TANTIVE IV 3D PRINT
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Actually quite difficult to say...I never look at filament/resin use, I just buy more when it runs out. Also, so many factors; nozzle size, infill %, support material etc. For something like this, depending on what size u go for obviously, but at full studio scale it could be maybe 25,1kg rolls but that could totally off on a different set up.
Because this model is all curves I'm planning on printing it with most of the the plates and greeblies attached, as printing stuff without a flat surface is problematic.
Here are some pics on the print bed at half studio scale, which is what I will print it at to test everything before tackling the twice studio scale;
Because this model is all curves I'm planning on printing it with most of the the plates and greeblies attached, as printing stuff without a flat surface is problematic.
Here are some pics on the print bed at half studio scale, which is what I will print it at to test everything before tackling the twice studio scale;
The Side cannons are likely a hold over from when it was supposed to be the Falcon so Luke and Han could shoot their way out during the DS escape... as the BR it didn't need those and made more sense for them to be Docking ports... that's my rationalization anyway.
The modeling you're doing looks great!
Jedi Dade
The modeling you're doing looks great!
Jedi Dade
mktodd
Sr Member
and here I am without even one 3d Printer yet....
yet.... ;-)
Elegoo Jupiter, you cant get here soon enough....
t2sides
Master Member
Wow Graham!!!
Absolutely stunning!! You continue to break ground in these incredible models. Always amazing to see what you are creating and the speed you do them!!
This is really looking great! I like your approach and design and your greeblie details are incredible.
Going to be another awesome build foe sure!
Thanks for sharing.
-Sean
Absolutely stunning!! You continue to break ground in these incredible models. Always amazing to see what you are creating and the speed you do them!!
This is really looking great! I like your approach and design and your greeblie details are incredible.
Going to be another awesome build foe sure!
Thanks for sharing.
-Sean
Cheers Sean, thanks for your kind comments...coming from someone who is tackling this beast, it means a lot. Your work is inspirational and exquisite, as always. And like you, I have just finished the engines too;
Luckily, modelling wise, there is a certain amount of repetition and mirroring in the greeblies here but almost all engines are a bit different.
I like to think they ran out of the AMT 1/25 California hauler parts used on the left side and had to make do with the Airfix 1/24 Hurricane parts on the right
Here are the sliced pics;
Luckily, modelling wise, there is a certain amount of repetition and mirroring in the greeblies here but almost all engines are a bit different.
I like to think they ran out of the AMT 1/25 California hauler parts used on the left side and had to make do with the Airfix 1/24 Hurricane parts on the right
Here are the sliced pics;
I have uploaded the files for printing this in full and half studio scale in my Etsy shop; IMPERIALPRINTHUB | Etsy
Just a thought... you may want to model in the engines "hollow" to save on resin/weight as well as allow for lighting (looks like you may have done this in the slicer pics). You may also want to "key" the Engines to make alignment during construction easier. getting all of those engines to line up properly while glue is setting is a bit nerve racking and a PITA while they are all kind of "floating" where they are supposed to go... just sayin
Jedi Dade
Jedi Dade
mktodd
Sr Member
That makes the models even more impressive, what with those stubby little arms and all
Imagine what he could do with full size arms!!
