Model Boat Mayhem

Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => 3D CAD Design & Printing => Topic started by: essex2visuvesi on November 20, 2015, 01:49:58 pm

Title: 3D printed Plug
Post by: essex2visuvesi on November 20, 2015, 01:49:58 pm

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

Title: Re: 3D printed Plug
Post by: warspite on November 20, 2015, 01:53:53 pm

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

Title: Re: 3D printed Plug
Post by: essex2visuvesi on November 20, 2015, 01:57:59 pm

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

Title: Re: 3D printed Plug
Post by: Subculture on November 20, 2015, 04:16:04 pm

Won't be a problem.

Title: Re: 3D printed Plug
Post by: essex2visuvesi on November 20, 2015, 10:53:37 pm

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 :)

Title: Re: 3D printed Plug
Post by: Subculture on November 21, 2015, 06:51:56 am

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.