N Scale Bicycles with Spokes, Basket and Lights - My 1st Print! | NEW Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K

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I started my 3D printing journey just about 2 weeks ago with Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K and this video is to give you an opporutnity to see most of what happened in these few days. There is a steep learning curve for any new tool, however, an SLA 3D printer is a different ballgame all together, especially for someone who has no experience with 3D printing before. So hope this becomes helpful to you if you're starting your journey with a similar printer. I have covered my first fails, starting problems, struggles in clean-up and eventually figuring out the right course of action in detail in these 40 minutes and I hope this COMPLETE GUIDE AND DEMONSTRATION is helpful for you.
00:00 Intro
00:50 Unboxing
02:55 Initial Set-up
05:20 Z-axis Calibration
07:20 Paper Calibration - Build Plate
09:40 Build Plate Prep
10:39 Installing Chitubox
11:11 Chitubox Setup
12:01 Thingiverse
12:54 Scaling, Orientation, Supports
14:01 Slicing
14:30 First Print!
17:45 Release Prints from Build Plate
19:27 Cleaning Build Plate
19:57 Cleaning Models
22:15 Solar Curing
23:54 Vat Cleaning
27:08 Review Prints
28:14 HO and N Figures 1
28:52 HO and N Figures 2
30:10 HO Car and Bike 1
31:34 HO Car and Bike 2
32:53 N Scale Car, Bike etc.
34:14 Failed Prints
35:14 Conclusion
38:03 Bloopers!
I used a bunch of models from Thingiverse to get started - they are listed below:
Worm Gear Set: www.thingiverse.com/thing:942559
Figure 1: www.thingiverse.com/thing:804927
Figure 2: www.thingiverse.com/thing:758728
Figure 3: www.thingiverse.com/thing:222...
VW Beetle: www.thingiverse.com/thing:332...
Bicycle 1: www.thingiverse.com/thing:313...
Bicycle 2: www.thingiverse.com/thing:388...
Container: www.thingiverse.com/thing:337...
Old Time Camper: www.thingiverse.com/thing:411...
Brush Holder 1: www.thingiverse.com/thing:413...
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CREDITS:

[@Ron_Ventura]

Kaustav. You should not handle the models without gloves until they are fully cured, not just after washing them. Also, you should wear a respirator and ideally eye protection. When pouring the resin back into a bottle, use a coffee filter paper, not just a fine inner. And finally, don’t look into the UV light. You should leave the cover on the printer whenever it is running, both for the fumes and to protect your eyes for the UV. I know the quality of these machines is awesome, but all this raffling around is why I will probably not get one. Good luck with yours though.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you Ron for all the guidance. I am yet to get you speed on the basics, so the safety precautions you mentioned will come valuable in future. Really appreciate sharing that, and I’ll pin this comment so others to see.

[@jcl1662]

@@TrainsandDioramas If a coffee filter doesn't work for you, see if you can get muslin/cheesecloth. This has bigger 'pores' so will let the resin flow through, but not any broken bits.

[@dakardavid]

@@jcl1662 Paint strainers for automotive paint are ideal for straining the resin.

[@kevindunlap5525]

When I saw 39 minutes and (I've already given up on a printer), I said there's no way that I'm watching this. It seemed like about 10 minutes when it was over. Excellent production and presentation work on top of all the technical points. Everything was presented almost perfectly. That's a rarity on YT today.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you kindly! I really intend to keep things real because that’s where it can add value. I have learned a lot more since this video was published, and now I am building a firm that uses 3D printing to make models of the Indian Railways. With thousands of prints done across various machines in the last 18 months or so, I see many things that I did wrong as a beginner in this video, but I still think it’s important to leave it in there. I want to make another video on 3D printing showing my journey and all the lessons learned as soon as I find some bandwidth.

[@tomyocom5886]

Love your work! You know, those fails are great for a wrecking yard, grave yard, train derail apocalyptic scenario!

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you! Those fails definitely have value. I am keeping them safe and once I have enough, I will make a diorama only with the fails and as you said, most likely showcasing a graveyard or an apocalyptic scene. Thanks again for atopping by and glad that you are enjoying the content. 😎🙏

[@pacificcoastminiatures]

This is such a useful beginners guide to 3d printing! I’m considering getting a resin printer and this gives me even more reasons - those bicycles would be great on my n scale model railroad too! And being able to print figures and cars is going to be great! Glad you showed the full setup of the printer and your progression from failed prints to successful prints.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Glad it was helpful! I meant to do more series on 3D printing, but even though I do 3D printing professionally now for my products, producing videos have becoming a challenge due to time constraints. I would love to get back to it though, hopefully soon. Cheers! Kaustav

[@lorriedmussett4692]

I LOVE BLOOPERS!!!! THX YOU cuz people don't include them much. It's free good 'ol fashion funny stuff. Great video overall..this coming from a fan that builds NOTHING, but is endlessly entertained and amused by those of you who can build!

