Hello everyone,
I thought I would introduce myself and share my project.
I am currently building a 3D printed RAF Crash Tender.
I have used an original model obtained on Facebook marketplace as a reference along with original model plans and studying the great work on here by https://model-boats.com/user/EdH and https://model-boats.com/user/robbob
With those I have drawn up the plans on Fusion 360 and exported to BambuLabs for my printer which is the H2S
The model is approximately 35 inches long and will be powered by a brushless motor on a single shaft. I am currently working through the construction, finishing and painting stages, and will post updates as the build progresses.
I am looking forward to sharing the build with you all and would welcome any advice, comments or information from members who have built RAF Crash Tenders or similar fast launches.
Many thanks,
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Hello everyone,
I thought I would introduce myself and share my project.
I am currently building a 3D printed RAF Crash Tender.
I have used an original model obtained on Facebook marketplace as a reference along with original model plans and studying the great work on here by https://model-boats.com/user/EdH and https://model-boats.com/user/robbob
With those I have drawn up the plans on Fusion 360 and exported to BambuLabs for my printer which is the H2S
The model is approximately 35 inches long and will be powered by a brushless motor on a single shaft. I am currently working through the construction, finishing and painting stages, and will post updates as the build progresses.
I am looking forward to sharing the build with you all and would welcome any advice, comments or information from members who have built RAF Crash Tenders or similar fast launches.
Hi Plivez, I'll be following your work with great interest. I admire your skills with 3D design and 3D printing.
Like Chris, I love wood. I prefer materials like real wood, metals, and alloys for building models, but I'm also interested in working with 3D printers.
Thanks to the 3D printer, I've solved some problems.
I love the process, the software is amazing. Although it does feel a bit like cheating compared with the traditional methods.
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Cheating you say 😮🤔.
Maybe they said that when moving from steam to IC, then from IC to leccy....Could also say building from a kit rather than scratch is same. Progress is what keeps the hobby alive, most youngsters these days wouldn't spare the time to build a wooden ship, but give them a kit and they may be tempted. I love watching how someone builds their craft from scratch, the skills and out of the box thinking involved. I don't have those skills so kit building keeps me in this great community.
I'll be interested to watch your progress and many many builders on here use 3d printing any to some extent, from some ammo boxes to full 3d printed crews. You're just moving to another level. Good luck on the build! 👌
Some nice footage I hadn't seen before:
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Hull now printed in three sections. Printed in PETG filament on my Bambulabs H2S
Quality of print is superb. Now for priming and sanding.......
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Like Chris, I love wood. I prefer materials like real wood, metals, and alloys for building models, but I'm also interested in working with 3D printers.
Thanks to the 3D printer, I've solved some problems.