Scale Hurricane Build
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So this is going to be my personal project for 2013. Its not just a physical build, I am working from 3D plans.
The model you see here is what was completed 15 years ago with my Uncle and has been in the attic unprotected ever since. This has led to some wear and tear as you can see.
Working from a 3D model for the plans, a David LaserScanner and a 3D printer I hope to finish the rest of the model with mostly fabricated parts. This thread will document how this goes (or doesn't) its one big experiment all round. I have been advised to start with something smaller but where would the fun be in that!
Rather than veneer the wings again I will scan the wings in and then print out plastic panels. Anyway its Christmas and I have too much food to eat but I will be getting to this in the new year once I have figured out how to get it to London.
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Best of luck Liam.
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Reminds me of that documentary where James May built a life size airfix model of the spitfire, thing it's in a museum somewhere in the UK now, but this should be a great project to follow, keep us updated Liam
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Cheers!
Well all wrapped up and ready for the journey home from my parents. I have two hours on the train so expect to start getting some of the parts fleshed out in 3D.
Nosecone, firewall and exhausts first and will have them printed this month. Wings to follow in Feb...
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Good luck, Liam. Hope it travels safely. Looking forward to the WIP reports!
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erm.... I don't think thats a Spitfire.. looks more like a Hurricane. the hump behind the cockpit and the wingshape are those of a Hurricane...
see here - http://www.aviastar.org/air/england/hawker_hurricane.php
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@khai said:
erm.... I don't think thats a Spitfire.. looks more like a Hurricane. the hump behind the cockpit and the wingshape are those of a Hurricane...
see here - http://www.aviastar.org/air/england/hawker_hurricane.php
No you are right I dont know why I said Spitfire I think I had a lot to drink at Christmas when I posted this and I havent noticed until you just brought it up!... it is indeed a Hurricane.
It will in fact be a Hurricane Mk V when its complete with a 4 blade prop however I think I am going to 'de-badge' it and turn it into a generic aircraft. Some fo the 3D printed parts will be function over form and loose the original look. For example I am having the exhausts under the fuselage rather than wither side.
Good spot anyway Khai!
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After multiple trains (4) the plane survived the trip to London!
Started to model the parts in SU ready for printing/laser cutting.
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I just ordered a 3D printer, have until April to finish the model and then the fun begins!!
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Sweet. Please keep us posted.
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What happens in April?
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@hellnbak said:
@liam887 said:
@chris fullmer said:
What happens in April?
3D Printer gets delivered
A quick question - after it's delivered can I borrow it for, oh, ten years or so?
If you didn't live so far away I would oblige but you can probably afford to buy one for what it would cost to ship! I will be offering to print sketchucation members models however as long as they cover the cost of the material (should be very low) and then shipping costs if they then want the model.
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@liam887 said:
If you didn't live so far away I would oblige but you can probably afford to buy one for what it would cost to ship! I will be offering to print sketchucation members models however as long as they cover the cost of the material (should be very low) and then shipping costs if they then want the model.
Wow, that's very generous of you! You sure you won't get overwhelmed by requests? You might find it hard to find time for your own 3D models. And I'm guessing that packing up an intricate 3D model for shipping can be tricky and time-consuming. You really ought to consider charging something for your time and the wear and tear on your nice new printer.
Just out of curiosity, what model printer did you order?
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Yes, which one, and April! Where is it coming from? Mars?
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@pbacot said:
Yes, which one, and April! Where is it coming from? Mars?
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@hellnbak said:
@liam887 said:
If you didn't live so far away I would oblige but you can probably afford to buy one for what it would cost to ship! I will be offering to print sketchucation members models however as long as they cover the cost of the material (should be very low) and then shipping costs if they then want the model.
Wow, that's very generous of you! You sure you won't get overwhelmed by requests? You might find it hard to find time for your own 3D models. And I'm guessing that packing up an intricate 3D model for shipping can be tricky and time-consuming. You really ought to consider charging something for your time and the wear and tear on your nice new printer.
Just out of curiosity, what model printer did you order?
I will only do as many as I can manage/feel comfortable with. Its a way for me to practice printing while covering my material costs and it will be for a limited time only, probably for the first month. I have lots of polystyrene packing stuff so its no problem to post a model and they are very light I have printed a lot in the last year so I dont need to practice with models just the new hardware. By the way this is only small scale models nothing major, anything big I will be charging for once the rig is tried and tested!!
. Plus I have been knocking about here for a few years so can sort the members from the chances! 
I got this one from kickstarter (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1682938109/robo-3d-printer) the bids not finished yet but I gave $700, enough to secure a fully assembled printer and also the capability to print in ABS, wood, wax and other materials as well as shipping to the UK.
I have never got anything from kickstarter but they only needed $50k and its already on $150k with a month to go. Projected to hit $250k before the 23 days are up.
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You list wood among the materials it can use to print. Wood? How does it do that?
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@hellnbak said:
You list wood among the materials it can use to print. Wood? How does it do that?
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@liam887 said:
@hellnbak said:
You list wood among the materials it can use to print. Wood? How does it do that?
I'll be darned.
Can you imagine where this technology is going to be in the near future? Actually that's the reason I've decided to hold off on getting one, I want to let it "cook" for a while (and like any new play-purty the prices will undoubtedly come down as it gets perfected.
Jeez, I hate waiting. Instant gratification, that's my thing
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