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3D Offerings…update 9-9-2023
Oldmopars replied to zaina's topic in Truck Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
I believe this is being offered as a complete resin kit now, or at least the files are available. As such, it is not good for me to duplicate others work. If the quality of their work is good, and it is, it would be a waste of my time. -
3D Offerings…update 9-9-2023
Oldmopars replied to zaina's topic in Truck Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
Thank you. BTW, as a designer myself, I am really enjoying seeing the stuff you are offering. Top notch stuff. I truly understand the amount of time and skill that it takes to create these works of art. It is great to have you making these things for the community. -
3D Offerings…update 9-9-2023
Oldmopars replied to zaina's topic in Truck Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
A link to your web site? Or how would one order a kit from you? -
I am going to "Not at this time". If we go ahead and release this as a resin body, the file will not be available because then it could be printed by others and ruin the sales of the bodies. If, however we decide that the body is not something we want to print and sell, then I will sell the file so you can print it yourself. There is a huge investment of time in making these bodies, we need to decide how best to re-coup that investment.
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As you may know I created the files for the W-1000 and the W9000 Ford trucks sold by Texas 3D Customs. Well, I have been working on another project and wanted to see if I should keep working on it or invest my energy in something else. The cab I have been working on is a 1997-98ish 9800 Eagle. Full sleeper version. I still need to finish the interior and a few details here and there. I know there has never been a kit of this, and I don't think there has ever been a resin, cast or otherwise. Thoughts?
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3d printing is entering a new phase. Fast print speeds.
Oldmopars replied to my66s55's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
I am intrigued, it looks like some research is needed, but sounds good. One thing I don't like is the price, they are proud of that ACF film. I still have several FEP sheets left, maybe when those are gone the price will have come b=down and I will be more willing to try it out. -
I wish I had a better area for working at. My current hobby area is my office/guest room. I no longer work from home, so the computer is gone. However my bench is an Oak desk. While comfortable, it is too deep and in front of a window. This means I can't have a nice tall tool rack at the back. I can't reach it and it would block the window. The window also causes issues as the light is coming in at the wrong angle making it hard to see some times. The window faces west, so even with the AC on, the desert sun relly beats in and warms things up if I don't keep the drapes pulled. The second issue is that this desk is also where 2 of my 3D printers sit. One on the left, one on the right. Compound the problem with me traveling every week out of town, and I really fight to get anything done. Open to suggestions. Currently on the bench is an 1/8 scale 3D printed Toyota Land Cruiser RC truck. 3D printed body, aluminum axles and drive train. A model kit of sorts.
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Ford W Series cab 3D printed. Interested?
Oldmopars replied to Oldmopars's topic in Truck Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
Keep your eyes open on Texas 3D custom, there will be some of the newer "Blue Mule" versions coming very very soon. -
To be honest, I have been so busy on other projects I have just forgotten about it. My issue with it was that it printed, and looked good, but after it cured it curled like a potato chip. I think I got it too thin. I ran it by Charles at Texas 3D Customs, but while I am sure he could unlock the secret, he is also very very busy. Let me take another look at it.