Chuck Most Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 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!!! ;) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slantasaurus Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Only if I have the rest of the Hudson to go with it........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my66s55 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) 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 February 15, 2011 by gbk1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my66s55 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I found the link for the mold shrinking. Check this out http://www.scihighmodels.com/howto_shrink.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG-JIM Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I think its a must for a good rat.. So I will need a few ....Sorry Chuck...... it is Kooler than the Farmall nose..... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 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!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG-JIM Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Talk to Count Chucky about doing the Farmall nose....I'm out of fenders!! Well let's see this Farmall nose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) Well let's see this Farmall nose... The build up is in #154............CHARLES!!!!!! Edited February 15, 2011 by Stasch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG-JIM Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Chuck, Did you ever get around to casting that farmall grille? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 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"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG-JIM Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torinobradley Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG-JIM Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 As soon as I get another one done, I'll let you know! I'm also thinking of making up some Woodlite headlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) This is what 3D printing looks like on a 1/25 scale part... Edited March 5, 2011 by Jon Cole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG-JIM Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 This is what 3D printing looks like on a 1/25 scale part... Yuck That's not attractive at all. I am looking into a process called stereo-lithography. Let you know how it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG-JIM Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 As soon as I get another one done, I'll let you know! I'm also thinking of making up some Woodlite headlights. Kool; I'd be happy to help out. Woodlites are some strange looking lights but hell whatever blows a persons skirt up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG-JIM Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) 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. Yes it is VERY possible to do a whole car. It can get very expensive. A body could cost upwards of $200 just to print. It would cost close to that to render it in 3D. I have over $200 just into the 1/8th scale grille so you can just imagine what a body would go for. Besides don't they make an Elenore? Edited February 16, 2011 by BIG-JIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG-JIM Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Stay tuned because I just ordered up a print in 1/25th so hopefully I will be casting them up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Count me in for a couple too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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