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[Michigan Madman]

A guy on the HAMB has mastered a 1:8 scale Terraplane grille, and he wants to know if there might be any demand for such a thing in 1:25 as well. I'll be buying at least ten when/if they are produced- how's 'bout you?

This is the 1:8 master. Pretty, isn't it?

[george 53]

Can he get that kinda detail IN 25th scale??? I don't have any use for such an option, but if he pops it, I'm SURE we'll be seein a COUPLA ideas from YOUR crazy self!!!

[slantasaurus]

Only if I have the rest of the Hudson to go with it........

[my66s55]

Pretty good likeness. I'd buy a couple because I want to try and scratch built a 37 Terraplane. I saw somewhere over the weekend where a guy shrank a mold by adding a liquid like naptha to the mix at 50-50 with Smooth-on omoo. Maybe that could be done with this piece.

[Bernard Kron]

If he thinks there's a market in 1/8th then he's in for a pleasant surprise at 1/25th. Hopefully he'll master it separately at the smaller scale. In any case, count me in for sure!

Edited by gbk1, 15 February 2011 - 03:05 AM.

[my66s55]

I found the link for the mold shrinking. Check this out http://www.scihighmo...wto_shrink.html

[BIG-JIM]

Thanks count for posting the poll. Hello all my name is Jim I'm from CT and I'm the guy that is (I think) going try to cast this part. The part was mastered in a 3D rendering and it was printed on a 3D printer. All I would have to do is scale the drawing down & have it printed. Then I can cast the parts for all of you fine builders. I'm just looking for feedback as to weather or not it will be worth it. I am truly not in this for the money but I can't loose money either. I just like to tinker & have fun.

[MikeMc]

I think its a must for a good rat.. So I will need a few ....Sorry Chuck...... it is Kooler than the Farmall nose.....

[MikeMc]

Thanks count for posting the poll. Hello all my name is Jim I'm from CT and I'm the guy that is (I think) going try to cast this part. The part was mastered in a 3D rendering and it was printed on a 3D printer. All I would have to do is scale the drawing down & have it printed. Then I can cast the parts for all of you fine builders. I'm just looking for feedback as to weather or not it will be worth it. I am truly not in this for the money but I can't loose money either. I just like to tinker & have fun.

Talk to Count Chucky about doing the Farmall nose....I'm out of fenders!!

[BIG-JIM]

Talk to Count Chucky about doing the Farmall nose....I'm out of fenders!!

Well let's see this Farmall nose...

[MikeMc]

Well let's see this Farmall nose...

The build up is in #154............CHARLES!!!!!!

Edited by Stasch, 14 February 2011 - 05:23 PM.

[BIG-JIM]

Chuck, Did you ever get around to casting that farmall grille?

[Michigan Madman]

Chuck, Did you ever get around to casting that farmall grille?

You mean this one?
http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=40680
Nope- jumped the gun and slapped it on a project. But this won't be the last one I'll build, I'm even planning on a later-model Farmall 300 grille project. I was also planning a Terraplane grille, but, well, you know...

[Michigan Madman]

Oh... did try pulling a mold off the grille I made in 154. Twice. Neither time came out well, so I just said "next time"...

[BIG-JIM]

Oh... did try pulling a mold off the grille I made in 154. Twice. Neither time came out well, so I just said "next time"...

If you master it I can give it a shot casting it. If your interested.

[torinobradley]

Any thougths on doing those headlight pods as well. They seem to be almost as unique as the grill! I can see those as well on many a hot rod and they would be a must if someone was going to do a Terraplane

[BIG-JIM]

Any thougths on doing those headlight pods as well. They seem to be almost as unique as the grill! I can see those as well on many a hot rod and they would be a must if someone was going to do a Terraplane

I have already mastered some headlights in 1/8th scale. The guide 682-C, 682-J, & E&J type 20 lights.

[Michigan Madman]

As soon as I get another one done, I'll let you know! I'm also thinking of making up some Woodlite headlights.

[Jon Cole]

This is what 3D printing looks like on a 1/25 scale part...

Edited by Jon Cole, 05 March 2011 - 10:57 AM.

[george 53]

Would it BE possible to do a WHOLE body that way? Is this like the guy who's doing the Elenor Mustang on a Rapid Prototype machine? THAT would make a COOL model.