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Would it be acceptable and within the rules if I posted a merged photo of my favourite train in different scenes but all still on the one line? Graeme, There is nothing specific in the rules to cover this question. However in the open discussions a couple of months ago, the question of multiple ent...

Hi Tom,
Welcome to the forum.

I can't help directly but I did a quick search and found some troubleshooting hints on the RCS website. I don't know which of their systems you have but there are links to several different ones.
https://www.rcs-rc.com/pages/troubleshooting

It is called 3DPrinterOS, now I don't know if it is any good, but I will report back with anything I have. I'd never heard of this but I've just had a look and I'm not sure it is, or does, what you want. It seems to be a sophisticated management software to interface various different machincs and ...

Perhaps I should comment on the screen shot you posted, showing flashprint and two box like prints being sliced. I notice that they seem to be hollow underneath - I would have printed them the other way up - with the hollow uppermost to reduce the supports needed. I would have lifted it 1 mm and us...

I have to agree with Rod. Both of those links generate the message:

" GOOGLE
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We're sorry, but you do not have access to this page. That’s all we know."

I can't answer about Flashprint I'm afraid, although as far as I can see it has very limited ability to change the print parameters. I think Trevor uses it so he may be able to answer more fully. I use Qidiprint which is a customised version of Cura, supplied by the m/c manufacturer. It has literall...

Totally amazing difference since this time last year. Well done to both of you.

I understand, of course, but it seems very odd to me when you say annuals plonked in for spring!

I have my build plate initial layer at 60deg and then drop to 50 deg for the rest of the print. The 60 helps with sticking to the plate. Then my normal printing temp is 200 or just occasionally 210. I never use a raft. I did when I first had it because thats what the instructions said, but, as just ...

Peter Butler wrote: ↑Wed Sep 08, 2021 5:26 pm
ps I have never had a digital watch either .

Nor have I, and as I've said before, I don't even have a mobile phone!

Lovely pictures Aaron. Somehow I managed to miss your previous post and the superb night shots.

It is a shame that you have to lift it all, but since you alwasy planned for it, I guess it isn't as much ofa wrench as it might have been.
Fingers crossed for the future.

Does anyone know where I could get either one from? If it wa me I'd scratchbuild one, since it doesn't need to be a pecific prototype, However since you've asked the question, I guess you are thinking of a kit of some sort? A quick flick through fleabay pulled up these, dunno if anything floats you...

I should be doing them like you say with about 10-25%. I will give them that setting from now on and see how they turnout. I normally use 15 or 20 and only down to 10% if it's a rough print to check something. Go too low and you increase the risk of 'pillowing', where the air trapped inside stays w...

As you say, pretty nasty! Thats a shame because the original print looks to be very nice. Looking at the way it is distorted, with a bigger problem at one end, I think it is a heat thing pure and simple, with the others things that Rik and I have suggested probably contributing in some way. For some...

Well I've ummed and ahhed for a long time, before we finally bit the bullet a month ago. I'll admit that much of the final decision was gut feeeling rather than pounds, shillings and pence. Although I take Peter's points about the relative effects of environmental factors of all sorts, most of them ...

Andrew wrote: ↑Tue Sep 07, 2021 8:37 am it's handy for taking things to the tip and getting teenage daughters to university

Or the other way round???

Andrew wrote: ↑Tue Sep 07, 2021 8:37 am We're half wondering whether to go electric next time...

We have literally just bitten that particular bullet... current delivery date is said to be 4th October....!

ABS may be slightly better, but I've had PLA items outside for several years 24/7/365 with no major problems. Although I did find that just one out of several sections of 'stone' mouldings on the front of my manor house ( mower shelter) shrank and curved slightly after a full summer in the afternoon...

This is why I love my car, all of the boxes full of 'Rocket' models, display stands, lighting, accessories etc. even the table! Not many cars are capable of that and still have room to spare...... As you said in another post, as long as you are happy..... It all comes down to planning and design. I...

GAP wrote: ↑Mon Sep 06, 2021 10:36 pm
So the world of 3D printing is now mine to control

Nope... The world of 3D printing is now in control of you! - It IS addictive.

Well done though.

That is a lovely picture.

Peter, has said it all. Lovely little loco.