Here you can see what each finished project looks like

I am very proud of all of my project work. Not only did they take an immense amount of time for the actual printing, but they all also required a significant amount of post-printing work. It is by doing stages like fitting electrics, and manual assembly that helps me practice for any future printing I choose to do.

Moreover, I would find my patience and resilience being tested by the length of the prints. Therefore, it was a matter of keeping interest up, not becoming bored or giving up. I would find this taxing in the event of a failed print (part). As this would require reprinting. As this added on to both the filament and time needed for the project to be finished.

However, I have been in the middle of some projects before and experienced some printer malfunctions, which has also resulted in failed prints. Thus also then requiring more time to completion, whilst also needing maintenance of the physical printers. This can sometimes result in spending out on new parts for the printers, during these.

Lastly, it is difficult to conclusively estimate how much time a project may take. This is as a result, of uncontrollable circumstances, in addition to any of the stages taking longer than anticipated. The post-printing and assembly stages are often where things might take longer.

5th: Mini R2D2

This is my fifth project - Mini R2D2 Droid being printed.
My fifth project - Mini R2D2 Droid partially assembled.
My fifth project - Mini R2D2 Droid, completed.

4th: Mini R5

My fourth project - Mini R5 Droid being assembled
My fourth project - Mini R5 Droid being assembled
My fourth project- Mini R5 Droid partially completed

3rd: Racing Drone

This is my third printing project- a racing drone. Here you can see it completed.
This is my third printing project- a racing drone. Here you can see it completed.
This is my third printing project - a racing drone being fitted with electronics
This is my third printing project - a racing drone being fitted with electronics
This is my third printing project - a racing drone being fitted with electronics
This is my third printing project- a racing drone. Here you can see it completed.

2nd: 500 Size Drone

This is my second project being assembled. Large scale drone.
This is my second project being assembled. Large scale drone.
My second project was this large scale drone. Here you can see the completed project.

1st project: RC Tank

This tank was my first project. Here you can see the process of fitting the electronics.
This tank was my first project. Here you can see the assembly process after printing was completed.
The Tank’s printing story

This was a very steep learning curve. I decided to undertake my first project in 2018. As a result of seeing this design Thingiverse. Looking back now, this took me around 6 months of printing, but now I reckon I could get the printing aspect done in around 3 weeks. It was a really good initial project, as the parts were quite large, with the exception of the track. I incurred a lot of problems with the prints during this. But these were mainly down to settings and lack of experience. It was also my first time using coloured PLA.

Moreover, I’d recommend anyone to give this project a go!

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