Cabochons arrived and on test fitting in the half sections, found that some 3D material was needed to be removed at the inside edges to make the opening round.
After a bit of sanding, the fit was better. But..... I opened up Inventor and started updating the model.
I then decided to convert the design into three sections, with the front piece being the third allowing easier access inside and for installation of LED’s.
I put in some location points, but these need repositioning again lol. A recess was added for the cabochon, so it pushes into its location (to be modified, for better fit). Feel that this is almost finished, design wise.
Test printed updated the front piece again to make lens recess a tighter fit. There’s now a reassuring ‘snap’ when pushing the lens in. It can be pushed out easily tho, will have to re-test once everything is painted.
Which I started....
Applied few coats of filler primer, Halfords product (here in the UK). And utilised a heater to speed up the drying process. No point in spraying the front part as it will be being re-printed again.
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