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  1. https://www.diyford.com/centrifugal-superchargers-guide-in-ford-small-blocks/ Looks like Paxton SN-60 is the one you want. The trad hot rod guys like the (earlier?) Paxton VS57. Below is a youtube vid of a Mustang with a very similar dual Paxton setup, with the connecting brace and center pulley. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGZuvvNJFig Here's a pair of them in another Ford: https://preview.redd.it/cgu92h5l2kx61.jpg?width=1080&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=eaab3f8daf1895f8b91ef33786e655f2ea0e6bfa
  2. Spectacular work, I love the attention to detail. I have a folder of inspirational diorama photos and this example is in my top 5 for sure! KK, that's a cool diorama too; I like how it's a corner scene so there's potentially a bit more flexibility for taking photos from varied angles without exposing the room behind.
  3. In summation, the market is working as intended, and that's A-OK. πŸ˜†
  4. I sell some parts on Shapeways. It's a hobby. I get a couple bucks per part and SW gets the rest. I've considered starting my own website, but let's add up the work I'd have to do and $$ I'd spend for those couple bucks: 1. Research, compiling measurements, finding blueprints, taking reference photos, and planning the modeling project. 2. 3D modeling the part, reviewing the 3D mesh to ensure it is printable 3. Applying supports to the 3D model and slicing/exporting it. 4. Reviewing the sliced file and repairing "islands" that won't print properly. Possibly back to step 2 or 3 at this point. 5. Test printing, cleaning, and curing the part. (And printer cleanup, and re-levelling the print head). Possible return to steps 2-4 at this point. 6. Batch printing and curing. 7. Quality control, cleanup, labeling and sorting. 8. Website updates, social media posts, promo image creation 9. Listing product and adding images. 10. Answering queries from customers, managing orders 11. Packing, labeling and shipping packages. 12. Dealing with returns, broken items, lost packages, etc etc. Overhead: 3D printer, resin, spare print heads and vats, filters, cleaning medium (water or IPA), air circulation equipment, safety gear), possible replacement screens. Packing materials and other consumables would have to be factored in. And I'd have to pay for web hosting, of course. Needless to say, this is sounding like a full-time business that would require volume sales to be sustainable. I'd have to sell a ton of parts and focus only on products that would sell in large numbers. Or...I can let Shapeways take care of all of that, and spend my time doing the design part, which is what I enjoy. If I want to buy a Muncie, Mr. Texas3D's offering sounds like the deal of the freakin' century :D
  5. Hi,

    I am back looking for rear suspension options for my '32 pickup, I have looked on your Maple Leaf Shapeways site but can't find theΒ quick change rear endΒ sets?

    I have yet to confirm which chassis I will use either, but is either option available?

    Β 

  6. This happens to me too, at random. Some days it works normally, most days it doesn't. I'm using Firefox with Ublock Origin adblocker. I just type /page/2 on the end of the url if I want to get to page 2 πŸ€ͺ
  7. https://www.shapeways.com/product/U2VPN3SJM/gasserheaders-style-a-fits-sbc These are '60s style SBC headers with a big collector at the end, meant to clear the fenders on a full-fendered '30 Ford coupe, like the 1;1 example pictured below: https://www.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/21/2015/11/003-1930-ford-model-a-coupe-gasser-lpr.jpg
  8. Tasty T! Great proportions and resonant parts choices...as usual, a bunch of stuff that "just works". The Revell '30 kit blower bugged me when I was nitpicking that kit (too square for my tastes), but turns out it's a perfect mirror of the T pickup bed's curves! Similarly I've never been a big fan of those Revell '32 series rectangular taillights, but I love 'em in this application! They match the shape of the blower and echo the quickchange, too. I'm not a T-hater, but like nearly everyone else I'm underwhelmed by the appearance of a T with an actual driver perched on top of it πŸ˜† That's why I like T's with sunken seats and other engineering tricks so the driver can sit low. In 1/25, no-one will ever have to worry about a driver ruining the view, haha. Killer work. I'd happily park this T on my shelf 😁
  9. I've been watching this build with rapt attention. Holy moly! The work you're doing is super entertaining. At one point I really really wanted to 3D model a stude truck to 3D print, but only made it as far as assembling reference material and concluded it would be a "maybe someday" project. I'm delighted that a printed version already exists--but all the extra work you've done to yours demonstrates the amount of attention required to make it sing! Not sure I'm ready for that πŸ˜† Anyway, I love this thing and I can't wait to see further updates!!
  10. Your hard work paid off; the 'vette turned out well! πŸ‘ The original green/blue color combo is SO loud and obnoxious, and yet it's perfect for the hyper-90s styling of the car.
  11. Thanks for the promotion, Craig! Side note: Shapeways recently added a new Grey Detail Plastic that I haven't tried but am very curious about. It is slightly cheaper than the other detail plastics so I was able to knock a couple bucks off each item when customers order parts in grey! Edit: and I forgot to compliment your RPU build, which is why I was here in the first place, haha. It's looking good! The undercarriage is looking well sorted, all the fiddly engineering looks taken care of.
  12. I was just going to chime in--I could have sworn this was a British car; I remember the build thread from the HAMB! Glad I'm not imagining things. I'm a sucker for those "10lbs of stuff in a 5lb bag" hot rods. The chop makes it look like a brick on wheels. A powerful brick :D
  13. I'm shocked and sad to hear this. Roger built some super-clean and subtly creative models. I was always interested in seeing what he'd come up with next. Rest in peace, Roger.
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