Wing Vent Grills, anybody?
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islandman
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oooo.....now that is cool. It says Wing / vent grill...but where would it go on the wing?
I have to say I really like the idea of printing custom parts like this. On my blue Nova I have a number of "Air Escape" vents to allow air pushed through the radiator in the hood area to escape and create better air flow and cooling. I used wire mesh grill and tried as best as I could to neaten them up with rubber U-Channel around the edges. However doing it like this takes it to a whole new level of OEM finish *thumbs up*
I have to say I really like the idea of printing custom parts like this. On my blue Nova I have a number of "Air Escape" vents to allow air pushed through the radiator in the hood area to escape and create better air flow and cooling. I used wire mesh grill and tried as best as I could to neaten them up with rubber U-Channel around the edges. However doing it like this takes it to a whole new level of OEM finish *thumbs up*
Maybe wing is the wrong term? Hip vent? Rear vent?
Here's the finished vent. It needs some cleaning up though, I got some stringing and a few blobs, but it looks really good and fits nice and snug, nothing more than a press fit.
Ooops. Technical difficulty with uploading pics, on my end.
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Here's the finished vent. It needs some cleaning up though, I got some stringing and a few blobs, but it looks really good and fits nice and snug, nothing more than a press fit.
Ooops. Technical difficulty with uploading pics, on my end.
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islandman
Member
Nic,
You have spiked my interest in 3D printing, I always knew it was cool but never thought a prosumer could get the skills to do it well. A few questions if you don't mind :-
1) What model printer do you use and what does it cost?
2) Are the consumables expensive as per most printers?
3) Do you have to become a CAD expert to really use it?
4) Did you do a CAD course?
Sorry for so many questions but in my mind I am already planning a parts printing list
Cheers
David
You have spiked my interest in 3D printing, I always knew it was cool but never thought a prosumer could get the skills to do it well. A few questions if you don't mind :-
1) What model printer do you use and what does it cost?
2) Are the consumables expensive as per most printers?
3) Do you have to become a CAD expert to really use it?
4) Did you do a CAD course?
Sorry for so many questions but in my mind I am already planning a parts printing list
Cheers
David