[@TrainsandDioramas]

I am so glad! Actually this is my first time including bloopers! Previously I used to publish them in FB and Insta as teasers, but then I moved to complete voice over where chances of including bloopers is very limited. I think that in this format of content bloopers will be a standard inclusion going forward. :) Thanks for stopping by and glad that you are enjoyed this new style. Cheers!

[@colossalbigfoot256]

This is incredible!!! Thanks for the great in-depth review. I had no idea which printer I was going with. But thanks to your video I do.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

I am so glad that you found this helpful. This printer is definitely is a treat when it comes to details - let me know when you finally acquire it, will compare notes. :) Cheers!

[@colossalbigfoot256]

@@TrainsandDioramas Compare notes LOL I was thinking more of cheating off of you ha ha ha ha but yes definitely. does this printer have anti-aliasing option I found that with other printers that had that it smoothed out the barely noticeable build lines even further. There was a firmware that you had to install to get that option but they do release updated firmware for these printers that gives new features and functionality

[@normanrowe2831]

Hi Kaustav. All very interesting. Please take all necessary safety precautions. The bicycles are amazing. I look forward to your learning curve. See ya,

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you my friend! The more important thing about safety is actually making the process a muscle memory and as quickly I can get to that stage the better. My understanding so far is that a small mistake here and there might not really be that harmful, but it’s the prolonged effects that I have to solve. As you know that I live in an apartment so more hidden it can be the better. Cheers!

[@diezmon]

How about some more info on how you ended up supported the bikes? That's typically the hardest thing to figure out.

[@pitbullash]

Thanks to you , now i know how to clean and handle the resin! i was so afraid of it! you are the man :D subscribed

[@TrainsandDioramas]

I’m glad! I have got better tricks though, planning to make another video about that soon. Cheers!

[@jensjensen6548]

Thx for a informativ video.🤗

[@gerdeguelle1967]

a good video and very clear explanation i think in the future also one to buy

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you! This tool is a great addition to a modellers kitty. :)

[@1044fan]

A very interesting video 👍🏻

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thanks! Nearly 18 months into it and 6 3D printers and probably a 1000+ printing session later, I can tell you I did a lot if things wrong, but it was still great fun, the first time. This opened my eyes to the possibilities of 3D printing.

[@markrosche]

am going through the same learning process with 3D SLA printing (albeit in S Scale 1/64) but I am glad to see the issues I have been having are not limited to my skills (or lack there of)...keep pushing on and the prints will get better and better (I am now fighting with volumetric shrinkage and linear shrinkage on the prints and how much I need to scale up the model to compensate for the various resin types being used)...when my model shows 30.906mm on a specific dimension in the software, I expect to have the print also be 30.906mm in length...not the case depending on the resin used...is a learning process 😁 like the video!!! explained very well 👍🏻

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you! It's funny you mentioned that because that is exactly what happened to me 2 days ago! The little shell of the locomotive that you see on the new thumbnail (it was printed after I finished editing the video so I couldn't include that) had a slight bit of shrinkage issue and it affected the two parts (the shell and tha chassis) differently, so the parts that are ideally should perfectly press fit are not going well together unless I file off some extra section from the alignment blocks. Not the end of the world in this case, but for more complex design, it makes a difference. Just between these two resins there are so much difference in characteristics - I printed the cycles in aqua grey today and they are much harder to deal with in aqua grey vs. the rapid black where I was expecting the opposite all along... It's a new frontier for me no doubt. Thank you for stopping by and your kind words. We'll keep exchanging notes I am sure. :) Cheers!

[@lorriedmussett4692]

I commented on how much I love you included your bloopers without getting to the end....so I just finished the video and I'm still f*cking laughing....thx u

[@InvertLogic]

Congrats on your new SLA printer Kaustav. cant wait to see great prints coming out of this. I also have 3D printer but its FDM :( and I think for N scale which I model in SLA is good option.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you! Yes, I am very excited about this too. It’s a step learning curve and there are a number of variables, but there are some great opportunities as well.

[@kevindunlap5525]

Excellent info from the commenters too, great presentation all around. Fun outtakes! Please try Z scale bikes. The weave on the baskets in N is just remarkable.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

The outtake incident has become a household joke and we do refer to the product itself as that now! 🤣 I would love to try Z Scale, but need to get a train first. Now printing a full Z scale train… that we’ll be fun!

[@davebnsfnscale4433]

N scale bicycles, wow,look great

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thanks! Those are really special.

[@kevindunlap5525]

@@TrainsandDioramas You've used all the words I was going to share with YOU, so I'll just agree with you right here: They really are special. Really impressive.

[@TimberSurf]

I got a Photon S a year ago, but I design my own objects, it has taken over my life for a year, but the results are fantastic! (I can show you them if you want)

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Of course I’ll be interested to see what you have achieved! Find me on facebook or Instagram, it’s easy to chat there. Looking forward to your message. Cheers!

