with very helpful tutorial videos, Regards Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Does anyone do classic tractor bonnets like fords masseys and the old IHs you guys on the 3D printing are bob on with your models im after a IH 674 bonnet & Grille a ford 3000 force grille and bonnet and a bonnet that would fit a MF 565 to 590 i think the britains ones taper too thin towards the cab Cheers nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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