3d plastic printer modelling

[saveasteading]

I didn't know this was a possibility.

Actual plastic models made overnight from the planning drawings, which were in 3d design.

I saw and handled them today.

 

4 house types, 4 models.

[Big Jimbo]

Fantastic. I love that. What a great idea.

[joe90]

Yet another little project for @Onoff 🤔

[MikeSharp01]

Now all we need is to be able to print them full size - oooops we already can!

[joe90]

Being devils advocate! Is this kind of plastic recyclable ? ( wot with trying to be green etc!).

[saveasteading]

1 minute ago, joe90 said:

Is this kind of plastic recyclable?

I'm told it is a resin, which I'd guess is not recyclable.

Also told that it would have been a better quality in plastic, which is an option. Black would not be recyclable. others? No idea.

[Papillon]

I love these! Very cool.

 

I always love getting them printed for my customers too, brings a smile to their faces lol

[Onoff]

As long as you have a 3D model you can print it. Pretty much it's a doddle.

 

Resin is tbh probably going to give the best quality. What's the finish like on the model under any overhangs like soffits and canopies?

 

If done on an FDM (fusion deposit modelling) printer like my lads then PLA (poly lactic acid) is easiest to print / gives the best finish. Colour is immaterial. Again under the overhangs can look a bit rough and require "support". A dual extruder machine comes in handy whereby you can print the support structures in say PVA and then soak then off.

 

PLA is then theoretically compostable given the right heat & moisture conditions. It's I think the most eco friendly of all the filaments. 

 

Btw it's my son who does the printing. I just come up with mad ideas. 

Edited August 4, 2023 by Onoff

[Onoff]

FFS! It's 5.10 in the morning and I type "if" instead of "of". I go back and correct it within seconds and it comes up: 

 

Edited just now by Onoff

 

 

[saveasteading]

4 hours ago, Onoff said:

What's the finish like on the model under any overhangs like soffits and canopies?

Generally very good indeed. But one gable end had a complete split between roof overhang and wall, as if it had snapped there. A streak of glue (epoxy?)   would close and fill it.

 

The only other flaw was a lack of detail, eg boardng effects on the drawing were vague on the models. I guess you change line strengths if you know it is for a model.