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Tag Archives: Shell
Where Does the Time Go?
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
Waiting…
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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Tagged 3D Modeling, 3D Printing, Shapeways, Shell
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3D Modeling (Booleans are Bad Mmmkay)
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
Hey! Who put a Learjet in my Basement?
The foam has hardened, and just one more coat of paint up top before the real fun begins.
Painting the Shell
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
Shell – Star Wars Edition
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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Tagged Foam, Project Progress, Sanding, Shaping, Shell, Walls
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… and He Disappeared in a Cloud of Dust.
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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Tagged Adjustable Flexible Sanders, Foam, Project Progress, Sanding, Shell, Walls
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Shell Update
Um, yea. This sanding bit is taking much longer than I expected. Big surprise huh?
Port Side Foam Putty Skim Coat
If I do this right, I shouldn’t have too much touch-up work after this sanding pass.
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Tagged Adjustable Flexible Sanders, Foam, Project Progress, Sanding, Shell, Walls
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Final Shaping Started
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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Tagged Adjustable Flexible Sanders, Foam, Project Progress, Sanding, Shell
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