Class 180 Adelante Kit

red_death · June 23, 2016, 01:13:50 PM

If you know the sizes from the 3D model then you could print the windows on OHP transparency (and include the surrounds and windscreen wiper as part of the print) - that should be flexible enough to curve correctly.

Cheers, Mike

GroupC · June 23, 2016, 02:21:00 PM

Really great modelling here, looking forward to seeing the complete set. Given the amazing standards so far, I presume the wipers will actually sweep too?

Snowwolflair · June 23, 2016, 02:22:59 PM

Overhead transparency is good but usually coated and if not coated the adhesion by laser printing or ink jet is poor. I could print it by dye sublimation but this only allows single sided printing and for these windows two sided is necessary.

Snowwolflair · June 23, 2016, 06:34:27 PM

Snowwolflair · June 23, 2016, 07:41:53 PM

A bit less reflection of room lights on this shot.

Adam1701D · June 24, 2016, 08:57:05 AM

That is stunning.

Mustermark · June 24, 2016, 01:51:52 PM

Yep, that's coming on nicely. The paint job looks great. Windows are very neatly done too. It's going to be stunning with the decals.

Snowwolflair · June 24, 2016, 06:44:26 PM

Laser cut windows. The acrylic has a plastic film on both faces to protect them from the fumes caused by the laser and they get peeled off as the windows are glued in place.

96 windows is going to take a while

acko22 · June 24, 2016, 07:34:03 PM

It's coming on very nicely!!!

Will them windows you should offer the bloke on shape ways some windows (either as an exchange) or for sale so he could sell the complete kits and make yourself a few pennies in the process!!

Snowwolflair · June 24, 2016, 07:35:22 PM

I will be selling them with the transfer sets

acko22 · June 24, 2016, 07:41:06 PM

And back into my box

DELETED · June 24, 2016, 10:39:24 PM

Have never really been convinced at the finish off allot of 3D printed stuff I've seen before but this looks great. Big

Rich

Snowwolflair · June 24, 2016, 11:33:56 PM

Quote from: RST on June 24, 2016, 10:39:24 PM
Have never really been convinced at the finish off allot of 3D printed stuff I've seen before but this looks great. Big

Rich

The secret is don't use files and sandpaper. I use a thick fiberglass pen and use a burnishing movement, both on the 3D print and on each coat of primer, of which there should be many. You need to clear fine details that can get lost and again the fiberglass pen and the point of a scalpel are the best tools.

It takes time.

Snowwolflair · June 24, 2016, 11:45:49 PM

Snowwolflair · June 25, 2016, 10:55:45 PM

96 windows later, they are all in. I now need to let the glue cure. I ended up using the canopy glue "Glue 'n' Glaze by Deluxe Materials.

The advantage of this glue is that on the acrylic windows any smudges, when dry, can be removed with a sharp cocktail stick.

A few more areas to paint and I will be ready for transfers, which are being printed next week.