I've released my Ark of the Covenant 3d Files

[kevin926]

Mine is not glued yet. Still waiting on Amazon to deliver the wood glue and corner strap clamps. So that is just Earths gravity at work there. The correct alignment is flush with the face.

So the lumber sits inside with the prints-correct???

 

[replicaprops]

So the lumber sits inside with the prints-correct???

flat with the wood

 

[OasisSupernova]

What is this Crystal Skull you refer to? There are only 3 indiana jones movies as far as my brain knows. lol

There's like 4 and a half. Movies.

 

[OasisSupernova]

So without discouragement --please I hope no one gets upset--

Who is correct with the lumber placement?
I see one that has it above the prints and one that is even with the prints

For the Lid I put mine on the inside. The panels already have enough top lip I thought. I didn't want to add another 3/4 on top of the lid.

 

[OasisSupernova]

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This is whatbim going for, but they'll be a lot of pieces missing on the front and one side so you can see the majority of the Ark.

 

[OasisSupernova]

So without discouragement --please I hope no one gets upset--

Who is correct with the lumber placement?
I see one that has it above the prints and one that is even with the prints

I just went off of rebelscums original plans I think. When he made this all out of wood. Mine has so many defects for a first attempt im not sure I care if everything is 100% accurate. Lol

 

[Jamesfett]

I just went off of rebelscums original plans I think. When he made this all out of wood. Mine has so many defects for a first attempt im not sure I care if everything is 100% accurate. Lol

I may have missed it. Can I ask what size boards you made the walls out of?

 

[OasisSupernova]

I may have missed it. Can I ask what size boards you made the walls out of?

I bought 4 pieces of 3/4 MDF that were 2'x4' i honestly wouldn't use MDF next time. I would use a high grade plywood.

 

[Jamesfett]

What is this Crystal Skull you refer to? There are only 3 indiana jones movies as far as my brain knows. lol

That is correct. Three, and three only. Nothing more, Ever!

 

[Jamesfett]

I bought 4 pieces of 3/4 MDF that were 2'x4' i honestly wouldn't use MDF next time. I would use a high grade plywood.

Thank you sir.

 

[replicaprops]

IDK, Ply wood has grain no matter what quality. The MDF is smooth and apart from Ikea furniture grade, Home Depot and Lowes offer higher quality. It all comes down to personal preference and budget.

 

[kevin926]

IDK, Ply wood has grain no matter what quality. The MDF is smooth and apart from Ikea furniture grade, Home Depot and Lowes offer higher quality. It all comes down to personal preference and budget.

Yes, I'm going to use MDF to avoid the grain. Finishing grainy wood is not easy to do.

 

[OasisSupernova]

Thank you sir.

You're welcome. I'm always a little tipsy, but if you have any questions that I can help with just shoot. I'll do the best I can.

 

[laellee]

What's your guy's plans on those rings? I've been following this thread, but don't remember anybody talking about beefing those up (unless I missed it).

 

[kevin926]

What's your guy's plans on those rings? I've been following this thread, but don't remember anybody talking about beefing those up (unless I missed it).

2 inch PVC is what I'm using instead of printing them

 

[replicaprops]

What's your guy's plans on those rings? I've been following this thread, but don't remember anybody talking about beefing those up (unless I missed it).

I printed them 100% infill. I think ill either got straight into the wood with a threaded rod, or put the rod into the leg middle section and fill it with plaster to add strength

 

[replicaprops]

2 inch PVC is what I'm using instead of printing them

check the diameters of the 3d model first. I was thinking the same thing

 

[kevin926]

check the diameters of the 3d model first. I was thinking the same thing

PVC also comes in 2 1/2 as well

 

[OasisSupernova]

Yes, I'm going to use MDF to avoid the grain. Finishing grainy wood is not easy to do.

Right. I understand that. Lol

What's your guy's plans on those rings? I've been following this thread, but don't remember anybody talking about beefing those up (unless I missed it).

I don't plan on having any poles through them so I just printed them and called it a day.

 

[Jamesfett]

Right. I understand that. Lol

I don't plan on having any poles through them so I just printed them and called it a day.

How are you and a friend going to move it without touching it?