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First Fusion 360 Tutorial Series (Patreon Exclusive)

Hey everyone!

We now have our first Fusion 360 Tutorial mini-series.  As I've previously mentioned, I wanted to create some tutorial videos on creating your own custom caps for the Fidget Bolt Keychain.  This 6 part series will help you do that, AND hopefully, teach you a few great techniques in Fusion 360.  

Watch the video above to see how to access the tutorial videos and a few other quick updates!

I aimed for this to be as beginner-friendly as possible, s...

8/11/2021 Live Stream

Thin Air 3D Printing Community 8/11/2021 Live Stream

August 2021 Letter from Jacob

Hey everyone!

We are halfway to our first goal!!!   Also, you may have seen it already, but I just put up our first poll to vote for what my next challenge project I will model, please take a look and vote for what you would like to see!

I will still be modeling and working on other projects as always, but I will definitely be prioritizing whichever option wins the popular vote!

Outside of that I just wanted to mention; I've been in the process of making some pret...

Next Challenge Project

Hey everyone!  I apologize it took so long to get our first poll up, but lets go ahead and vote on what my next "challenge" model will be!  I say challenge model, because the options aren't necessarily quick or easy for me, but I know I can do them justice!  After everyone votes I will get to work on creating the model and aim to have it finished by the end of August!

Staff of Saruman the White (LOTR)

Hey everyone!  I've been wanting to start building a Lord of the Rings collection of models, and decided to whip up the Staff of Saruman to get us started!

There are 2 versions of this model; Verison 1 you can use 1" PVC pipe for the shaft to save on print time and filament by just printing the important parts!  Version 2 can be fully 3D printed and it MOSTLY screws together (just a couple of spots that need glue).

I have added all of the STL's to the Model Archives alr...

ThinAir3D Community Live Stream

Lets talk about models in progress and what else we're making.

Raw Beskar Ingot (Mandolorian)

Hey everyone!  

Here is my attempt at the Raw Beskar Ingot from The Mandolorian!  I tried to get the surface pattern close to show accuracy, although I'm aware it's not exactly the same!  Definitely not an easy technique to model (or at least how I did it), but maybe I can re-visit this in the future and try to improve it!

I printed this model in both resin and FDM, so you shouldn't have any issues.  The photos above are from the resin model because as expected...

Announcements & New Models

Hey everyone, I wanted to create a poll and see what the best way for me to pass along information to you would be.  Mainly, when I add new models to the archives and live stream dates.

I try to stay active in the Discord server and post when new models have been added to the archives, but I'm not sure if everyone has or uses Discord, so I'd love your input!

If you could, just let me know below what the best way for me to get new information to you would be!

Live Stream Link 7/1/2021 (Zoom)

Hey everyone!

Sorry for the delay.  So I have been trying to get the Patreon integrated Live to cooperate and have had no luck.  I am still gonna go live, but on zoom instead so here is the link for that if anyone wants to join and hang out for a little bit!  Really sorry for the inconvenience!

Meeting Passcode: 908643

https://us06web.zoom...

Locking Twist Capsule (1st Version)

Hey everyone!  Just got a new design added to the Model Archives! I'm calling this one the Locking Twist Capsule.  It prints in 2 pieces with no supports and has a working lock.  There's also a decent amount of storage space in them.  I did a color change for the one in the video to get the silver and the blue, which I thought turned out pretty cool!

I have uploaded 3 different sizes to the archives, each has clearances adjusted specifically to their size.  You...

Low Poly Pokemon - Jolteon

We've got Jolteon finished up and added to the model archives!  There are 2 versions:  The normal version and the planter version, with printing information and instructions in their respective folders.  Note:  I will be making the non-planter version available on my Cults3D page, but the planter version will be Patreon exclusive (as with the Eevee planter).

So we've got Eevee and Jolteon, what's next? Well, I'm finishing up Flareon and Vaporeon currently and should ...

Models in the Archives (Not in the Welcome Pack) 6/25/2021

There aren't a TON of models in the archives as of yet because I'm just getting this Patreon started, and I wanted to load up the Welcome Pack with a lot of good models.   I DO have quite a few others just about ready to go into the archives for you to print very soon!  Here is a list of what is currently in the archives that aren't offered in the Welcome Pack as of 6/25/2021.

- Zig Zag Planters (Vase Mode Prints)

- Valentines Day Heart Boxes (Print-In-Place Hinge B...