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Post by IndyCarModels on Sept 6, 2014 20:56:38 GMT -5
I'm looking into having 1:64 scale road course wings made in 3D. Does anyone has detailed plans of these wings that I can supply TDR Innovations. I'm not sure of cost yet. Hopefully not too much.
TerryB
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Post by indycals on Sept 7, 2014 5:08:49 GMT -5
At 1/64 scale you are REALLY going to be pushing (and possibly exceeding) the limits of Shapeways printing (assuming that is who is going to print it - it appears that is who TDR uses) and the rough texture of 3d printing is going to be even worse at that scale. Even 1/25 scale pushes the limit all-too often for my liking. It's definitely worth a try, but don't expect too much.
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Post by IndyCarModels on Sept 7, 2014 10:32:53 GMT -5
thanks Michael. It will probably cost more than I want to pay also but I thought I would check into it.
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Post by indy on Sept 7, 2014 20:23:36 GMT -5
It might be a better idea to print something more substantial, like tools from which to make multiple r/c wings. Here were my two thoughts:
- a series of contoured blocks that could be used to vacuform the wing pieces over to get the shapes of the individual wings right
- contoured blocks for the top and bottom of the wing shapes that you could press together with thin metal between to form it into wing shapes
Just a thought,
Jordan
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Post by IndyCarModels on Sept 7, 2014 23:21:03 GMT -5
It might be a better idea to print something more substantial, like tools from which to make multiple r/c wings. Here were my two thoughts: - a series of contoured blocks that could be used to vacuform the wing pieces over to get the shapes of the individual wings right - contoured blocks for the top and bottom of the wing shapes that you could press together with thin metal between to form it into wing shapes Just a thought, Jordan That's not a bad idea. Also, while I was soaking in the sun here in Hawaii, I thought that maybe I was using the wrong material for my wings. I have used styrene sheets of various width and have not been happy with the results. I thought about using then metal strips instead. I'm going to try that when I get home and see if I get better results. Thanks, TerryB |
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