Robert Armstrong 2 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 The model shown on the 3dLabPrint web site seem quite interesting, but the information quoted includes a bed size larger than the bed size of my printer. I have emailed 3DLabPrint to ask whether the quoted size is the requirement for the largest individual part or whether its for a collection of parts. So far they have not replied (about a week). I have a Flashforge with a bed size 230X150X150. They seem to have developed everything for the Prusa I3, which has a bed size closer to square. Height is OK on mine. Anyone know anything about the part sizes for any of the planes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Hi Robert you can download the largest part for free of any chosen model which one are you hoping to print Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Armstrong 2 Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Was thinking of trying the 109, probably without u/c, to see how well it works on my printer. I was interested by the recent review of the Stearman, but disappointed that it was supplied as a kit of parts from Aerofred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 On the 3d lab site you can check your printers compatible with the files and as I said download the largest part and try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Smith 14 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 You can also get a few of the parts from thingyverse to try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Armstrong 2 Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 Downloaded the test piece for the 109 from Thingiverse. I use Simplify3d so the Youtube video guide has the settings, though for an earlier version of S3D, which now has some extra settings available. Interesting to see how long it takes. One almost gotcha; Their version of S3D has speeds in mm/sec. Mine defaults to mm/min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Be aware that it you print from stl files you will have to make sure of settings otherwise part will be to heavy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Armstrong 2 Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 Test piece came out bang on the target weight using their recommended S3D settings. Seemed reasonably robust and printed without any problems despite their warning that they dont recommend printing parts separately. I can't fit their S3D factory files onto the print bed of my machine so I am loading individual stls. The first attempt at printing two wing parts together failed with a weak layer in one of the parts only. Thought that I might have bumped the printer so started the print again, Same result, so must be an artefact in the sliced file. That used up the tag end of a roll of PLA so waiting for some more. Will try printing the ailerons rudder etc in yellow, but dont fancy that for the whole airframe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Armstrong 2 Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 The print of the ailerons etc in yellow Rigid Ink PLA didn't come out successfully. Looks under extruded. Oh dear, going to have to calibrate the settings for each roll of filament individually. On the plus side, the yellow pla glues together well with ZAP medium CA and kicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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