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Re: 3D Printed D10T Build

Looks good with the color on. Did you use some kind of primer on the blade to keep the paint on when starting to push dirt?

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Wow looks killer!! Same question about priming, I assume you were using petroleum based cat paint? Was wondering about it melting the abs. I've never painted any 3d parts, but plan on in future, thanks for sharing, your doing an amazing job!!!! Can't wait to see it pushing

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Yes I definitely primed everything with Rustoleum Self Etching primer. After doing some scratch tests on ABS, i found the Self Etch Primer held up the best. But Krylon primer Ive used many times before without any issue. I felt better about the Etching primer on this build being everything was going to see abrasion....But its a dozer, its not supposed to stay looking pretty for ever. If the paint wears off, im fine with that. :) I also topcoated everything with Rustoleum Satin Clearcoat. It helps for sure, and i like the way it takes the shine away. Ive always thought models look better on the dull side, seems to highlight detail.

Got my replacement motors today, so im redesigning the mounts to accommodate the larger motor cans. Tracks are painted and curing over night. hope to be testing the motors tomorrow. I hope these are stronger- 194.4 oz-in. @ (12VDC), we shall see..

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Looks great with some paint, the finish turned out very well! I agree with the matte-ish finish, looks more realistic.

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Looks awesome! Can't wait to see it push dirt:bounce:
I notice your missing one thing on the paint job or just on the to do list. You need to add the red stripe that runs along the hood line and makes the black and yellow come together nice. ;)

I noticed you didn't paint the idler tubes. Nice touch :)

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Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need to win the lotto so that I can afford a printer! I'm not saying I have the skills to put it to this kind of use but man it would be fun to try! While I'm dreaming I would like a CNC mill and a waterjet.:rolleyes::rolleyes:

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Turned out insane! Now about that roller kit..........

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Originally Posted by Supermario (Post 126407)

Thanks Mario, I haven't finished the detailing yet but did forget about the red accent. I will def add that. The idler tubes needed to not be painted in order to function, i agree it looks cool.

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Originally Posted by RCP57 (Post 126417)

Thanks Reg. I could use a cnc plasma table, much more affordable. Could open up some possibilities.

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Originally Posted by TRUCKMAKER (Post 126422)

Turned out insane! Now about that roller kit..........

Thanks man, im happy with the look of it. The kit.. I'll continue to ponder that. :)

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Any thoughts on just releasing the CAD and/or stl's? I have a printer and would love to give it a shot in the spare time I don't have.

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Fantastic job, how long has it taken to do?

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Worst case, you have a really nice trailer queen that can drive around! Hope it's able to push dirt without too much strength issues.

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JDH 429,
What sort of 3d printer are you using? Love the build it is very impressive.

Cheers

Trackerman

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Look out Bruder..No coversion here ..way better ..A fully functional model to start with ..Im impressed with your Cad/printer skills and design..Awsome work Jd

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wooow:jaw::jaw: nice Work looks very nice

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Originally Posted by A.ash (Post 126434)

Any thoughts on just releasing the CAD and/or stl's? I have a printer and would love to give it a shot in the spare time I don't have.

You should try autodesk 123d design. It's an easy program to help get started in designing your own stuff.. It's what I use, practice, practice, practice. 😄

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Originally Posted by titandigs (Post 126441)

Fantastic job, how long has it taken to do?

Thank you! I'm a fan of your YouTube videos and machines.👍🏻 Prob about a month and a half. I'd say design took me a week or so, printing took about 2 weeks, and assembly about another 2 weeks. Just about done now, just finishing up a few details.

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Originally Posted by pigeonfarmboy (Post 126445)

Worst case, you have a really nice trailer queen that can drive around! Hope it's able to push dirt without too much strength issues.

No trailer queen here, I don't see any real issues with strength other than maybe the track pads and sprockets wearing out, but that's realistic in a way. 1:1 dont last forever either. I used #4 drill bushings on all the working joints and after running it around a bit and pushing some chunks of 6x6 on the shop floor, it will push some dirt nicely I think.

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Originally Posted by Trackerman (Post 126462)

JDH 429,
What sort of 3d printer are you using? Love the build it is very impressive.

Cheers

Trackerman

Thank you, I use Afinia printers. Very pleased with them.

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Originally Posted by tracksntreadslou (Post 126481)

Look out Bruder..No coversion here ..way better ..A fully functional model to start with ..Im impressed with your Cad/printer skills and design..Awsome work Jd

Lou, thank you!

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Originally Posted by pontiacmann (Post 126483)

wooow:jaw::jaw: nice Work looks very nice

Thank you!

Updated pics soon.

Re: 3D Printed D10T Build

very nice can u make me one