First attempts at printing

[Woof]

This week I finally got around to using my 3D printer in anger for the first time. Having previously run some calibration prints I decided to try something big. It did not go so well:



At some point relatively early in the print the raft began to unstick from the build plate, though it did hang on sufficiently that after two hours I only had to prize the deformed Sunderland off the build plate and not an overcured Sunderland pancake from the VAT. I think the raft design generated by the slicer was not well designed as it had raised edges to assist removal and was a solid plate potentially allowing uncured resin to be trapped underneath- ideal for peeling off.

In disappointment I set about preparing another file and noticed the slicer interface looked different - turns out it had been updated but I used an old version for the Sunderland. The new version uses a flat raft with drain holes which stuck perfectly so just over an hour later I had a pair of B-24s.


There is a slight kink in the vertical stabs where they join the horizontal stab, I assume they must bend slightly when printing as they are not laterally supported until they reach the horizontal stab. One to fix for next time but I still think they are tabletop worthy and I'm amazed at the level of detail achievable with my cheap setup.

Printer: Anycubic Mono 4k with standard resin
Files: Roman Troyan (planeprinter)

[Flying Helmut]

You "speak in tongues", sir.......

...but the results look good to me!

[Teaticket]

Mmmmm, Liberators. Loks really good Mark.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Also looks play worthy to me Mark.
Very impressive for a new venture.
Rob.

[Guntruck]

Nice work on the B24s Mark.

[Hu Rhu]

That looks like a good result for your first proper print.

[David Manley]

I'd suggest removing the supports using the "hot water" method before you cure them, it makes it much easier

[milcoll73]

go big or go home it is i guess! at least the libs turned out alright.