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[essex2visuvesi]

Would it be safe to use a 3d printed Plug (skimmed with filler and then painted) for making a fibreglass mould?

[warspite]

any item can be converted into a plug - if it releases cleanly and care taken.

[essex2visuvesi]

I was thinking more about the heat generated and if that would cause problems.  The 3d printing filaments are fairly low melt

[Subculture]

Won't be a problem.

[essex2visuvesi]

Cheers guys.
Planning on making a 1:12 Biber Sub :)


Should come in at a little under 1m long


Ill use the plans to make up a 3D model then cut it into segments for printing.  Join them together, fill and tidy up then create a mould :)

[Subculture]

I see. From what I've seen of using lower cost 3D printers for larger hull creation, the result does tend to come out rather rough and ready looking. I think traditional crafting techniques take some beating, but you could use your printer to create various parts like the window frames, bulkhead segments, prop and control surfaces.