how do i prepare this model plane for 3D printing?

Michael Wilson · 4th April 2014, 04:50 PM

hi
this unusual 1950s russian jet prototype will be my first 3D printed model, to be in 1/48th scale will need to be 13 inches long.
before sending to a 3D printer place is there a way i need to merge the parts in order to make parts like the wings and fuselage printed in one piece, like if i just highlight the fuselage and wings and click on object merge does that do the job or is there more i have to do?

is there anything else i need to do to prepare it to be sent to a 3D printer?

is there anythings i can do to make sure that it will be printed ok?

i was hoping there would be a specific forum here for using ac3d for 3D printing but i dont see one.

thanks

Edymnion · 13th October 2014, 11:02 AM

Can't really tell just from pictures. You'd have to provide the model itself.

jonbourg · 17th May 2019, 11:28 AM

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4th April 2014, 04:50 PM	#1
Michael Wilson Member Expert member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 78	how do i prepare this model plane for 3D printing? hi this unusual 1950s russian jet prototype will be my first 3D printed model, to be in 1/48th scale will need to be 13 inches long. before sending to a 3D printer place is there a way i need to merge the parts in order to make parts like the wings and fuselage printed in one piece, like if i just highlight the fuselage and wings and click on object merge does that do the job or is there more i have to do? is there anything else i need to do to prepare it to be sent to a 3D printer? is there anythings i can do to make sure that it will be printed ok? i was hoping there would be a specific forum here for using ac3d for 3D printing but i dont see one. thanks Attached Thumbnails

13th October 2014, 11:02 AM	#2
Edymnion Senior Member Professional user Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 203	Re: how do i prepare this model plane for 3D printing? Can't really tell just from pictures. You'd have to provide the model itself. __________________ It is by caffeine alone that I set my mind in motion. It is by the syrup of cola that thoughts acquire speed, the ears acquire ringing, the ringing becomes a warning. It is by caffeine alone that I set my mind into motion.

17th May 2019, 11:28 AM	#3
jonbourg Junior Member Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11	Re: how do i prepare this model plane for 3D printing? Love the Dune/Coffee reference!!!

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