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Looking for ideas for what to 3D Print
MikeyBugs95
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Posted: Friday, October 21, 2016 - 01:12 AM UTC
Unfortunately I'm not sure whether or not the redone models will even pass the manual inspection with how stringent Shapeways has been against some of the VIC models. But the VIC-5 I'm confident will pass. Bit less so on the -1, -2 and -3.
Epi
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Posted: Friday, October 21, 2016 - 01:39 AM UTC
Well then, I will just continue and still get them if the do re-do them. For sure get the VIC/5 when I get the new handsets and radios you did. 
Surgeon
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Posted: Friday, October 21, 2016 - 01:47 AM UTC
could you make the front guard for lights to T55/54/62 models in? 1/35
165thspc
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Posted: Saturday, October 22, 2016 - 07:54 AM UTC
Mike this may be asking too much as I really don't know what is involved but . . .
How about adding five cable connectors to the ring of five SINCGARS speakers that you offer?
Just an idea.
How about adding five cable connectors to the ring of five SINCGARS speakers that you offer?
Just an idea.
MikeyBugs95
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Posted: Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 07:28 PM UTC
The cable connectors are similar to what's in the VIC-1 set, right?
HeavyArty
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Posted: Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 07:37 PM UTC
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The cable connectors are similar to what's in the VIC-1 set, right?
Yes, they are the same, angled connectors.
I just ordered the handsets set. I'm sure they will look great.
Any progress on the SINCGARS yet? How about the air brake cylinders, do you think you can do them?
165thspc
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Posted: Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 08:06 PM UTC
Yes the cable connectors are identical to what you have already done.
I also just learned that the speaker cable has a connector on each end so we would need ten connectors for five speakers.
Just say'n.
Thanks Mike for any help on this that you can offer.
I also just learned that the speaker cable has a connector on each end so we would need ten connectors for five speakers.
Just say'n.
Thanks Mike for any help on this that you can offer.
jet
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Posted: Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 06:39 AM UTC
How about printing the unusual screen that's on the Maus. This is an old OOP PE set
MikeyBugs95
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Posted: Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 09:33 AM UTC
Those can't be printed. They're best as PE.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 05:42 PM UTC
I received the Handsets and Hand-Held Radios set on Fri. It came out very nicely. The handsets are really small and detailed well. It looks great.
Any progress on the SINCGARS sets?
Any progress on the SINCGARS sets?
MikeyBugs95
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Posted: Sunday, October 30, 2016 - 12:33 AM UTC
No progress since adding the side cooling fins, unfortunately.
jet
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Posted: Sunday, October 30, 2016 - 07:14 AM UTC
The reason I suggested it is because in photos of the real thing the screen is much more 3D in appearance, something 2D PE can not do. You can see an example in the photo at the upper left. If you want i could research it.
MikeyBugs95
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Posted: Sunday, October 30, 2016 - 09:03 AM UTC
Yeah I see. Unfortunately it would still be overscale through 3D printing and is still best done as a PE part. Maybe a very thick part but still a PE part.
MikeyBugs95
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Posted: Saturday, November 05, 2016 - 09:28 PM UTC
I think I might release the individual SINCGARS radios together. I can't release the mount/amplifiers but the radios themselves are good to go.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Sunday, November 06, 2016 - 08:34 PM UTC
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I think I might release the individual SINCGARS radios together. I can't release the mount/amplifiers but the radios themselves are good to go.
What is the issue with the mounts and amps? The SINCGARS radios by themselves are kind of useless. You need a mount to put them in for a vehicle.
165thspc
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Posted: Sunday, November 06, 2016 - 09:16 PM UTC
How about also releasing the antenna amp and audio amp needed for the SINCGARS radio base and then we can knock together the rest of it ourselves?
165thspc
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Posted: Sunday, November 06, 2016 - 11:40 PM UTC
p.s. If that happens to solve your production problem.
MikeyBugs95
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Posted: Monday, November 07, 2016 - 03:39 AM UTC
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What is the issue with the mounts and amps? The SINCGARS radios by themselves are kind of useless. You need a mount to put them in for a vehicle.
The mounts and amps aren't finished and I don't have a prospective date as to their completion. I don't have enough references to confidently finish them accurately. I don't want to sell inaccurate designs even if I'm able to go back in and fix them later. The individual radios are finished.
I'm still trying to find more pictures that would help me but it's slow going.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Monday, November 07, 2016 - 05:07 AM UTC
Check your PMs.
MikeyBugs95
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Posted: Monday, November 07, 2016 - 12:05 PM UTC
In response to a need for artillery rounds, I quickly drew up a model of a 155mm round in 1/35. I've also started drawing up a Red Dot R-2400-0 A/C unit. The wall unit should be done soon and I'll then get started on the condenser unit.
youngtiger1
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Posted: Monday, November 07, 2016 - 01:27 PM UTC
Mike, I ordered your 1/16 AN/VIC-1 set few days ago. I cannot wait to see it. 
dinovision79
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Posted: Monday, November 07, 2016 - 01:46 PM UTC
Hi Mike,
any news on the bottles?
Thanks!
Denes
any news on the bottles?
Thanks!
Denes
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The soda bottles are pretty much done. Just need to wait for my computer to finish a pattern function and create a base and they'll be finish. 100 in a set.
MikeyBugs95
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Posted: Monday, November 07, 2016 - 07:20 PM UTC
They are finished. I created an STL for them. I just forgot to upload it and now I have to create a new STL.
165thspc
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Posted: Tuesday, November 08, 2016 - 02:30 AM UTC
Something I have found to be very useful: Regularly run a search of ALL of eBay for items I am interested in finding reference photos on. - In this particular case SINCGARS radio components.
(Photos shown here are the property of DelawareLister and are used here for discussion purposes only.)
Past eBay searches have produced WWII tank radios, SINCGARS radios, HEMTT driveline/cab/body parts and AIRCO/Red Dot air conditioner parts for HUMVEEs.
(Photos shown here are the property of DelawareLister and are used here for discussion purposes only.)
Past eBay searches have produced WWII tank radios, SINCGARS radios, HEMTT driveline/cab/body parts and AIRCO/Red Dot air conditioner parts for HUMVEEs.
MikeyBugs95
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Posted: Saturday, November 12, 2016 - 09:56 AM UTC
Thank you for the pictures. I've already been using eBay for many projects, including the SINCGARS and I've also found new posts I hadn't seen before on eBay. I started back on the SINCGARS set and I think I'm making great headway. I've got the back and right side pretty well squared out and now I'm just adding small details. The left and a AM-7238B are still giving me slight headaches but I'm pushing through them.
On a side note, would anyone be interested in a TA-1042A Digital Voice Terminal set?
On a side note, would anyone be interested in a TA-1042A Digital Voice Terminal set?
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