[@TheGathumpus]

Cleaning the FEP with a paper tissue will cause (over time) scratches use a microfibre cloth. Apparently the darker the resin the crisper the print as it will not allow the light to leak around the mask on the edges.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thanks! I have ordered microfibre clothes since then. Glass cleaner and the microfibre clothes seems to be a great combination to get a clean and clear FEP every time. Ditto on the dark vs grey resin. I just printed a set of same cycles with grey resin and the results are not as fine as what I got with black. Cheers!

[@colossalbigfoot256]

Thanks for that info. I didn’t know about the darker resins.

[@indianrailmodeller4259]

You might also want to consider having the printer in a well ventilated area and/or exhaust the vent to the outside.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

In the plans! I have to build a paint booth as well, so the plan is to rework the apartment workspace in a way that it takes all that nasty fumes out and throw it out the window.

[@anujchandkapoor]

OMG you have a beautiful model of Tata Nano. Me too i owned a Yellow tata nano and its scale model

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Wow nice!

[@marcodiaz6322]

I really want to buy a 3D Printer like yours, one of the things I want to do is make my own custom model of Springfield from “The Simpsons”, I plan on making each of the most iconic buildings of the city including the Family’s house, Moe’s Tavern, the Kwik-E-Mart, and Springfield Elementary. BTW, all those 3D models you’ve made there are incredible!👏👏👏

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you! And your project sounds like a very exciting one! There are many great printers that arrived in the market since I posted this video. You should definitely check out the 8K printers, they are incredible.

[@normanrowe2831]

Hi Kaustav. It’s late. I will watch this in the morning. Bye

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you Norman! Will look forward to your thoughts. Cheers!

[@mdmuar1532]

Hi sir very nice

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you Umar!

[@plutoyaldnil4750]

Just sort of wondering about your scaling here in canada h.o. is 1/87 so a person would be about 3/4" tall and the Beatle might be about 1" long and n scale is roughly 1/2 of that your items looked considerably larger

[@TrainsandDioramas]

It might be the camera angle and/or the zoom, but the figures were accurately scaled. Scaling an HO figure is easy, just take an average person’s height in mm and divide by 87 or 160 and that’s how these figures were done. That’s what was done here and there were proper for both scales.

[@IamAskingWhy]

initial screwing can be done by using the fingers :D

[@TrainsandDioramas]

you bet!

[@issamelachiaboushoushi5940]

Hi, this video is very helpful, Thank you. In your Set #5 the semi trailer Skelton I can find the 3d file for that. Would you be able to share it.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you very much! I find that file on Thingyverse. If I remember correctly it was an HO scale model that I sized down to N. if I can trace back the link, I’ll put it here.

[@ButtonsKing]

22:50 Heavy crystal glass may not be the perfect material, as it absorps much UV light. The resin hardens due to UV, not visible light as you know. Laying the printouts directly on the aluminum foil and turning them after a while might be better.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thanks for the tip! I was still discovering various ways to do the solar curing, and two years since this video, today I use different tools. For Solar curing, I do put them in their custom made jigs and cure them in indirect sunlight first (slow cure) for about 20 minutes and then put them in the sun for 3-5 minutes or so.

[@manishalive]

Nice, you got your own printer. This is great. The beetle is so nice, since I love them. But the bicycles take the 1st price. How much was customs duty on this?

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you Manish! The customs + GST came to around 60%.

[@manishalive]

@@TrainsandDioramas, 60% 🙀🙀🙀. I have toyed with getting my own printer and Sonik was the best with right price quality vs price. Sad that duty is way high . At present use 3rd party to print my stuff.

[@Darius12235]

How is it functioning as of today? I'm thinking of getting it and was wondering about the longevity of the machine.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Actually I would recommend going with the Phrozen Mighty now. Things did deteriorate after 2-3 months for the Mini. Now mind it that it doesn’t happen to all users, but this printer does have a Z-axis issue for many units. Phrozen did release an ‘upgrade kit’ and I got that as well (yet to complete the modification) but the cost of the printer + kit is quite high and you need to be hands on to be able to make it work abs even then there’s no guarantee that it will. Go with Mighty if you can because that truly is an amazing printer with great build volume.

[@fladder1]

What i’m missing here are some usefull tips regarding the way you positioned the bikes and supported them. Otherwise awesome video!

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thanks! I didn’t even know what I was doing was right or not back then as it was my very first attempt! I’ll keep in mind to make another video showing my supporting techniques in another video perhaps, whenever I can get to it. Cheers! Kaustav

[@fladder1]

@@TrainsandDioramas that would be awesome, I'm looking forward to it.

[@haukke]

when you resized the bicycles what percentage did you make them for the n gauge.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

87/160 = 0.54375 ~ 54.4% for all HO to N scale size conversion. Cheers!

[@kevindunlap5525]

You're safe with HALF, it's easy to remember. I use 1/64, 1/72 and some N and even Z items on my large HO layout. I only do the work AROUND a train set's tracks. No trains, but it's 4' x 32' "diorama."

[@mdmuar1532]

🚂🚂🚂