Thanks for letting me join! Model builder

[rockislandnut]

I appreciate the chance to join the group. Some of you may have seen the models I am working on in the Facebook windmills' group. I helped my uncle put up windmills when I was growing up in northeast Kansas. I always enjoyed the time and the ability to take what some considered scrap and making it serve a purpose again. I spent almost 20 years restoring hit and miss engines but as that faded I was drawn back to windmills again. I have always wanted to build models of them and with the invention of 3d printers and my ability as a 3d modeler I can now build the models I have always wanted to. I currently live outside of St Louis MO but I am looking to move back to my home town in Kansas which I have missed so. I am always looking for projects to work on and hope to be building custom models for people some day. I ask alot of questions and am very thankful with any information you can share or I can share as well. Look forward to many conversations with everyone!!!!!

Thanks! hopefully from Kansas soon!!!

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

First of all great job very authentic.Are your models made from cast steel

[rockislandnut]

They are not steel. They are 3d printed ABS plastic.

[mtblah]

Darrin, do you have any extra John Deere model E parts ?
I have a John Deere pump jack under my windmill and am trying to build a engine to power it.

Mike B
New Braunfels TX

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

Can a 3D printer make full size models of mill's or parts to use to make molds to cast steel?

[rockislandnut]

Yes it can provided it will fit the print envelope.

[rockislandnut]

No I sold off all my hit miss stuff except for a couple that I can't part with.

[Wind Charger Mike]

Are you creating your models from scratch using software like SolidWorks or scanning parts and scaling? I’ve made a few 3d printed parts for wind generators when structural integrity wasn’t necessary.
Nice work, I like the embossed casting lettering.

[windybob]

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing all that with us. Just amazing what a person can do these days, with all the technology available.

I grew up in South County, Mehlville and Lemay to be precise. Still have many relatives there. Need to get back one of these days.

[rockislandnut]

I have done both. Created models on fusion 360 from scratch and 3d scanned models where I work.

Are you creating your models from scratch using software like SolidWorks or scanning parts and scaling? I’ve made a few 3d printed parts for wind generators when structural integrity wasn’t necessary.
Nice work, I like the embossed casting lettering.