So, the first model i made of this was .... .... ... pretty, and i found out it didn't work, at least not without flexible filament, and i didn't include a wrench either.. That was over a year ago... so

I present to the world, a NEW and IMPROVED modular 1 inch PVC fortress kit (now with working physics and wrench!)

but that title was too long.

When i was a kid, i used to play with "Playskool Pipeworks" and make cars and trains and helicopters and cranes and all sorts of stuff. (look it up)

Those don't exist anymore, not really (some knockoffs that are only for fort creation, not structural at all)

With this set, i hope to add more features to make "Panels" possible, or at least make something you could ride down a hill.

All files are separated, but the kit would be assembled as in the picture (from onshape, but will upload real prints soon)

it would take a 1/4 in drill bit (or a 6 mm drill bit) and a little time, but the end result is going to be awesome, so i personally think its worth the time for my daughter.

How to:

1. buy 1 in PVC pipe and joints to your hearts content
2. fit together
3. measure 1 in from pipe edge (or use Drill Measure printable, refer to picture containing part)
4. drill hole straight through all pieces desired (uniformity makes the kit more modular, and able to be "rebuilt" differently with ease, like "always drill vertically when joints are laying flat", but i'll upload a video once i get a few printed that shows off the pointers better)
5. mark exactly halfway between both holes along outside edge (per drilled item)
6. drill hole through both points marked
7. insert spring joint part
   8 (optionally) insert tension rods in + shape
8. (optionally) cut holes for, and insert PVC end cap, and glue to tension rod

I know that's a lot, but i always want people to have....

happy printing!!