1. README for 3D Print C-130

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• Created by als0052
• Created on 03-30-2021
• Updated on 03-31-2021

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2. TODO Items

• Add print settings later once successful prints are made
• Fix the offset issue for the Horizontal Stabilizer Key Extrusions so they line up properly with the empennage
• Re-export the .stl file for Right and Left Horizontal Stabilizers

3. Original C-130 Model:

Author: Shyam Murali

Appears to be C-130J Extended Forward Fuselage

4. Objective

Modification to a Solid Works C-130H or C-130J 3D model for 3D printing with either PLA or PETG on a Prusa i3 Mk3s.

5. Modifications

These files will use a form of the British small arms numbering system. Small changes are indicated by the addition of an asterisk ('star', *) to the Mk ('Mark') number. The numbering will be done in roman numerals

5.1 Current Modification Versions

• Mk IV
  • First modification attempt
• Mk V
  • All parts designed to fit together with 3D printed 'keys'
  • No model scaling in Solid Works. Model is scaled in the slicer
  • Separate parts are created by cutting the original model at strategic locations
  • The parts are converted to .stl files and then sliced using PrusaSlicer2 or Simplify 3D
• Mk V*
  • Small modifications to the Mk V design
• Mk VI
  • Complete re-work of the Mk V design
  • Different configurations instead of separate parts
    • Might be causing stability issues in Solid Works... Save often!!
  • Uses combination of 3D printed 'keys' and metal fasteners
  • Re-work started after realization that printing the empennage in one piece is not going to work out without soluble support
  • Model is scaled in SolidWorks to 25% the original size from Shyam's 3D model
    • If a different scale is needed the 3D model will have to be significantly re-worked in SolidWorks
• Mk VI*
  • Minor changes to the Mk VI design
  • Does away with the M3 screws between the Forward-Center Fuselage boundary to affix the Wing Center Box to the Center Fuselage.
  • Instead screws will be mounted vertically to affix the Wing Center Box to the Center Fuselage

5.2 Other C-130 Models on GrabCad:

• Non-SolidWorks
• Non-SolidWorks
• SolidWorks

6. Files and Directory Structure

3d_print_c130/
  README.md
  iaf-lockheed-martin-c-130j-super-hercules-1.snapshot.7/
    Cutup Model/
      Mk VI/
      Mk VIstar/
      Mk IV.zip/                 // Archived
      Mk V.zip/                  // Archived
      Mk Vstar.zip/              // Archived
    S3D/                         // Simplify 3D factory files, support files, G-code files, etc.
      Old Settings/              // Non-current Simplify 3D files
    C-130 No Markings.zip        // Original 3D model without the markings and surface details
    C-130.zip                    // Backup copy of the original model
  c-130-hercules.snapshot.1.zip  // Different model that didn't workout. Made by different author.