Casey Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 This looks good so far, Robert. How are you planning to address/fix/clean up the zig-zag edges of the header panel above the headlights and in other areas?Are you planning to have this produced straight from the files, or are you planning to finish all of the pieces so they are smooth (well, at least the body panels) before moving on to final production? Maybe you are leaving that work up to the end user? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertburns Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 This looks good so far, Robert. How are you planning to address/fix/clean up the zig-zag edges of the header panel above the headlights and in other areas?Are you planning to have this produced straight from the files, or are you planning to finish all of the pieces so they are smooth (well, at least the body panels) before moving on to final production? Maybe you are leaving that work up to the end user?the tooling is machined straight from the files, so that won't show up on the finished part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 the tooling is machined straight from the files, so that won't show up on the finished partAh, that's good.I hope this pans out and sales are good, because I really like this idea and production method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 What are your opinions about the turn signals molded to the grille? I wouldn't have a problem if all the lights were molded to the grill unit. They are all flush and a bit of Sharpie work over chrome would look nice. Note that this is my old 1989 so the grill is a bit different. I just did a search and found both style grills, but the majority of the cars I saw had the Ford emblem in the grill center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertburns Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I wouldn't have a problem if all the lights were molded to the grill unit. They are all flush and a bit of Sharpie work over chrome would look nice. Note that this is my old 1989 so the grill is a bit different. I just did a search and found both style grills, but the majority of the cars I saw had the Ford emblem in the grill center. thank you Tom. The grille is correct in this case since I'm making both versions available in the same kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 The grille with the offset Ford oval is the '83-87 style. The '88-91 style like Tom posted has a different bumper, different rounded corner caps, turn signal housings, grille, etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertburns Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 The grille with the offset Ford oval is the '83-87 style. The '88-91 style like Tom posted has a different bumper, different rounded corner caps, turn signal housings, grille, etc..That's correct. Different hood and trunk too. Same dash for the first 2 years, then a new dashboard for the last two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I prefer all the clear lenses (headlights/turn signals, etc.) to be separate clear pieces, but I guess for a low-volume production run molded-with-the-grill would be acceptable.How much experience do you have producing injection-molded styrene kits? While I don't have experience myself I have seen knowledgeable people describe the process. There are things like shrinkage of the plastic to consider (so the parts still fit after molding) and things like draft angles. it is part science and part art/experience. Or are all those things will be addressed by the mold-maker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertburns Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I prefer all the clear lenses (headlights/turn signals, etc.) to be separate clear pieces, but I guess for a low-volume production run molded-with-the-grill would be acceptable.How much experience do you have producing injection-molded styrene kits? While I don't have experience myself I have seen knowledgeable people describe the process. There are things like shrinkage of the plastic to consider (so the parts still fit after molding) and things like draft angles. it is part science and part art/experience. Or are all those things will be addressed by the mold-maker?No experience with injection molding. I do have experience in manufacturing, industrial silicone and acrylic molding, casting, etc. Yes, all of these are addressed by the mold maker. They run program simulators on the parts to look for negative drafts or areas where sink or shrink marks might happen. Then they tell me where it is and I ask my CADrafter to correct them. Once I know the shrinkage rates if any, I can account for them by increasing the 3D model The undercuts are one reason for the multi part body. The other is to switch between other versions of the car like the '88 or coupe. I've simplified the tool by eliminating all undercuts. This also lowers the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertburns Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) The other one is starting. My Other CADrafter is making arrangements to begin work. He has to get an additional program to help. I've learned a lot from the CV and will apply it to this to make it go smoother and faster Edited November 29, 2016 by robertburns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo_Song Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 The other one is starting. My Other CADrafter is making arrangements to begin work. He has to get an additional program to help. I've learned a lot from the CV and will apply it to this to make it go smoother and faster This is going to be masterpiece, I admire your dedication Robert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Wow! The amount of work you've put into this is insane- the results, so far are impressive. Thank you for sharing this with us.David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 That Caprice is one I've been dreaming of for a looooooong time! I can't remember if it was already discussed in this thread, but what would be the price of a finished resin kit when it's availble? I'll buy several of them if I can afford it! That Caprice has been one car I'd like to have in 1:1 scale too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator52 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Looking good, I'll be in for one of each kit.Jonah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertburns Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Thank you for the kind words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 The other one is starting. My Other CADrafter is making arrangements to begin work. He has to get an additional program to help. I've learned a lot from the CV and will apply it to this to make it go smoother and faster Oh my...I'm stocking up on Revell '94 impala SS's for their underpinnings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertburns Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 That Caprice is one I've been dreaming of for a looooooong time! I can't remember if it was already discussed in this thread, but what would be the price of a finished resin kit when it's availble? I'll buy several of them if I can afford it! That Caprice has been one car I'd like to have in 1:1 scale too.I'm not sure, but I'm hoping for $25-$40. My real goal is to do it in styrene plastic if I can Niko, I would like to join a Finland Model car forum to promote my Futurliner. Do you know of any that are popular? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I'm not sure, but I'm hoping for $25-$40. My real goal is to do it in styrene plastic if I can Niko, I would like to join a Finland Model car forum to promote my Futurliner. Do you know of any that are popular? Thank you That sounds great! I'm seeing a couple of Caprices coming to my way when they are available. Many of those were sold as new here in Finland and still they are seen fairly often cruising around on the streets. Unfortunately the Finnish forum is a bit quiet nowadays. It used to be a lot more active a couple of years ago, but still there are a bunch of guys that visit there daily. Here it is: http://fcma.fi/FCMABBS/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranma Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 After you do the four door caprice. how about a station wagon copy of it as well. And yes I'd buy one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 These are looking great!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertburns Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 After you do the four door caprice. how about a station wagon copy of it as well. And yes I'd buy one!I'd like to but it depends on how the Sedan does. It's 9 new parts (body, interior, & glad) to CAD, print, prep, mold, and cast. If there are enough to throw down cash in advance, then I'm up for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranma Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 any pictures of a casting of the Caprice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldskoolmini Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 I am glad I stumbled upon this thread!!! I have been searching for a box body crown vic model for a couple years now. I have an 88 model I have been fixing up. when you have these ready to sale I will definitely be picking up about 6 of them! also I love your color choice for primer. red oxide looks so good on these cars. if you need any good reference pics for the 88-91 nose and tail let me know and I'll be more than happy to help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Againmikewins Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 I want this to be a model more than I want any other kit ever. Please let me know about how to get a limited edition kit. I'll throw money at a Kickstarter. The Crown Vic/LTD is my holy grail as far as car kits go. I see myself buying at least 3 of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wc rescue19 Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 HelloI was wondering how I can get at one each of these, they look great . Also how much will the be please someone let me knowthank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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