For the print files go to my thingiverse.com account
( HERE )After printing the open boom boat and the one with a cab I decided to do a couple small changes and call it done.
One can print the boat with or without a cab.
I extended the two side vertical stakes just past the bow on both sides down to the bottom of the boat. When the boat is pushing logs these stakes grab the log to some degree and make it easier to push. I also raised the rear air intake on top of the engine compartment a little and added the non-slip grate looking section where the operator stands.
On the 'cab' version I narrowed up the roof over the cab a bit. When designing one has to often exaggerate some dimensions in order for them to print and show up. The air intake, rear post cleat and exhaust are examples of that and are slightly oversize if you were to compared them to the real thing.
I added a non-skid surface to the floor by the steering wheel.
If you are viewing this on a computer screen the boat is way smaller than the image you are probably looking at.
The ribs in the non-skid surface are N scale 1 inch in thickness. Anything smaller won't print with the printer and probably couldn't be seen if they could be printed.
I've been very happy with this printer and it is a couple years older at this point. I like the over 6 inch long build plate that it has. Large for a printer in this price range. Not sure if it is available any longer.
I'm happy with the little inch long boat and feel it represents what the Hull-Oakes mill and other mills have.
For the print files go to my thingiverse.com account
( HERE )A link to this whole build
( HERE ).
Sumner
