Something I'd like to get into.

This model of a PT6E engine is impressive.

 

 

Never done any myself, but my dream is to get a 3-D printed house one day.  

These houses are actually made by moving a large nozzle on a computer-controlled track system and literally pouring the cement walls.  This construction method is fast, efficient, and cost-effective, and way better than the typical wood frame built American house.  An added benefit is that one wouldn't need to be worried whenever there's a tornado in the area, unless maybe it's an F5.

Dave

12 minutes ago, dave2013 said:

Never done any myself, but my dream is to get a 3-D printed house one day.  

 

Yep, I posted some videos on 3D printed houses a while back, impressive technology. There are entire communities built that way, now. 

 

 

Like this one...

 

 

I got a cheap resin printer few years ago, tried making 1:200 aircraft and it didn't pan out well...thin trailing edge can't print properly and have to be done manually.

I don't know if technology get better now (or with more budget), or it's my skill issue. But for me, 3D printing is not one click magic, rather just another manufacture tech, although easier and cheaper to be done "at home". 

Edited March 30Mar 30 by C2615

On 3/30/2026 at 3:03 AM, C2615 said:

I got a cheap resin printer few years ago, tried making 1:200 aircraft and it didn't pan out well...thin trailing edge can't print properly and have to be done manually

 

Yeah, resin printing has come on a lot. The trickiest method though. Filament is easier I believe. 

The Bamboo Labs printers get good reviews.

But yes, there is a learning curve, getting to grips with the software and the techniques involved. A lot easier than it used to be, though.