Daisy Serebrin Project 3: 3D Printer

Process

    At the beginning of the process of designing my 3D model, I had trouble thinking of what I wanted to design.  After many different thoughts like Spongebob, donuts, and Oscar from Fish Hooks, I decided on a plane. I watched a video on Pikachu and I saw that they used a picture and then were able to use forms on top to get the model. I found a plane that I liked and looked simple to start off and then started making my plane. Starting with the body, which was the easiest, then going to the wings and tail. Since the plane was at an angle, I had to make my own middle plane, which Austin helped create. With that, I was able to only have to make one wing and tail. After that, I made the engines. With the form done, I was able to print it. 

    When I printed my first plane, I used the Prusa. The plane turned out well and it took about 30 minutes. It came out to about 50 mm and so I made a new one that was 130 mm. For the bigger plane, I used the Ultimaker. With this, I forgot to add the supports so I went back and did that. I had to start over and the total time was about 2 hours and 20 minutes. With the maker space closing soon, it wasn't a problem time-wise. After taking the plane of the printer, I took off the supports with pliers and a box cutter. With that, I had to planes. 


Result

    After finishing my final 3D printed form, I am happy with the turnout. I like the different levels of the plane and would do this project again.  


Reflection

    Overall, this project was pretty good after figuring out what I wanted to make. The picture I picked as a reference was not the best, so next time I will pick a different one. The plane is at an angle, even the slightest and while I don't care, it looks interesting head-on and not even. I liked that I got the opportunity to use two different 3D printers because they work a bit differently. I also liked that since I made a small plane as a tryout, I now have two planes and only had to make one design. 















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