my66s55 Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 Just now, my66s55 said: Thank you very much. Any help is graciously appreciated. There isn't enough pics on the internet to fully cover this subject. 17 hours ago, sbk said: Nice work! My apologies if you already mentioned it, but what program are you using for design? Thanks, Steve I have only said "Blender" without any clarification. Blender is an open source program created by people who use it. I'm a Linux user and not a big fan of Windows. Blender has been mentioned on the Shapeways website as a good source for checking your files for 3d print ability. I started learning Blender in 2013 when I built my first 3d printer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my66s55 Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 So here's what I worked on today. I have a free file of a 53 Cadillac Eldorado convertible that is one of the best files I have ever found. There is a body and a beautifully detailed interior, but no engine. There for, I'm creating a 1953 Cadillac 331 engine. I'm currently working on the heads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my66s55 Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) So now I have a basic horse collar. Now I need a radiator. I need the real thing and not a replacement part. Edited June 25, 2021 by my66s55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my66s55 Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 Now that I've shown how I reworked the body on the 55 Dodge, have a look at another Hum3d file of the 57 Dodge 4 dr. This is what I want to create. A Custom Royal Lancer D500 convertible. Of coarse the top and back door had to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Love the rag-top 57! Do be aware the 4-door sedan and convertible had differing heights of windshield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my66s55 Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 As you may have figured out by now, I switch between projects to keep from going stale on any one. There is one more file I needed to complete my wants. The 4th of July I found it for the price I love most. Free. A Hum3d 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II. I've been busy doing other thing to other projects. Add to that, a member of this forum requested one of my Chrysler A block 318 engines with trans and I had to print one out to send to him. Back to the Lincoln. When you buy direct from Hum3d, the file separates into the individual parts. Not the case with this one. I've had to separate them. Here's the complete file. the front bumper the hood and grill the interior the tire and wheel, hubcap and finally. the body for print. Notice it's a convertible. That's because: a- I like convertibles and b- they print easier, better. Yes, there is a file for the doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 wow, awesome work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 I love watching your work. May I suggest for any convertible, making a file for a separate raised top? It's one thing almost all modelers gripe about convertibles, me included. It's nice to have the option! Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my66s55 Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 Back to the 55 Dodge. Now working on the inner fender wells and firewall. Drivers side for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my66s55 Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 On 7/8/2021 at 1:59 AM, bisc63 said: I love watching your work. May I suggest for any convertible, making a file for a separate raised top? It's one thing almost all modelers gripe about convertibles, me included. It's nice to have the option! Keep up the good work. The 58 Ford Skyliner has an up top. I.m glad you enjoy watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 On 7/7/2021 at 1:52 PM, my66s55 said: As you may have figured out by now, I switch between projects to keep from going stale on any one. There is one more file I needed to complete my wants. The 4th of July I found it for the price I love most. Free. A Hum3d 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II. I've been busy doing other thing to other projects. Add to that, a member of this forum requested one of my Chrysler A block 318 engines with trans and I had to print one out to send to him. Back to the Lincoln. When you buy direct from Hum3d, the file separates into the individual parts. Not the case with this one. I've had to separate them. Here's the complete file. the front bumper the hood and grill the interior the tire and wheel, hubcap and finally. the body for print. Notice it's a convertible. That's because: a- I like convertibles and b- they print easier, better. Yes, there is a file for the doors. This Continental is one of my Grail cars. What would it cost to print one for me to build?? Thanks for at least considering this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 On 6/12/2021 at 9:18 AM, my66s55 said: I will only use Phrozen printers. It's a Taiwan company run by 3 Taiwanese engineers. The printer in this case is the 2018 XL I upgraded it from a 2k rgb lcd to a 4k mono lcd last June. Mono lcds let more light through and cure the resin faster. This speed the print time up by i/3 rd or more. The 57 DeSoto took 15 hrs at 2k and 11 hrs 4k. Which Phrozen printer do you use? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my66s55 Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 8 hours ago, misterNNL said: This Continental is one of my Grail cars. What would it cost to print one for me to build?? Thanks for at least considering this! I will make any one of the cars available as I finish them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my66s55 Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 7 hours ago, lordairgtar said: Which Phrozen printer do you use? I use the 2018 XL for larger prints and the mini 4k for smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 2 hours ago, my66s55 said: I will make any one of the cars available as I finish them. Cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my66s55 Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 On 7/13/2021 at 9:31 AM, misterNNL said: Cost? I haven't even thought of anything like this. Keep in mind that it takes 11 hours to print a 57 DeSoto body. After printing, it has to be post processed. I will make them available, but I'm not interested in doing it on a large scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 1 hour ago, my66s55 said: I haven't even thought of anything like this. Keep in mind that it takes 11 hours to print a 57 DeSoto body. After printing, it has to be post processed. I will make them available, but I'm not interested in doing it on a large scale. Understood, just let me know at some point and I'll make a decision then. Thanks for considering it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Never really put much thought into resin models this way. Looks like it's much cleaner and more detailed. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 I am quite intrigued with your work. It's interesting to see the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my66s55 Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 Time to look at some builds. The 37 Delehaye 135 Competition Roadster by F & F. It will be 2 tone blue. The hood pieces are just laying in place and are a bit off on the fit. They actually fit perfect. There won't be any engine. The frame. There were 3 of the 9 that were shorter wheel based. They were called Geo Ham's. I may be off on the spelling. I found a frame chart of this frame and used it. The inner and outer door panels are separate as this type of resin doesn't scribe well. The door and hood handles are also separate. Here's the 35 LaSalle getting a paint job. It's light yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my66s55 Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 One problem I've found with these files is that there not in scale. The 55 Dodge was too long and not high enough. I fix that by finding the correct measurements and using the measurement function in Blender. I change the measurements and verify the look with a good side view photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Good stuff! Have you done weighted tires? I have a few vintage WW tire designs that I did a while back, but wasn't all that successful at adding the sidewall bulge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my66s55 Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 The engine is swimming around in the engine bay. Sensing something is wrong, i load the 56 3d blueprint file into Blender for verification. The whole front end is seriously wrong. My first project is the front fender slant. I still have to fix the front wheel opening. The front end is totally off on this thing. The windshield is set too far back The front of the hood and hood chrome is off Corrections underway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my66s55 Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 It's been awhile since my last post. The inaccuracies of this Hum 3D file are unbelievable. I had started a 56 Dodge cad file and figured I could save time purchasing a Hum 3D file of a 55 Coronet 4 dr. Wrong decision. I would have been better off finishing the 56 file. I can"t find anything, if anything, right about this file. Currently, I've been working on the front fender And front end. I have corrected the slant of the fender top. I have corrected the wheel well opening. I have corrected the slant of the hood on the. I have started a correct hood on the fender. I have started the correction of the front fender and grill opening. The only way to fix these errors is by creating patch panels. What you see highlighted is the original file pf the front fender plus corrections I have noted above. Here is what the front end looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my66s55 Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 (edited) So, it't been a while since my last post. I have been busy, though it takes a while for me to do file corrections. Especially the 55 Dodge. It's almost done but I burned out on it and have switched to another project. I have a file for the best, most interior detailed version of a 1953 Cadillac Eldorado convertible. The file is free as long as I give credit to it's creator. This I will do. I hope to finish this, along with the 35 LaSalle convertible coupe and Delehaye F&F 1937 roadster, by some time in January of 2022. One of the parts I need for the Eldorado is an engine. What exists is completely deplorable. Here are some pic's of the file and test print. A test print. the frame is 85% complete. The engine is in early process. Edited September 14, 2021 by my66s55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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