Resin Cast Model

[pixelplucker]

For a job, needs couple small tweaks but will eventually become an STL file for a resin cast model. The weird blob on the bottom is from a previous model they had and wanted to keep.

[robcat2075]

I will be curious to see the finished product!

[HomeSlice]

Yes, please post pictures of the physical prototype when you get it!

[pixelplucker]

The STL file I made looks pretty good. I believe they are 3d printing the stl then making a model from that.

I'll try to get pictures of the final and post them.

[pixelplucker]

Here is a wax casting from the mold they made from the AM model.

 

If anyone uses the AM rulers for measurements they need to keep it on CM because all other ruler changes don't reflect the exported model size. I found this out when the factory needed to scale the model down.

 

Of course they changed the imprint area which would have saved me a bunch of time modeling after the fact but at least it all worked.

[Paul Forwood]

Interesting to see the results.

I notice that the tail fins are much thicker on the wax model. Was that a requirement?

What are the dimensions?

[pixelplucker]

They beefed up the fins, probably because the resin might be too weak at the original thickness. The missile is 6" long.

[John Bigboote]

The missile is 6" long.

 

 

TWSS! (silly 'The Office' reference, I apologize.)

 

All jocularities aside...pretty cool!