Mark Aldrich Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Posted March 27, 2014 I actually have a lead on a 3D CAD programer who may be able to get it done in rapid prototyping.
802chrisg Posted March 28, 2014 Report Posted March 28, 2014 I actually have a lead on a 3D CAD programer who may be able to get it done in rapid prototyping. Cheeter!!! Go back to the workbench and try again. You are a great modeler and can do it. JUST DO IT!! Ok now that is out of the way,What is the contact for the 3D printer guy? LOL Chris :Smile_sceptic:
Mark Aldrich Posted March 28, 2014 Author Report Posted March 28, 2014 Chris, He is a new upstart! I gave me all the measurements about 6 days ago and have not heard a peep out of him yet. Going to email him this evening about it. If I don't have anything positive, I might try again. I stink at math and trying to drill 12 evenly spaced holes in 14 cross member supports is not my cup o joe! Mark
802chrisg Posted March 28, 2014 Report Posted March 28, 2014 Mark, Good luck. Last year at Armor con there was a guy promoting 3d modeling. I think there is a big need for this stuff. I can see it mainly in the aftermarket industry, but who knows I'm sure someone will come along and do a full kit. Wonder what the parts count will be. Maybe two, Turret and hull? Who know? Chris :Smile_sceptic:
Mark Aldrich Posted March 28, 2014 Author Report Posted March 28, 2014 Chris, Until I was introduced to this gentleman, I bought stuff from Shapeways and Click to detail! So far it has been mostly Sherman items. Hobby Boss EBR-10 adaptor for the Tasca M4A4 turret ring, periscopes, headlight and horn guards, M4A1 grated deflector exhaust and Sherman track adjuster tools. However, I found a guy on Shapeways who has made 3 different T-34 rear engine plates and will be getting a couple of those as well! I don't see a need for a whole kit but there is one fellow that designed a WHOLE H-39 with interior out of it!!!! Absolutely gorgeous and expensive! I did buy his German H-39 bits though. Makes it easier that buying two Bronco kits just to make the Latrun 121 H-39. Mark
Mark Aldrich Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Posted March 31, 2014 Catastrophe hit Friday evening. while attempting to get ready for the Green Dragons meet, the box carrying the D30 slipped out of my hands. This was what I was greeted to when I got back. I did not even want to look inside the box before i left. Fortunately, most of the damage was to the gun and it has been repaired. In between gluing the bits back into place, I constructed another firing platform. Instead of using brass rod, I used plastistruct. I'll post pictures of the repairs later on. The CAD designer said he might not have it ready until June so I gave it the old "TreadHead Try".
802chrisg Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 It's all those negitive waves coming from you my friend. Think Positive and they will go away!!! :Smile-tongue: Chris :Smile_sceptic:
Mark Aldrich Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Posted March 31, 2014 Yeah....Think the bridge will be there and will be baby!!!!
DennisTennant Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 After all, Mark, it's how you fix misfortunes like this that will separate you from the casual builder. I'm constantly fixing things I've broken....no one knows but me. :m1helmet:
802chrisg Posted April 1, 2014 Report Posted April 1, 2014 Teach me Obiwan!!!!! The very first thing is to buy a boonie hat and have your picture taken in it. :Smile-tongue: Chris :Smile_sceptic:
Mark Aldrich Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Posted April 1, 2014 Looks more like an Australian Slouch hat!
Mark Aldrich Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Posted April 8, 2014 Success!!!! Maybe not the greatest and straightest but it is acceptable to me. I am waiting for some boxes from TWS to make a final decision on what I will place on the front fenders. Now it goes to Will Thorson for painting. 1
Guest PetrolGator Posted April 8, 2014 Report Posted April 8, 2014 Personally, I really like the grating.
Mark Aldrich Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Posted April 18, 2014 Day two of Will's progress.... 1
Mark Aldrich Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Posted April 24, 2014 It is ALL Will!!!!! He is a great finisher! Can't wait to see it done. Course I can't wait to see the T-34T done either!
Mark Aldrich Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Posted April 26, 2014 Four shots I took at the Green Dragons meeting last night... 1
Mark Deliduka Posted April 26, 2014 Report Posted April 26, 2014 That's looking really sharp! Brilliant job on the camo pattern!
Mark Aldrich Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Posted May 4, 2014 Here is a couple more taken by a different camera...
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