stewart Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) Well, I built one of these about 4 years back and sent it off to be resin cast by Alan of Ma's Resin. Unfortunately, last I heard, it was in the mail. That was 5 months ago and I haven't seen the engine or heard from him yet. So, I decided the easiest thing would be to build another. The only reason I haven't been real frustrated with the previous one is because I have been too busy with school to think about it. However, I was just talking to a classmate of mine, and it turns out that he builds models too. He got me excited about setting some time aside to build some more, and I decided that I would start with another cummins. I have a couple of questions, though. There are three options. I was thinking I would build a 24V 5.9L Cummins 6BT. However, I could do a 12V or the new 6.7 if those are preferred. Please let me know your preference. Any help with dimensions from anyone who has a cummins would be great. That kind of info isn't real easy to find on the internet. Hopefully I will get this thing finished in a couple months and I can then look at getting another, more reliable resin caster. Edited January 31, 2013 by stewart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990ranger4x4 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 What about a 3.9 4BT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 seeing as i have an 05 24v I must have one! I also own a couple old 12 valves but you can do those later lol. get busy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfish_7 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 What's it goin in?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewart Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 I have about three different vehicles I have planned on putting one into. I hope to get this one cast in a more timely fashion than the last one. I started drawing up the main block in SolidWorks today. Only took about 5 hours to get it mostly completed. One reason is because I'm still new to the program. After I finish the block, I am going to try to get it 3D printed. The college I go to has a printer on hand and it is open to public use, so I can get it done for free. If it looks good, I will build a version myself, because the printers are pretty rough in texture. If I can, I might just clean up the printed version for casting. I'll try to get some screen shots of the block and post them up later on. STewart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I tried clicking on all three options but it wouldn't let me! It would be nice to have the choice of a Cummins, might get me to build a couple of those Dodge kits in the stash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewart Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 Well, I don't have any pics of the 3D model yet, but I put a little more work on it today and I should have it 3D printed by Friday. I have also made progress on my own styrene prototype and I do have pictures of that. Using a razor saw and file to square up an engine block doesn't usually create a nice square block. I have a dremel router attachment, so I screwed it to a piece of 1/4" plexiglass and made a stand. It works very well. STewart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewart Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 ok, 3D model nearly complete. Just a little more shaping to do on the front and rear and an oil pan, and this will be finished. Here are the pictures. STewart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 cant wait to see more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewart Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 I tanked the 3D model because the printer only does tolerances of .020" and I need a tolerance of .005". I'm keeping the model in case I have opportunity to make it in 3D, but for now, I'm just working on the scratchbuilt styrene model. STewart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick2005 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I'd love to see either the 12v or 24v I love those motors!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewart Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Working on it I posted what I have right now, minus oil pan, on shapeways.com. You can go here and get one printed for anywhere from $10, to $35. Be aware that the smallest tolerance on this is about 1.5mm, so even their best printing might not cut it. I am planning on making and oil pain and then cutting the block apart and making a more printer-friendly version. STewart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewart Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 I have quite a bit more done on the cummins. Doing details this small with styrene is very difficult. STewart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 looking great keep her going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Looks like you are on to something here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewart Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Well, if you are really interested and willing to spend $40 to $50 on an engine, I have made 3D drawings of the whole thing that you can get printed from shapeways. The tolerances they advertise would be enough, based on which material you want to buy. The best detail is frosted Ultra-Detail and getting the engine printed in that is about $50 shipped. I made the block in one piece and you can print that (doesn't have the oil pan) or you can use the halves and oil pan and valve cover. I decided to split the engine up that way because I thought it would be easier to get better detail from it. For some reason they uploaded in a vertical orientation, but they would print laying down. As far as eta for completion and casting, it will be a few months. Alan told me he's almost done, and hopefully I can start getting him to make them. However, if I can finish this one in the next month, I will try to find someone who can do good castings quickly. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. STewart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewart Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Here is the link to my shapeways account, if you want to print it. STewart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewart Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 I decided to fork out the money to have this thing 3D printed. I mostly just want to see what it looks like. I'll post pictures when I get it. Should be here in about 3-4 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clavender17 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 i want one !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01blueedge Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I would like to see either the 12v or the 24v I have been wanting to get one of these for a couple of builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewart Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 Well, I had a great Master pretty much complete and I was getting a mold ready to go when I somehow lost the mold and master Therefore, this project is on hold for a little while as I will have to make another master or find the old one. STewart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrodder Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 awwwwwwww man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Car Man Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 what is the length and width and height in 1/25 scale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Neat project. Looked it up on Shapeways. Any progress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I voted but I would real like to see QST30 30 liter Industrial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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