3d printed boot badge

[Fkuk]

Tired of the flaking Ford badge I decided to print a replacement

After 12 different revisions, this is where it is

I don't know how PLA will react to the elements but hopfully it will last and not get too dirty

 

It takes 4 hours to print, uses 40grams of plastic. 

Currently planning of adding the oval ring around the edge, and a second version which allows easy changes to text. 

 

Once I'm happy with the design I'll upload the model so people can print it for themselves 

[Jonro2009]

I like the idea but in reality it doesn’t look good, it seems to have a really poor finish and looks like the edges are bumpy. Almost looks likes it’s been made out of modelling clay. If the edges where smoother and the face was smooth rather than having the rings on it then it would look loads better, just my opinion though. I think the text and lettering looks great though, I don’t think I would change that.

very jealous you have a 3D printer by the way

[Fkuk]

The print in the picture has layers 0.3mm high, this speeds up the print. I'll probably print it 0.1mm high in the final version

[Fkuk]

Finally got around to finishing the badge

Printing with layers 0.1mm thick took 6 hours and gives a much smoother appearance. 

 

The next plan is is buy blue and white plastic and reprint it in colours

For anyone with a 3d printer here is a link to the files 

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2936440

 

[zain611]

Now that looks a lot better and looks more smoother 👍