This post shows the sequence of events as I strip the support structures generated by Simplify3D from on of the tank models. The model is actually that of a combat carrier but they run with tanks!
I use Simplify3D as my slicer and it does really good work with support structures. Still, I find that you need to examine the support built for each model and adjust as needed. In the case of this carrier I needed to remove the support around the heads of the driver and gunner.
I have also found that prints done in PLA can be cleaned up but expect a fight! Finally notice how the support stuff hangs out from the side of the model. This is a configurable option and really helps with cleanup.
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| 1. Starting Point |
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| 2. Starting to Strip |
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| 3. Halfway Through the Bottom - You Need to Start Here! |
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| 4. Bottom all Stripped |
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| 5. Ready to Strip Right Side |
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| 6. Right Side Stripped |
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| 7. Ready to Strip the Left Side |
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| 8. Left Side Stripped |
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| 9. Ready to Strip the Front |
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| 10. All Stripped |
I used one tool for the above with that being the small needle nose pliers that I dremel'ed down to have a very fine tip. I could have gotten a lot of the support material off with a small screw driver and my fingers but am ok with the pliers!
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