rcaddict Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 found a stl file on the net for a pair of snow skis for my tundra so thoughjt I would print them - so got it all ready - oh oh print time 9hrs !! - - - - EACH !!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff 1959 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I knew these things could take a long time but perhaps they're full size! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcaddict Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 tundra skis here is end result - only took 4hrs after adjusting the settings in cura - now whats the forcast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Robert Armstrong 2 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I like the look of the printed ones better than the rapidrc version. Does anywhere do the '3d' version commercially? I have a Tundra which will mostly be used as a floatplane, but skis would be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 You can send STL files off to many places to get things printed, or have a word with anyone in here, I'm sure they'll print you a set for a few quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Presumabley these OG? Nice thing about 3D prining them is that you can modify the size and design to your hearts content. For example you might want to modify the springing to the type used on the Snowbird skis (Dubro and expensive) and Quanum ones Percy mentioned. I have the Snowbird skis and the springing is very effective. Another option is to add a guide rail (or 2?) underneath each ski, these help to the model on course and in the case of a steerable trike undercarriage, easily steerable. Edit: Just had another look on Thingiverse and there is indeed a design incorporating some of the modifications I mentioned above. This model does not need the front of the skis shaping afetr printing either, not sure why the other design was printed flat. If you want a look it's here. Edited By Ian Jones on 12/01/2017 11:46:37 Edited By Ian Jones on 12/01/2017 11:53:36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Foxtrot Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Posted by Ian Jones on 12/01/2017 11:45:43: Presumabley these OG? Nice thing about 3D prining them is that you can modify the size and design to your hearts content. For example you might want to modify the springing to the type used on the Snowbird skis (Dubro and expensive) and Quanum ones Percy mentioned. I have the Snowbird skis and the springing is very effective. Another option is to add a guide rail (or 2?) underneath each ski, these help to the model on course and in the case of a steerable trike undercarriage, easily steerable. Edit: Just had another look on Thingiverse and there is indeed a design incorporating some of the modifications I mentioned above. This model does not need the front of the skis shaping afetr printing either, not sure why the other design was printed flat. If you want a look it's here. Edited By Ian Jones on 12/01/2017 11:46:37 Edited By Ian Jones on 12/01/2017 11:53:36 What is the block of wood for in the photos? Is this required during the printing process or is this something made to design the geometry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Posted by Delta Foxtrot on 12/01/2017 12:28:56: Posted by Ian Jones on 12/01/2017 11:45:43: Presumabley these OG? Nice thing about 3D prining them is that you can modify the size and design to your hearts content. For example you might want to modify the springing to the type used on the Snowbird skis (Dubro and expensive) and Quanum ones Percy mentioned. I have the Snowbird skis and the springing is very effective. Another option is to add a guide rail (or 2?) underneath each ski, these help to the model on course and in the case of a steerable trike undercarriage, easily steerable. Edit: Just had another look on Thingiverse and there is indeed a design incorporating some of the modifications I mentioned above. This model does not need the front of the skis shaping afetr printing either, not sure why the other design was printed flat. If you want a look it's here. Edited By Ian Jones on 12/01/2017 11:46:37 Edited By Ian Jones on 12/01/2017 11:53:36 What is the block of wood for in the photos? Is this required during the printing process or is this something made to design the geometry? DF, the first version mention by OG needs the wood template for making the upturn at the front of the ski after printing. The later link in my last post is to another ski design which doesn't require this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcaddict Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Ian didnt see that design - was no problen to curve the ski just heated with hot air gun and moulded round an aerosol can - quivk & simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Well OG it just goes to show that there's many methods of getting the right result and it's great that these 3D printing threads are giving us opportunities to explore and share them. Well done on acheiving your objective . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcaddict Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 thanks Ian, its amazing how you dream up things to make ! wouldn't it be good to have on this forum a library of stl files relating to our hobby that we could share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Posted by oldgit on 15/01/2017 13:04:12: thanks Ian, its amazing how you dream up things to make ! wouldn't it be good to have on this forum a library of stl files relating to our hobby that we could share Don't want to cross post OG so please have a look at 3D Design thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobW Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Hi Everyone Just discovered this thread. I designed the skis using Autodesk Fusion 360 and wanted reduced weight so incorporated hollowed areas in the base of the ski, this leads to drawing problems with a curved ski (my inexperience with the programme) and it's easier to draw it flat. A few mins with a heat gun and the front is softened and can be bent to desired shape. The wooden block is used to get the shape, not necessary I know, but it was easy to make and ensured both were the same shape. (it is all explained in the summary on the page on Thingiverse) It all depends how much attention to detail you want. I guess the time taken to print them is something you get used to once you're running a printer. maybe it's different with expensive models but with my elcheapo prusa I3 clone type the skis took about 5 1/2 hours each. They were printed the size the files are shown on Thingiverse at 100% fill. Depending on how heavy and strong they are needed you could reduce to 50% fill and save an hour of so in printing time. .... And we still haven't had any snow in this area to try them yet!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Ah, Bob the builder (sorry ). I've seen your photos on the show us your prints thread, it looks like you are having good success. Like your wood stripper and the pilot is brilliant. I'm going have to try Autodesk Fusion 360, so many people seem to be liking it, hmm how many peices of software is that I'm trying to learn all at once now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobW Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I tried a number of different progs and I've whittled it down to 4 free ones. I'm finding Autodesk Fusion 360 to be working well and easy to use on geometric shapes. The pilot was produced (remixed from a 1930s style pilot from someone else) in Meshmmixer and I'm using Autodesk print studio to fix stl files and add supports and Cura to produce the gcode files for the printer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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