Custom 3d printed badges, ornaments etc.

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

Durn GT14 dash is fighting me again! One printer is permanently assigned to this project.

Really frustrating! Here's my dash collection!

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

Did make a little progress on the tommy gun.

[953 nut 55,205]

34 minutes ago, Wheel Horse 3D said:

Here's my dash collection!

                        They all look better than the one on my GT-14.                 

[ebinmaine 67,459]

@Wheel Horse 3D

Grey this'll make ya feel better...

 

 

 

[cafoose 3,355]

59 minutes ago, Wheel Horse 3D said:

Here's my dash collection!

 

25 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

They all look better than the one on my GT-14.

Got any usable ones that you are willing to let go cheap not looking for perfection, just for a worker

[SylvanLakeWH 25,550]

7 minutes ago, cafoose said:

 

Got any usable ones that you are willing to let go cheap not looking for perfection, just for a worker

 

I was thinking same thing - "Seconds bin" specials... cover cost of materials...

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

59 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

@Wheel Horse 3D

Grey this'll make ya feel better...

Hells yeah!

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

37 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

 

I was thinking same thing - "Seconds bin" specials... cover cost of materials...

I've got several that came out pretty good but the durn top layer finish isn't right. And some of the little tick Mark's didn't adhere right on some and are missing.

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

Saved the best of the bunch for now, the other I marked out was an undersized test.

That leaves #1 good except for finish issues on right side

#2 lettering etc. Slightly offset, tick Mark's easily break off.

#3 lettering etc too light

All 3 have slight top finish artifacts

Gonna create a listing in the store..$15 shipping included.

How's that sound? I'll add any other seconds as we go lol!

Edited April 10, 2023 by Wheel Horse 3D

[cafoose 3,355]

I'll take all three

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

Lol should be under WheelHorse items. Anyone else want one ya better be fast @cafooseis gonna gobble 'em up!

 

Whoah!!!!  , Too late!

Edited April 10, 2023 by Wheel Horse 3D

[cafoose 3,355]

Too late everyone it just went through after I refreshed the page

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

How much someone give me for this one that didn't come out quite perfect?

Just kidding! I do have some pretty rough plates without the colored lettering if they'd be useful.

I'll get pic tonight if anyone is interested.

 

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

Here's a sample I got today off of one of the new printers that I'm looking at. Can't wait to gather the fundage for this critter!!!! Might end up swapping all my machines at some point!

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

Tommy gun getting closer!

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

Pistol grip printing now, still have to install front and rear sling attachments and rear sight .I'll do a shot of flat black on the hardware portion, and maybe a poly wipe over the "wood" portions.

On a Further look I need to redesign the sling rings. I also still have to install and test the magazine catch, but as far as looks go I'm pretty pleased.

Edited April 12, 2023 by Wheel Horse 3D

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

Doing a complete re align on the dash machine.I think part of the issue is a variance in filament, so I going full temp tower/wall extrusion test to fine tune the extrusion factor.

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

Progress continues! Still have to redo the sling attachments and work on the magazine catch.

I also had to add some adhesive to the pistol grip and fore grip to solid them up.Attachment with just bolt didn't feel secure enough to me.

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

Working on the tommy gun, and the ma deuce before that really brought to my attention how much the engineering principles of dependability and simplicity have played a role in the growth and success of our nation, whether it be a dependable machine designed by the Ponds in farms and fields, or a firearm on the battle lines of WW2. No frills, easy to build and maintain, and rock solid reliability allowed us to grow and succeed in so many areas. Couple that with the hands that operated and maintained these systems it's no wonder.

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

D dash is Just a bit too wide to fit on my printer!

With the common failure along the centerline, would it be possible to print in 2 halves and add a reinforcing rib underneath that duplicates the angle? What's the backside of the dash look like? And what's the angle?

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

This piece will JUST barely fit on the 12x12 machine. If I just had another 3/4 of an inch!(said noone ever!)

Edited April 18, 2023 by Wheel Horse 3D

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

And so it begins!

Edited April 18, 2023 by Wheel Horse 3D

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

Ran out of black filament and had some ivory I didn't need right away, so used it while I'm waiting for the black filament to arrive.

The ivory just looks beautiful I almost cant bring myself to paint it!

[ebinmaine 67,459]

I LIKE that.  

 

So ... Does the material you use do anything like color with age? Attract dirt/dust more than surrounding things?

 

IE, would it stay looking like this?

 

 

Maybe a light sanding to fine grit then a clear coat?

 

That's a neat look....... 

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

UV will affect the plastic over a long period of time, but the ivory should look even better with a little yellowing. UV resistant varnishes would help, or I guess an ivory enamel would be an option.

As far as dust and dirt, plastics can pick up a static charge, but I would think attachment to metal would negate that.

I would definately probably want to seal the plastic, this light color any oils or carbons would probably show up easily and may soak into the surface of the plastic or adhere itself into the "grain".