And i decided to built a separate panels for a variety of planes for MSFS
i cannot build a full cockpit just because i don’t have enough space , I live in an apartment and some of you know how anyone lack of space is
I spray them with liquid spray putty and then i sand them.
Then paint them with acrylic auto paint .
But even after 3 layers of paint , the paint is chipping like a hell.
The only way for me is to print the panel white , then painted black and then sanding the buttons signs to white, then i will put leds in the buttons so the letters to light.
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Unfortunately, i don’t have CNC neither Co2 laser cutter.
probably is better to use Co2 cutter if i had where to put it , but i don`t i have only 3d printer to use.
The problem is the paint won’t stick to actual primer that I`m spraying . And when pushing the buttons they rubbing and the paint chips away .
Im just wondering if there is someone who have experience in this area?
I`m 3D/Vfx artist and can do pretty much everything in 3d space. But lack of practical skills
Hello,
I am planning a similar project. All around cockpit panels when i will fly with 777, 787 addons which will be released for MSFS2020. Since i am still making my research on some web pages i remember reading painting PLA with Aerosol paint.
I have no detailed information, but most of the 3d printing pages was mentioning about sanding PLA 3d printed model and painting with Aerosol paint. (Especially tiny paintbrush if tiny detail area).
Hope it helps, sorry if i gave no needed info. Good luck
I have a Snapmaker which has a CNC and laser engraver function as well as 3D printing. You can pick up a small laser engraver pretty cheap and just laser your lettering and attach it to whatever you need to. Here’s a link to a vid of a controller I made for DCS to give you an idea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxi-InKHcVQ