Mr mopar Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Dose anybody know where I might find a 1/16th scale Dana 60 Drag racing rear end for a Funny car? resin or 3D will work .TIA Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapSat 6 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 https://www.shapeways.com/product/6ECQKCL6V/dana-60-rear1-16?optionId=67016757&li=marketplace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 (edited) 19 hours ago, CapSat 6 said: https://www.shapeways.com/product/6ECQKCL6V/dana-60-rear1-16?optionId=67016757&li=marketplac I don't think I would recommend that part to anyone. I don't have the part on hand anymore, but the 1/16 Revell Chevy Stepside 4x4 kits probably have the closest thing to a Dana 60 rear, but I want to say the front and rear differentials/axle housings are more like a Dana 44. I suspect the 1/16 Revell Jeep kits have Dana 44s, too. *edit* Eh, maybe not...hard to tell: Edited August 3, 2018 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapSat 6 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Here’s a pic of the axles from that kit. I did think of those as a source. I scored some as parts a few years ago... I think the rear is meant to be a Dana 60 and the front is meant to be a Dana 44. That would fit with the applications for stock Chevy 4x4 pickups in the 70’s. Both axles are a little light in detail. I’m thinking of massaging the 60 a bit and casting a few for myself. I don’t cast “professionally” unfortunatlely, and my work output is somewhat glacial. If I could find a caster that was both trustworthy and interested, I would probably want to have them do it instead. In my eyes, the Shapeways piece doesn’t look too bad- it looks as least as good as some 1/25 kit pieces. Casey, why would you not recommend the Shapeways piece? Just curious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Thanks for posting those pics, Bill. Those look like a good starting point, but still need some work. The Shapeways rearend looks too hard-edged and/or 'machined' to my eyes, like it was carved on a CNC machine from a single piece of material-- very few smooth curves, and the center section looks perfectly hexagonal: I think this is a problem with many parts or things which are created from a computer program-- it'll get the part 90% of the way to the end, but it needs some very fine tuning (if by machine) or a human touch to get the details correct. Maybe that 90% is close enough for some or most people, but all of the 3D printed items I've seen still don't have the same surface finish as a part with was molded from a polished mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapSat 6 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 You're welcome, Casey! I get it now...and I agree that many 3D parts do look too angular (or simply wrong!). I do see some parts on that site that look pretty acceptable, though. In a pinch, I would use that Dana, maybe knock some of the sharp edges off of it...Danas do tend to have a more organic look to them than that. I know that 3D has been discussed over and over again here on the board. I for one am pretty excited about the potential for 3D in general, and for 1/16 parts, they seem to be the only game in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 Just got my 3-D printed Dana 60 from Shapeways ,let me tell you it is Awesome look just like it should . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Mr mopar said: Just got my 3-D printed Dana 60 from Shapeways ,let me tell you it is Awesome look just like it should . I'd like to see a pic or two of it, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 26 minutes ago, Casey said: I'd like to see a pic or two of it, please. Here you go Casey ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAT-T Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 LOOKS NICE, IS THAT FROM 3D SPECIALTIES? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 21 minutes ago, RAT-T said: LOOKS NICE, IS THAT FROM 3D SPECIALTIES? yes it is . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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