I'm starting a project to create a 1/20th scale of the HL-10 lifting body to rocket launch and eventually drop from a high alt balloon. Without going into all the details and objectives for this project, the first thing I would like to do is create an airframe body. It would be approximately 13" long and 9" wide.
CAD files don't seem to be available (the HL-10 is 1960's), but I found dxf and dwg files and I'm researching for other detailed drawings.
Can a stl file for 3D printing be created using the dxf or dwg file? If I could print the HL-10 at the scale I'm looking for, I could use the positive model to create a negative mold.
The other option I'm considering is obtaining a model kit of the HL-10 and have it scanned for scaling and 3D printing. Unfortunately, the 1/48 version is not going to be available again until November.
I would appreciate advice on this.
And, what do I think of 3D printing? I think it's great for our hobby. I wouldn't be able to even start this project without it.
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