Flat32 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 The car I'm trying to build is Dick Kraft's Bug, but the Flathead parts will also be used in a '32 3 window coupe when I get a Revell body sorted out and a decent '32 frame made. Painted parts are Molotow and my first ever painted parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Looks like this will be cool !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Wheels are very nice did you have them 3D printed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfink Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Those wheels look amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAT-T Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 8 minutes ago, modelfink said: Those wheels look amazing! X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Looking very interesting my friend. You have all the basic components there for a really cool speedster. I'll be watching closely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) Impressive work so far. Looking forward to more! Edited January 12, 2018 by Richard Bartrop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 This is very exciting. While we don't all have access to 3D printing at the moment, I can see the future of car modelling, and it looks very bright! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat32 Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 Wheels will change to real wire spokes since I can't print them to 1:25 scale. Chose this model because it is simple requiring the least number of detailing skills. I'm a novice at model building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 You sure doknt come across as a novice if this is where you are starting out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat32 Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 Been working on the chassis, but not finished. Have to model the front axle and steering box next. For such a simple car there's still a BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH load of details to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Wow impressive work, wire wheels look awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toner283 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I'd like to see some close-ups of that engine block and related parts. Those look fantastic from the pictures you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 This is going to be very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Those wheels are incredible Raymond, I would use them just like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat32 Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 Been busy working on completing the computer model and printing parts along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 First, I'll say that I LOVE this subject! The CAD models are very cool. It sounds like you've discovered (as did I!) that this isn't as simple a build as it first appears.grin You've got an excellent start! I'm looking forward to seeing it come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Very cool project. Excellent work thus far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my66s55 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 What printer are you using to print these parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat32 Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 I have the following: Objet 30 Pro polyjet Formlabs 2 SLA Ultimaker 2+ filament Solus DLP Do all CAD models with Solidworks 2005 and run the STL files through Netfabb where I scale them and "fix" or optimize them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my66s55 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 You should be able to print those wheels with the solus. What resin are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 This is so cool The 3D model is looking great! Are you selling copies of these parts at all? I recently had someone ask me if I could model some wire wheels for a hot rod in 1/16; not sure I'll have time so maybe I could point him in your direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat32 Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 Got the "kit" parts all printed, but not satisfied with the tires yet. They are currently in resin and in two halves cut horizontally. I want to cast them in one piece soft urethane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Wow indeed! Looks like you've succeeded in printing some extremely thin pieces (friction shock arms, leaf spring, etc). I imagine the split tires would be tricky to finish properly, especially in the tread grooves. Good luck with the urethane casting; I'm really curious to see how that turns out. Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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