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Toronto Electric Model Aviation Club (TEMAC) => Building / Construction => Topic started by: GuyOReilly on August 09, 2023, 09:37:56 AM

Title: Looking for a Member capable of 3D printing - Wire Spokes Wheels
Post by: GuyOReilly on August 09, 2023, 09:37:56 AM
Hello Club Members;
I am looking to see if a member could 3D print one set of wheels and the jig/spacers.
The spokes are not printed, only the tires, hubs, wheel flanges, spacers and a jig.

The following are the details: Airplane Wire Wheel  by Willsonman on Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5238711

Once printed, I will take care of the assembly as per the following video.
A video of the assembly is here. https://youtu.be/NtAUAUq3zFg
Thank you.
Guy O'Reilly


Title: Re: Looking for a Member capable of 3D printing - Wire Spokes Wheels
Post by: Knightlite on August 13, 2023, 08:51:53 PM
I am not the best printer yet but I am receiving new equipment soon. I might me able to take a crack at this in 2 weeks.

Colin
Title: Re: Looking for a Member capable of 3D printing - Wire Spokes Wheels
Post by: GuyOReilly on August 14, 2023, 09:30:47 AM
Quote from: Knightlite on August 13, 2023, 08:51:53 PM
I am not the best printer yet but I am receiving new equipment soon. I might me able to take a crack at this in 2 weeks.

Colin
Thank you Colin;
Another TEMAC Member offered to print these for me and all arrangements were already made.
The wheels look great and when the printing is done and all wired-up, I will post pictures.

Also note the following supplemental video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkonkttQkTo

Thank you.
Guy
Title: Re: Looking for a Member capable of 3D printing - Wire Spokes Wheels
Post by: GuyOReilly on August 22, 2023, 08:47:19 AM
Wheels are being printed!!
So happy.
Title: Re: Looking for a Member capable of 3D printing - Wire Spokes Wheels
Post by: GuyOReilly on August 29, 2023, 10:12:20 PM
One wheel done, one more to go!
Slightly bigger than called for on the Elder 40 plan, but they will look great!!!
Thank you Mark.

And it turn true!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suALZ2qpkyQ
Title: Re: Looking for a Member capable of 3D printing - Wire Spokes Wheels
Post by: GuyOReilly on September 09, 2023, 03:28:39 PM
A quick coat of silver paint. I know, not a great masking job.  Should be painted prior to assembly, next time...
Looks better than white with green fishing line. ;D

Title: Re: Looking for a Member capable of 3D printing - Wire Spokes Wheels
Post by: Michael on September 09, 2023, 07:05:41 PM
Looks great!

I have those Elder plans in my car. I'll be at the field tomorrow afternoon, if convenient.

If not, I'll leave it in the car.