3D Printing TRF Challenge #1: Estes Menace

[neil_w]

My suggestion (my apologies for being so annoying) is that rules should be clarified and nailed down beforehand. In the contest announcement you said:

Results: Rocksim, Openrocket files, 3d files, or build

So is a build now a requirement?

 

[cwbullet]

My suggestion (my apologies for being so annoying) is that rules should be clarified and nailed down beforehand. In the contest announcement you said:

So is a build now a requirement?

No. Just a thread with your parts and designs. Building is a plus.

 

[NTP2]

Impressive work all. I am assembling a team to judge to winner.

Rules to date:
1. Must have a Sim File
2. Must have at least one 3d printed part
3. Files must be posted on the forum with a thread.

Any other suggested rules?

For number 3, do we have to make a new thread for each entry? That seems messy, maybe a single thread for all of them.
As for the rules, I think that’s good.

 

[K'Tesh]

In my submitted .ork the nosecone is hereby a 3D printed part. The file(s) are posted on the forum in *THIS* thread. Full parts list (which includes things like the shock cord) is included in the .ork file (presume the parachute is of the pre-assembled variety).

 

[user 45779]

Laser cut the fin set for my build that I will start a thread for soon.
Got pretty close to the top edge.

 

[NTP2]

My entry!

edit I updated the fin to be the correct size.

 

[frogglicker]

Here is my official entry. Attached is a zip file with the OrcaSlicer 3MF, including 9 panels of all parts. It also includes the individual STL files for each unique object in the 3MF file, in case the 3MF file doesn't work.

Some notes:

• This kit was designed around LOC body/coupler/MMT tubes. If you use something else, you will need to adjust accordingly.
• All parts have been printed and tested for fitment - the only issue with this version is that the fin tabs are slightly too short. MMT couplers should fix that.
• All parts were printed using PETG (Polymaker, Elegoo Rapid, and Duramic) and PLA+ for the intake with Duramic brand using a 0.4 nozzle at 0.28 layer height, 100% infill (with some exceptions)
• Ebay Sled and plug were printed with 20% infill with Cubic pattern
• Print 4x aft fins, 2x forward fins, 2x rail guides, 2x misc centering rings
• I print the fins on their sides for max strength but your milage may vary
• The baffle and spacer/external MMT couplers are optional - I used the long one to fill the gap between fin tab and MMT because I still count with my fingers
• Camera mount is optional - if you have a Runcam 4k, its works great. I snake a couple hook-n-loop wire management straps through the side holes and strap it to the top. Most of the onboard footage taken last year on my YT channel was shot using this mount.
• I have included two zip files, one with just the unique (STL) files and the other (Model) with the ORK , 3MF, and concept art files

That's about all I can think of. This project has been a lot of work but I am really glad for it. Now I have to finish building it. I am planning to fly it on an H210 on the March 17th launch at CRASH in Ft. Lupton.

 

[user 45779]

Let the build begin!

https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/dbgs-super-menace-bt-80-upscale-build-thread.185009/

 

[K'Tesh]

And here's a hint about the better trick... When you're make an exact clone of a rocket, it's important to have the parts (including the shock cord), the correct shape of the fins, the instructions (or an original to copy from) and the...

I can't believe that nobody cracked this... Parts (including the shock cord), the correct shape of the fins, the instructions (or an original to copy from) and the??? What else do you need to create an exact clone of a kit as it appears? Maybe decals hidden on the (sticker) shock cord???




Stock...


But Wait... There's MORE...

Stock plus what isn't included...


However, if you have one of the older .ork files, you'll find that the black trapezoids were missing... The old files have been replaced with this .ork that has corrected those omissions.

you will need to download the .ork to get the decal files.

 

[user 45779]

I can't believe that nobody cracked this... Parts (including the shock cord), the correct shape of the fins, the instructions (or an original to copy from) and the??? What else do you need to create an exact clone of a kit as it appears? Maybe decals hidden on the (sticker) shock cord???

Did you ever get hi-res scans of the stock decals?
I am tempted to open one of my sealed kits....

 

[user 45779]

Let the build begin!

https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/dbgs-super-menace-bt-80-upscale-build-thread.185009/

Ok, it is time for me to cut tube slots and have to decide on stock 4, or 3 fin variant.....3 right?

 

[K'Tesh]

Did you ever get hi-res scans of the stock decals?
I am tempted to open one of my sealed kits....

Mine are 300 DPI. I didn't get any takers on getting a clearer DANGER decal, or the Payback Time decals.

 

[user 45779]

Mine are 300 DPI. I didn't get any takers on getting a clearer DANGER decal, or the Payback Time decals.

Ok, making a scan now but don't think my stock one is much better...the Danger signs say...

