First attempts at printing

**Woof** · 11-15-2023 13:06

This week I finally got around to using my 3D printer in anger for the first time. Having previously run some calibration prints I decided to try something big. It did not go so well:

At some point relatively early in the print the raft began to unstick from the build plate, though it did hang on sufficiently that after two hours I only had to prize the deformed Sunderland off the build plate and not an overcured Sunderland pancake from the VAT. I think the raft design generated by the slicer was not well designed as it had raised edges to assist removal and was a solid plate potentially allowing uncured resin to be trapped underneath- ideal for peeling off.

In disappointment I set about preparing another file and noticed the slicer interface looked different - turns out it had been updated but I used an old version for the Sunderland. The new version uses a flat raft with drain holes which stuck perfectly so just over an hour later I had a pair of B-24s.

There is a slight kink in the vertical stabs where they join the horizontal stab, I assume they must bend slightly when printing as they are not laterally supported until they reach the horizontal stab. One to fix for next time but I still think they are tabletop worthy and I'm amazed at the level of detail achievable with my cheap setup.

Printer: Anycubic Mono 4k with standard resin
Files: Roman Troyan (planeprinter)

**Flying Helmut** · 11-15-2023 14:25

You "speak in tongues", sir.......

...but the results look good to me!

**Teaticket** · 11-15-2023 19:46

Mmmmm, Liberators. Looks really good Mark.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 11-16-2023 00:15

Also looks play worthy to me Mark.
Very impressive for a new venture.
Rob.

**Guntruck** · 11-16-2023 00:34

Nice work on the B24s Mark.

**Hu Rhu** · 11-16-2023 06:58

That looks like a good result for your first proper print.

**David Manley** · 11-16-2023 10:27

I'd suggest removing the supports using the "hot water" method before you cure them, it makes it much easier

**milcoll73** · 11-23-2023 06:17

go big or go home it is i guess! at least the libs turned out alright.

**mikejr74** · 07-17-2024 16:33

Originally Posted by Woof

This week I finally got around to using my 3D printer in anger for the first time. Having previously run some calibration prints I decided to try something big. It did not go so well:

At some point relatively early in the print the raft began to unstick from the build plate, though it did hang on sufficiently that after two hours I only had to prize the deformed Sunderland off the build plate and not an overcured Sunderland pancake from the VAT. I think the raft design generated by the slicer was not well designed as it had raised edges to assist removal and was a solid plate potentially allowing uncured resin to be trapped underneath- ideal for peeling off.

In disappointment I set about preparing another file and noticed the slicer interface looked different - turns out it had been updated but I used an old version for the Sunderland. The new version uses a flat raft with drain holes which stuck perfectly so just over an hour later I had a pair of B-24s.

There is a slight kink in the vertical stabs where they join the horizontal stab, I assume they must bend slightly when printing as they are not laterally supported until they reach the horizontal stab. One to fix for next time but I still think they are tabletop worthy and I'm amazed at the level of detail achievable with my cheap setup.

Printer: Anycubic Mono 4k with standard resin
Files: Roman Troyan (planeprinter)

Are you using the Anycubic workshop? If so download the free version of Chitubox basic. It is all you need and the interface is just about the same as Workshop. I have had great success since I switched from Anycubic workshop. Chitubox has a good default setting for your printer included.