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  1. John Shannon

    Antares 2cc - model diesel engine build

    Olli, That is really nice looking! Turning "backwards" has many uses. Johnny
  2. John Shannon

    Antares 2cc - model diesel engine build

    This is the .stl file with machining stock added. It printed on my cheap printer in PLA, but could not finish because I don't know how to tell the sllicer the .stl file is in mm. Please play with the file and tell me what you think. If you can print it in plastic I would like to see it. Johnny
  3. John Shannon

    Antares 2cc - model diesel engine build

    Hi Rob, Yes, gladly! It is really quite a miracle. You send Shapways the STL file and 9 days the aluminum "casting" arrives in the mail. On this part the difficult part willbe deciding which surface to make the bottom. I was thinking of printing "upside down" I will need to review for sufficient...
  4. John Shannon

    Antares 2cc - model diesel engine build

    Olli-Matti is doing a great job! I got interested in his project because it was a unique and stylish engine. At least to me. I have been experimenting with 3D laser printing model engine cases directly in aluminum. I have printed three so far. I have included some screen shots of this design...
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