I've released my Ark of the Covenant 3d Files

[replicaprops]

Yeah u noticed that when I went to create a plate for the angels. Lol. How did you get the wings to separate like that? Is there a file for that? I cut mine but didn't print them yet. That would look way better then what I did. Plus no seam. Any help would be appreciated.

There is a folder with the models pre cut

 

[OasisSupernova]

There is a folder with the models pre cut

Holy crap that Ark is beautiful. I had no idea you've done this before. Awesome! I found the files for the angles. I still have to cut the wings because they're over 14" long alone. Lol. My P1S doesn't go that big. Thanks for all the info.

 

[replicaprops]

Holy crap that Ark is beautiful. I had no idea you've done this before. Awesome! I found the files for the angles. I still have to cut the wings because they're over 14" long alone. Lol. My P1S doesn't go that big. Thanks for all the info.

I made lots of mistakes on the first Arks. Specifically the body inlay panels. I sculpted them wrong.

 

[replicaprops]

My Neptune 4 max can easily print it all at one time, but the folder with the "Smoothed" angel only had it in cut parts

 

[OasisSupernova]

My Neptune 4 max can easily print it all at one time, but the folder with the "Smoothed" angel only had it in cut partsView attachment 1929152

I saw that. I just figured out how to keep the wings in one piece by printing them on an angle.

 

[replicaprops]

I saw that. I just figured out how to keep the wings in one piece by printing them on an angle.

Not a whole lot touching the build plate, might want to beef up the supports

 

[OasisSupernova]

Not a whole lot touching the build plate, might want to beef up the supportsView attachment 1929154

True. Maybe I'll make the other end of the wings hit the plate. Good call.

 

[replicaprops]

 

[OasisSupernova]

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Looking good!

 

[OasisSupernova]

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Here's where I'm at today.

 

[OasisSupernova]

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That Titanic section in the back looks pretty cool!

 

[replicaprops]

Here's where I'm at today.

What is the inside diameter of the rings? Mine seem to have been corrupted files.

Edit to add, back when I made Arks, I used these Center Post Foot Rail Bracket - Polished Brass - 2" OD
I would cut the base off and thread the ends. Then I would use PVC pipe for the center section of the legs, and epoxy nuts in the pvc pipe that the brass rings can thread into

 

[OasisSupernova]

What is the inside diameter of the rings? Mine seem to have been corrupted files.

Edit to add, back when I made Arks, I used these Center Post Foot Rail Bracket - Polished Brass - 2" OD
I would cut the base off and thread the ends. Then I would use PVC pipe for the center section of the legs, and epoxy nuts in the pvc pipe that the brass rings can thread into

Looks like mine are 2 1/2" inside

 

[replicaprops]

With my kits long sold out, I've been looking for a way to release the 3D files for it so people could print and build their own. I had asked Bruce Lee, who did the original 3D model of the Ark for me, to prepare the files so they could be printed, as well as a legend of the parts.

My original kit build instructions thread here: Building an Ark of the Covenant from our kit

As an active R2 builder and parts provider to the community, I've been aware of the Baddeley R2 3D print community for some time. At Star Wars Celebration last week I had a chance to meet Michael Baddeley to discuss providing him the files so we could make them available.

I have done so now, and am excited to see builders take the project on.

You can find out about it here:

https:://www.facebook.com/groups/mrbaddeley

You'll have access to the files by joining his Patreon.

Get more from Michael Baddeley on Patreon

Creating 3d printer designs

www.patreon.com

Any chance you have the art for the pole wrappings?

 

[OasisSupernova]

Any chance you have the art for the pole wrappings?

I got nothing for those. Hopefully will be able to find some fabric someday. I don't even know how to make the poles yet. Lol

 

[OasisSupernova]

Any chance you have the art for the pole wrappings?

Oh wait. That wasn't directed at me I think. Lol

 

[greenmachines]

OasisSupernova when you finish yours, I think you should place an LED street light inside but facing up from the bottom and set on a trigger switch attached to the lid. That way, when someone opens yours, the massive engulfing burst of light practically envelops them.

 

[OasisSupernova]

OasisSupernova when you finish yours, I think you should place an LED street light inside but facing up from the bottom and set on a trigger switch attached to the lid. That way, when someone opens yours, the massive engulfing burst of light practically envelops them.

Lol. This model does have some kind of slots in the underside of the lid that I think will admit light if bright enough to make this thing glow in the dark. Might add smoke also if possible. Idk. Lol

 

[replicaprops]

Just a heads up. If you’re printing the angels in sliced parts there is a significant amount of play where the wings meet the body. The best way to ensure the wings on both angels are tip to tip is the place an object under the wing tips and epoxy the wings at the same time on both angels so the tips of the wings are at the same height. I noticed that when I epoxied the first angel the wings seemed to want to angle down due to gravity.

 

[OasisSupernova]

Just a heads up. If you’re printing the angels in sliced parts there is a significant amount of play where the wings meet the body. The best way to ensure the wings on both angels are tip to tip is the place an object under the wing tips and epoxy the wings at the same time on both angels so the tips of the wings are at the same height. I noticed that when I epoxied the first angel the wings seemed to want to angle down due to gravity. View attachment 1929867

Damn. Good looking out. Great idea.