P-51B Mustang restoration
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28 11 February 2022, 10:56
Robin (WhiteGlint)Very interesting project.
What's picture 48 about? Looks like some kind of 3d scan.
8 March 2022, 08:04
Petr KokešExactly, I'm trying to make a copy of the canopy because the original one is damaged.
8 March 2022, 13:29
Robin (WhiteGlint)New canopy looks good, Petr. Looking forward to your further improvements.
What layer thickness did you use?
I tried some clear resin as well but I am still fighting a bit with it as I cant keep it clear after curing. The layers are very visible and it becomes clouded.
Did you do something else besides dipping it in 2K clear coat?
18 March 2022, 11:54
Petr KokešToday, after the clear coat was cured the layer lines showed too and it is a little bit cloudy... :/ I'll try another method.
18 March 2022, 12:31
JvVery different now
Nice to see all the steps
Great project
Thanks for sharing
18 March 2022, 12:46
Robin (WhiteGlint)Found some solutions here:
formlabs.com/blog/3d..nishing-clear-resin/
I will also give them a try.
Basically sanding and then applying some clear coat spray.
I think I've seen some youtube videos as well where people did this to large amounts of resin water so you can look at the 3d printed fish they sealed in it.
With the thin canopy parts I can imagine that sanding and clear coating will be necessary from both sites.
18 March 2022, 13:17
Robin (WhiteGlint)Thanks for sharing, Petr. 👍
Maybe I can give these methods a try this weekend.
Instead of 2K products I'll see if my Vallejo 28.650 Polyurethane Gloss Varnish is still okay.
It's also UV resistant and it could give me a reason to use it again.
18 March 2022, 19:51
David CulpI have not had any success printing clear parts. They always turn yellow, no matter what I do. Now all I can do is print a mold and then vacuform some clear PETG over it.
29 October 2022, 04:53
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Old model, that I've decided to restore especially because of bad alignment of parts, paint applied with a brush, and overall poor appearance.
