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Hello

 

I joined RMWeb to enter the 2011 Challenge and found this corner of the board.

 

I'm building a RepRap with the aim of printing buildings.

 

My progress can be seen on Flickr

 

I haven't worked on it for a while because I was building an entry for the N Gauge Society Annual Model Making Competition last month.

 

Now moving house and building a 2011 diorama so RepRap still on hold.

 

RepRap produces considerably cruder prints, which is why I'm aiming to print buildings initially.

 

Best regards

Michael

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Hi Mike -

 

First I'd echo 'backofanenevelope's welcome & comment.

 

Looking at your Flkr page, I take it that the white units are those it can 'self-replicate'? If so, the finish appears a little coarse - mind you it might represent 'courses' in buildings! From other posts in this group it appears that may be a function of nozzle diameter - what's the size on this model?

 

Secondly, I take it all the 'metal bits' came with the kit. If so, does the maker specify sizes etc - and probably more to the point - suppliers?

 

Very interesting tho'

 

Regs

 

Ian

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Hello

 

Thanks for the welcome!

 

Yes, the white parts are self-replicated.

 

I'm not building from a kit but am sourcing all the components as I need them.

 

I'm following instructions stored on the RepRap website

 

My build is documented on the RepRap Forum which includes links to suppliers.

 

I don't have a nozzle yet. I looked at buying a lathe so I could make my own, so nozzle diameter would only be limited by the size of drill I could find.

 

I plan to experiment with printing individual bricks and even try a square nozzle!

 

Best regards

Michael

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