Mooneyzs Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 Norman... Thank you. Yes they do print with a texture on them and in no way would you be able to get the same finish fresh off the print, like how styrene comes out of a mold. Those injection molds cost quite a bit for the model companies to make. This Frosted Ultra Detail material is and acrylic material and it sands very easy like styrene. You will see in my next updates where I will sand with some sanding sticks and sand paper to smooth them out. I have had a friend of mine print me a few parts from his Makerbot personal printer and the material sucked, It was PLA and wouldn't sand worth a darn. It was very hard material. I can't wait to have these bad boys ready for paint now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchP Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Chris: Thanks for the education! That's mind-blowing conceptually, although it kinda takes the purist viewpoint out of a build, y/n? In any case the work in exceptional. Not sure about the injector sizing for the holes as I've seen 1/25th builds using brass ferrules with .020 alum or similar rubber line. I'd have figured at least .025 or .035 for your scale but what do I know? looking good bro; have a blessed evening! Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 Mitch.... You are welcome. The 3d printing is pretty cool...lol as far as the hard fuel lines I based them off 1/4" OD fuel line. .25"/16=0.0156. .025" line would be equivalent to 3/8" OD fuel line. I am still debating what I will do for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoMight Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Engine looks great Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 The new parts are fantastic. Can't wait to see the engine painted and assembled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Those parts look great, Chris! This is truly a multimedia build. Fantastic work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) Glenn... thank you on the engine... its getting there. Will be much better when I finally get more parts i. Final primer and painted... lol I am ready to start assemblying it..lol Dave... thank you my friend. I am stoked about the new parts and cant wait til they see painted to see how it all will look together. Art... Hey Brother... thank for the kind comments. Btw I need to get in touch with you. I will shoot you an email Well fellas I should hopefully have another update in a day or two for you. I am working on the plumbing for the fuel system from the fuel tank to the fuel pump. Some minor details I am reworking on the fuel tank.... basically have to add a supply port and then getting the line and fittints to the fuel pump. Also getting the fuel pump sanded for final primer and paint. I did get the pump mounted to the engine block and so far ai am pretty happy with it. Edited November 10, 2014 by Mooneyzs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Amazing Build Chris! Love the 3D Parts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedsModeling Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Great start, Chris. I like your attention to detail and your willingness to devote the time to make it right. I also like the scripture of John as your signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Ira... Thank you so much. Ted... Thank you its much appreciated. That verse is one if my favs. I am doing the best I can to replicate as much of the restored car as I can. I am anxious to have more done too it. I have some cool things I am hoping to work on when I get home from work today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Those mocked up engine pics are phenomenal, Chris. It is weird how not all of your Moonyham lettering printed. Great progress, brother...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Scott... Thanks Brother!!. I am pretty stoked with the way it looks. I now just need to sand and primer so they will be ready for paint. I can't wait to see the Valve covers, Oil Breathers, Blower, Injector Hat and fuel pump painted....lol. Yeah I have to say that I found it very odd that all of the letters printed except a part of the H. I am debating if I need to see if they will print if I extrude them at a greater distance in the model or If I should try a different font style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Ok Fellas.... I finally got some bench time in tonight and made a little progress on the fuel system. I worked a little on the fuel pump as well as adding my supply port to the fuel tank..... Something that I forgot to do when I built it way back when...lol But I have to say that I am glad I didn't do it back them because having the fuel pump in hand made me probably do it a little different. Felt good getting back to the bench and I am hoping to do some more work on it tomorrow. Here is a few progress pics.... I first started out by reworking the fuel tank and drilling a few holes for the supply port. And by a few holes I mean I started out with a small pilot hole. Then I drilled it with a 1/16" and then with a 3/32" for the size of tubing I was using. I am using a piece of aluminum tubing as well as a nut from an RB Motion A/N fitting to create my supply port on the tank: So this is a mock up of what it will basically look like. I need to glue the rod in place and then the nut in place. I will be repainting the fuel tank since the supply port was the same color as the tank: I had gotten the fuel pump mounted to the block. I had designed the fuel pump to where I could use a bolt to bolt it to the block from the center. I will still need to transfer drill the 4 mounting holes on the base for the bolt heads: Another Angle: And another view, as you can see in this pic I still need to sand the body down of the fuel pump and then reprimer it: Then I had to do a quick mock up of the line. I am using some soft aluminum rod for the supply line that I will end up adding some heat shrink to it to create the hose. I will also be adding some worm clamps at the ends by the fitting and painting the fittings blue just like they are on the car. I think I will still need to adjust the line a little bit to get everything lined up perfectly but wanted to give you the idea of what I was going for. I should show you the only reference pic I had of the line: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Glad you're back to the bench Chris. Nice update and I'm already looking forward to the next one tonight. Hint....hint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Glad to see you are back on the bench. Nice update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 looking great with the fuel system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Wow Chris The parts look great and clean up doesnt look to bad either. The tank looks great to. If I get to head out to the job I will stop in and say Hi. We are putting in a Platform out in the hanger area with some metal shelving under it as a tool/parts crib. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Photos Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Nice work Chris looks great. Glad to see you back on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Good info and great looking parts. BTW,,, hows the dog ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Just amaaaaazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Great up-date Chris..........looking sooooooo good!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchP Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 More beautiful work Chris. I can't wait to see more plumbing detailed and hooked up. Taking notes, taking notes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) Great work Chris. I have just come home after a two week trip to your country (Los Angeles CA, Las Vegas NV and a quick trip to Kingman AZ) so I haven't been able to follow much of your progress until now. Edited November 14, 2014 by Force Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansb57 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Great work Chris. I have just come home after a two week trip to your country (Los Angeles CA, Las Vegas NV and a quick trip to Kingman AZ) so I haven't been able to follow much of your progress until now. And you did not plan your trip so that you could go to the finals??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Well I could have if I have had more paid vacation days...I was at the Toyota Nationals event in Las Vegas for two days tho'...and the SEMA show...before I went back to the L.A. area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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