C152 panel (work in progress)

[surreal ridge]

Good work
One question if you don't mind
You can see that "layered" texture on yoke, that shows it actually 3d printed. Tell me please, if you scratch it with abrasive paper, will it become smoother? So it gets less obvious that it is 3d printed. I have a very little experience in 3d printing, thats why im asking
Great sim btw, subscribed the topic, looking forward to watch the progress 👍

[lyric idol]

@surreal ridge
I Can give you an answer to that question:

Yes, you can sand it down and then use Primer to make it smooth, but the outcome depends on what filament you use for printing. Not only is it important, which base Material you are printing (PLA, PLA+, PETG...). It can also deeply vary between the filaments within one of those category's. No filament is the same. Some may string out, when sanded... So trial and Error. And be aware that for example standard PLA is often only rated for a Temperature up to 60*C which can be reached when the things are in a hot flat or direct sun. They can deform in those temperatures.

There are also methods using chemicals and thinners or aceton to smooth out prints,as can be seen here: https://youtu.be/NiG1jDEG0kA?si=eIT5BnY0anVeL_Yx but i haven't tried them yet.

[surreal ridge]

Good evening
Thanks a lot for such a wide answer
Going to study the topic🙏

[vocal reef]

@surreal ridge I 3D printed it in 4 pieces in PLA material with 0.15mm layers height. Sanded the parts by hand, then painted (2 layers black, 2 layers of clear coat)