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Zap's 1:18 Scale Diorama Parts Development Thread
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04-11-2021, 08:59 AM
Zap Rowsdower
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Joecollection18
I don't do facebook either. I know I am missing a lot. I keep being told to go there. but I think the internet is more than just them.
I support hisstank btw. just my choice.
if anything, If think anyone on the joe facebook groups should spread the word and join us here. just saying.
Zap, what material is this? if Abs ,on the rough printed side I brush it with Abs/styrene solvent. sand, brush lightly, let dry repeat.
I can achieve near polish finish surface with that elbow grease.
if it is a recessed/ difficult area to reach, I sometimes leave a fat drop of solvent to soften the material and it settles itself in a friendlier surface over a few days..
other option is a quick heat stake , build a jig where you could flatten, maybe even imprint something.
third idea is to do the bottom a separate piece for better detail. a bit of work to fine tune the press-fit snap. having the bottom edges a bit rough looks great.
just thinking out loud, but darn these look good.
Great job as always Zap!
I been converting mortar defense 50 gal drums into functional drums. it is getting expensive. I would love to have disposable floating bright drums to re-enact the Jaws scene...
Thanks for the tips. I have heard of people using acetone vapor to smooth out print lines on ABS prints but it's good to know how to deal with rougher areas. What solvent do you use on your ABS?
So far I have only ever run standard PLA through my printer and that's what these barrels are made of as well. I would love to graduate to ABS but the requirements for doing so have been more than I can accept. Building an enclosure for the printer is a relatively small nuisance I could live with, but since I print indoors at home, a ventilation system would be needed as well. That's just not practical for my situation.
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