av405 Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 The progress photos look good. I'm still interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Not a real big fan of this car, but man! Those 3D renderings you did are super nice! I'll keep saying it...............THIS is the wave of the future fellas! I'm sure others here will agree............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Nice. Looks like an 82-87 style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Not a real big fan of this car, but man! Those 3D renderings you did are super nice! I'll keep saying it...............THIS is the wave of the future fellas! I'm sure others here will agree............. Oh heck yeah. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Wow!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Rob, that looks fantastic! I used to own an '86 LTD LX Crown Vic in two-tone blue, so I'm looking forward to seeing how your project turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertburns Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Thank you All! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertburns Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 (edited) Not sure what to do here. Shapeways printing specs are a little larger than standard and have to enlarge the grill/headlight bucket thickness. If I enlarge the thickness (first photo) it might not look right. Hard to tell on screen. If I go with the thinner version (second photo), I'll have to print at another location which is fine for the resin & injection molded kit, but the On Damand 3D printed version comes off the table. The other option is to keep it thin and not separate the nose from the grill/headlight buckets which would be harder to chrome (masking involved) Any opinions? Edited August 17, 2016 by robertburns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertburns Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 More images. (The blockiness of the corners will be rounded off) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967RMP Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 The one at the top (thicker) looks odd. I'd go for whatever's more realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I drove quite a few of these. In all honesty neither looks "right" to me. If you cannot "split the difference" go with the lower photo. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMP440 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Can you can print both thick and thin versions to see how the prototype body will come out? One from Shapeways and one from On Demand.Whatever comes out the best is the version you go with. What is the cost to print out the two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Wow...this is very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim H Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I will take at least a crown vic maybe several depending on cost. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 ...just an idea.....when you have everything designed, try to sell this to one of the model companies, or if they don't bite a diecast company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I'm sure this will be a popular model to have and I'm amazed at the lengths you going to ending up with an injection molded product! I'd be interested in seeing how the body comes from a 3D printer as I'm just beginning to have some parts made that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertburns Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 More progress. Getting closer on the body. Still have to fiddle with the front lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Pretty impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Not necessarily a buyer of this model but I am really impressed with how you are developing it. Hoping that the future of model building is one where a model builder could actually design their "holy grail" and not have to hope that a model company decided to tool up that long awaited kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimaxion Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 I am impressed . I'm not a buyer of this one . The Technology is admirable .. Thanx .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 You are making some incredible progress Robert!As far as the front light reflectors go, could you make them more parabolic shape to closer represent the 1:1 headlights? Thar will greatly add to the realism of the model. Headlights are one of those areas which are often not done correctly on models, destroying the realism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nells250 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I don't have a lot of Box Body images, but if my website helps at all, I will be happy: www.crownvicsetc.comI do have some sales brochures if scans will help at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimStangohr Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Robert, here is a though that may get you past the snag on your grille design. What if you had a photo etched grille made? Micro Etch Technologies does work for individuals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimStangohr Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 All the discussion on this thread so far has been about the Ford, but none on the Chevy. If you are curious to know what other guys are up to, here is a Caprice: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-90-Chevy-Box-Caprice-4dr-Euro-front-resin-kit-lowrider-/112208678629?hash=item1a20288ee5:g:pb0AAOSwgZ1XtzJc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 All the discussion on this thread so far has been about the Ford, but none on the Chevy. If you are curious to know what other guys are up to, here is a Caprice: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-90-Chevy-Box-Caprice-4dr-Euro-front-resin-kit-lowrider-/112208678629?hash=item1a20288ee5:g:pb0AAOSwgZ1XtzJcHeadlights and indicators are not even close to the 1;1 and for that price i would also expect plated parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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