Tag Archives: Shell

Where Does the Time Go?

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

Well, My mini shell finally arrived. I had to thicken the inside for added strength. Here you can see I’ve got it masked and am adding layers of paint for final shaping. This has become quite the mini project in … Continue reading →

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Waiting…

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

Shapeways is backed up with orders. I had expected to have my mini Learjet shell by now. I won’t have any pictures until it arrives and I can complete the test platform.

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3D Modeling (Booleans are Bad Mmmkay)

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

I’m working on a 3D model of the Learjet 45 that I will eventually be 3D printing for my miniature motion base test setup. My last serious run at modeling was back n the mid ’90s, so I’m kind of … Continue reading →

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Hey! Who put a Learjet in my Basement?

Posted on November 15, 2010 by

The foam has hardened, and just one more coat of paint up top before the real fun begins.

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Painting the Shell

Posted on October 23, 2010 by

The port and starboard side foam has been hardened and I’ve applied a fresh coat of paint. It’s a slightly different color than the Apple Green I’ve been using, but the final coat will be Apple Green. If you were … Continue reading →

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Shell – Star Wars Edition

Posted on July 10, 2010 by

The shaping is nearly complete. I’m finally cutting around the edges so the panels will come loose again. The pattern on the panels gives the shell a different look. It reminds me of something that happened a long time ago in … Continue reading →

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… and He Disappeared in a Cloud of Dust.

Posted on May 8, 2010 by

I’m making great progress with the final shaping. Unfortunately, the foam putty I’m using is hard to get locally and in limited supply online too. I have to order it and wait for the next batch to arrive in order … Continue reading →

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Shell Update

Posted on April 18, 2010 by

Um, yea. This sanding bit is taking much longer than I expected. Big surprise huh?

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Port Side Foam Putty Skim Coat

Posted on March 12, 2010 by

If I do this right, I shouldn’t have too much touch-up work after this sanding pass.

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Final Shaping Started

Posted on March 7, 2010 by

Well, the port side final shaping is under way. I’m using adjustable flexible sanders from AFS that are typically used on cars, but they work great on any curved surface.

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