3D printing ropehank - circle type

[modeller_masa]

I made some 3D printed ropehank for cannons.

 

 

The result is great, but I can't say it is significantly better than the traditional method.

 

Here is how I made the ropehank.

 

1. Inkscape

 1-1. Spiral 

 1-2. Save as vector graphic format for 3D cad software.

2. Sketchup

 2-1. Load the spiral vector.

 2-2. Delete the center of the spiral. (360 degree = 1 turn is enough.)

 2-3. Extension - Helix along curve tool 0.9.0

3. Lychee slicer

 3-1. Thinnest setup - 0.020mm

4. Painting

I printed three different sizes - 0.80mm, 0.65mm, and 0.50mm.

 

Here is a comparison with the traditional method.

 

 

Good 

+ All the outputs have the same size and the exact same circle shape.

+ Easy to change the size and thickness.

+ Faster speed when mass-produced.

 

Bad

- Not time and labor effective if the ship doesn't have 74 cannons or more.

- It may be difficult to paint the plastic in the same color of the rope.

 

This method would be an interesting option if I build a plastic kit of ship of the lines. The next challenge is a more common ropehank with an integrated belaying pin.