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3D Printing and Blender files

You can look at photos all day long but you won't get a sense of how big this printer is until you see it in person. My previous printer was the Phrozen Mega 8K. The plate and vat on this are at least triple the size.
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I am glad I ordered several bottles of resin. I am looking forward to printing my first model. It may take some study before that happens!
 
Works for me!
So are those objects already defined in Blender or are you creating the D ring from scratch?
 
The cross members and side rails would also probably be channel steel, or I beam style, not solid rectangular cross section bars. (welded together of course) The cross members would not have the holes in them that you have. If you are going for accuracy, the springs would not go into blocks on the underside. The front attachment would be between two supports so it could pivot a little, the rear would have a set of levers that would pivot and allow the spring to lengthen and shorten as it flexed. I can sketch it later if you need.
The square design is for printing strength as channel or I beam would be mighty thin but I can look at it again. The spring blocks instead of two supports are for printing strength as well. I thought about the wiring holes for a while befire putting them in. I know they wouldn't be on the real thing but though ,"Man, wouldn't it be nice to be able to run wire and brake lines easier". I may make it with and without.
 
Works for me!
So are those objects already defined in Blender or are you creating the D ring from scratch?
D ring from scratch. I cheated though and used the spring U bolt and indivudual bolt heads I had already created for the Scout. I just had to make a plate and add the bolt eyes then resize pieces and join it all together.
 
What Bob (Moon Puppy) said! Looking really good Greg! The front spring link pin is perfect.

The rear of each leaf spring needs something like this otherwise it would not be able to flex up and down as the ends would not be able to move.
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Just a detail if you want to do it.
 
3D progress on the Scout. I have the outer shell nearly done! I am finishing up the body but all of the other pieces (hood, tailgate, rear window, doors, floor) have all been finished. The only other parts I can think of are the dash and the exhaust system. As I have worked on the body I have realized that I had to change some of the chassis parts to accommodate for fitting (ie; shortening the frame and lowering certain points, making the fuel tank smaller, moving the steering box, etc). I have to tell you, this is been an almost criminal amount of fun!
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What Bob (Moon Puppy) said! Looking really good Greg! The front spring link pin is perfect.

The rear of each leaf spring needs something like this otherwise it would not be able to flex up and down as the ends would not be able to move.
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Just a detail if you want to do it.
That would be more accurate and I thought about it but opted for strength instead. I probably didn't need to but was a judgement call. I think it's an "OK" representation. I printed the trailer out and it came out better than I had even hoped! Well, I was hoping the tie down hooks would be moveable, but they aren't. I may adjust those, as well as go back and see what I can do about the center spring mounts. I really appreciate your advice Paul!
 
@Greg Kimsey been quiet, hope all is well.
Yeah, mostly. Thanks. I thought I might post some stuff today. With 3 epic fails in a row (Scout body creation which I have pretty much abandoned, the Impala, and the VW bus 🫣) I have been leary of starting threads. I have some figures to show though.
I have been in a lot of pain and am trying not to let my unableness to anything physically and be useful in some way get me down. I used to be the rennaisance man, plumber, carpenter, furniture maker, picture framer, lifter of heavy things, sew awesome costumes, work on cars, etc. Now I am relegated to sitting and running the register. It is taking some getting used to being mostly useless.
 
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A great many tasks can be done while comfortably seated. Your creative mind is one of your greatest gifts!
Your Blender files are amazing! The V-8 Santa Snow hot-rod you for made just plain ROCKS! (Snowballs?)
Will the car trailer need a billion supports before it can be printed? Will the tongue jack be a separate part so it can be retracted?
More INPUT!
 
A great many tasks can be done while comfortably seated. Your creative mind is one of your greatest gifts!
Your Blender files are amazing! The V-8 Santa Snow hot-rod you for made just plain ROCKS! (Snowballs?)
Will the car trailer need a billion supports before it can be printed? Will the tongue jack be a separate part so it can be retracted?
More INPUT!
Yes, the car hauler needs at least a million supports! The jack insert is a separate piece so it can be adjustable, yes. I have printed it successfully but still have some tweaking to do to make the tie down "U's can be moveable. I have changed the design of the tire rims so that the wheels are more stable and rollable. The Scout is driving me mad though LOL. I have had so much trouble with the interior. The outside has come together pretty well though. The door hinges have defeated me completely. The engine though was a triumph. I will get back to it when I learn more.
 
so I dloaded Blender, took a look at it and didn't know where to start. Any suggestions on a good newby video to watch? I see it's really powerful, didn't know it did video.

What I want to do is just draw out the bridge I want to build for the Lee tank. Basically a mix of I beams and planking.
 
Youtube is where I go even with stuff I already know just for a refresher. There are hundreds if how to's, includung the very basics all the way to the most complex. It is not an intuitive program and can be baffling at times. When get stuck, like "alright, that should have worked!" I open YT and search. I wish I were closer and walk you through it. Make a notebook for yourself.
 
Yes, the car hauler needs at least a million supports! The jack insert is a separate piece so it can be adjustable, yes. I have printed it successfully but still have some tweaking to do to make the tie down "U's can be moveable. I have changed the design of the tire rims so that the wheels are more stable and rollable. The Scout is driving me mad though LOL. I have had so much trouble with the interior. The outside has come together pretty well though. The door hinges have defeated me completely. The engine though was a triumph. I will get back to it when I learn more.
Sounds like the car hauler needs to be turned into a model with multiple parts. That would probably drastically reduce the resin in the supports.
 
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