VEL ILLUM DOLORE
EU FEUGIAT EU FEUGIAT
NULLA

...here is a pic

 

[NTP2]

Ok, making a scan now but don't think my stock one is much better...the Danger signs say...

VEL ILLUM DOLORE
EU FEUGIAT EU FEUGIAT
NULLA

...here is a pic

View attachment 632877

I think the graphics people are on something…

 

[user 45779]

Ok, the files are big so linked them here:

1200dpi color
https://photos.app.goo.gl/KAZLCHJYL9Sn7oM5A

1200dpi grayscale
https://photos.app.goo.gl/P6m76vQbDGRnJ9Vz7

 

[K'Tesh]

Ok, the files are big so linked them here:

1200dpi color
https://photos.app.goo.gl/KAZLCHJYL9Sn7oM5A

1200dpi grayscale
https://photos.app.goo.gl/P6m76vQbDGRnJ9Vz7

Thanks!!!

I can now do the "Caution" and "DANGER" decals. However, the "Payback Time" decals are still not clear enough.

If you're not gonna use them, could you apply one, or both, to a black, or OD green, background and scan just those again?

Thanks Again!!!

 

[user 45779]

Thanks!!!

I can now do the "Caution" and "DANGER" decals. However, the "Payback Time" decals are still not clear enough.

If you're not gonna use them, could you apply one, or both, to a black, or OD green, background and scan just those again?

Thanks Again!!!

I think my scanner sucks :/

 

[K'Tesh]

Thanks!!! I'm still having trouble sitting at the computer, but I'll get on those as soon as I don't feel like my thighs are on fire when I sit (stupid teflon coated tiles covered in oiled ball bearings (and snow and ice)).

 

[NTP2]

(stupid teflon coated tiles covered in oiled ball bearings (and snow and ice)).

I’ll be honest, that sounds like a something from a cartoon.

Ps it’s good to hear that you’re feeling better though!

 

[Aeva]

Stock...
[...]

But Wait... There's MORE...

Stock plus what isn't included...
[...]

I made the stock stuff into an SVG so you can scale it as much as you want. I couldn't 100% match all the fonts, but I did the best I could using what I could find. It's better than using the scans.

EDIT: Welll crap the logos got messed up; let me fix it...

EDIT2: Should be fixed.


Use the attached photo below, extension ".svg" for the vector image... this is just so you can see it has the white bits.

 

[burkefj]

I corrected the wording. It must be based on the original design but can be altered slightly. It can be the same size or smaller and larger.

I would like ti to have 3d Printer parts also.

I might try to find judges so I can participate.

Probably too altered, but I'll share anyway I tweaked the intake a bit to be more alcm like and it is an rc rg bt-80 based, but was inspired by the Menace

 

[user 45779]

I made the stock stuff into an SVG so you can scale it as much as you want. I couldn't 100% match all the fonts, but I did the best I could using what I could find. It's better than using the scans.

EDIT: Welll crap the logos got messed up; let me fix it...

EDIT2: Should be fixed.

View attachment 633112
Use the attached photo below, extension ".svg" for the vector image... this is just so you can see it has the white bits.

Nice work!
Cool thing with the svg too is you can clear the fill and add a stroke to give a black outline so could be used on a white rocket.

 

[Aeva]

Since it's all vectors, you can also replace the fill with black or a color that's visible on your rocket. It preserved the layer organization too so you can replace text and stuff as much as you want, change the fonts, etc.

E: just fyi, the fonts I used are

- https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Teko -- For "Caution", "Estes", and "Menace"
- https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Stardos+Stencil -- For "USAF"
- https://www.1001fonts.com/niconne-font.html -- For "Payback Time"
- And the system defaults for Ariel and Ariel Bold for "Danger" and its subtext.

I tweaked the properties for some of them (decreased height, more spacing, italics, anything to match the font more closely to the originals used by estes)

 

[NTP2]

@cwbullet Tomorrow’s the deadline, any word on when to expect the announcement of the winner?

 

[Rschub]

This is all I need.

 

[NTP2]

This is all I need.

It’s still fun to see, though. I’m not sure if I’ll even be able to compete as mine was pretty different.

 

[user 45779]

I just finished the decals sheet and will be finishing my build today!
Big thanks to @Aeva for the base svg...I added some more.

 

[user 45779]

@cwbullet Thanks for putting up this challenge!

I have completed my build thread and posted my files there.

https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/dbgs-super-menace-bt-80-upscale-build-thread.185009/

 

[cwbullet]

@cwbullet Thanks for putting up this challenge!

I have completed my build thread and posted my files there.

https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/dbgs-super-menace-bt-80-upscale-build-thread.185009/

add it to the contest thread so I can make a poll/.

 

[ljwilley]

It got deleted? What happened!!!!!
I wanted to see it fly!