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The Chrysler Norseman emerges from the depths...of my resin vat.
Pico replied to Pico's topic in WIP: Model Cars
I thought it would be easier and more concise to mask the top by painting it on than by using tape. -
The Chrysler Norseman emerges from the depths...of my resin vat.
Pico replied to Pico's topic in WIP: Model Cars
I put Vallejo liquid mask on top of the Micro Mask to make certain there would not be any leaks and it made the mask look like a cheap aftermarket 1970's psychedelic vinyl top. -
The Chrysler Norseman emerges from the depths...of my resin vat.
Pico replied to Pico's topic in WIP: Model Cars
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Super clean build!
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The Chrysler Norseman emerges from the depths...of my resin vat.
Pico replied to Pico's topic in WIP: Model Cars
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The Chrysler Norseman emerges from the depths...of my resin vat.
Pico replied to Pico's topic in WIP: Model Cars
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The Chrysler Norseman emerges from the depths...of my resin vat.
Pico replied to Pico's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Taken from a bean counters point of view, eliminating the A pillar was a great saving! -
The Chrysler Norseman emerges from the depths...of my resin vat.
Pico replied to Pico's topic in WIP: Model Cars
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The Chrysler Norseman emerges from the depths...of my resin vat.
Pico replied to Pico's topic in WIP: Model Cars
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The Chrysler Norseman emerges from the depths...of my resin vat.
Pico replied to Pico's topic in WIP: Model Cars
I designed a shelf under the dashboard and a groove in the roof to snap the windshield into. The dash will sit on the shelf. I assumed the original car had a small rod to support the roof, acting as an A pillar. Instead, I found the roof was secured by a cable, pulling it down so it would not move while being driven; or move due to thermal expansion or contraction. -
The Chrysler Norseman emerges from the depths...of my resin vat.
Pico replied to Pico's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Welcome, PhilX! -
The Chrysler Norseman emerges from the depths...of my resin vat.
Pico replied to Pico's topic in WIP: Model Cars
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The Chrysler Norseman emerges from the depths...of my resin vat.
Pico replied to Pico's topic in WIP: Model Cars
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The Chrysler Norseman emerges from the depths...of my resin vat.
Pico replied to Pico's topic in WIP: Model Cars
The Chrysler Norseman was designed in the mid 50's under the direction of Virgil Exner. At the time they were using Ghia, of Turin, Italy to build their concept cars. Ghia completed the Norseman in mid 1956 and put it on an ocean liner to be transported to the US. The ocean liner was the SS Andria Doria, which collided with the MS Stockholm on July 25, 1956 off of Nantucket. The collision killed 51, the Andria Doria sank, taking the Norseman with it. This was a very big news story at the time, and I remember it well. It seems to have faded from history because of that disaster and because it was never exhibited. Only two photos were taken on it, front and rear, one which I have posted a colorized version of here, and only three of the interior. I can't remember when I became aware of the Norseman, maybe only in the last 10 years. I decide to make the model a year ago and found that there is a file of the car available, but it was unacceptable. Fortunately, there is an excellent 4 view drawing by Brazilian digital artist Dan Palatnik. With it, I contacted Fiverr, a freelance site and commissioned Akris Studio, an Indonesian digital designer, to make the file of the body of the car. I modified that file for 3D printing and designed the interior, wheels and tires for the car. The interior design was quite challenging due to poor resolution of the photos but if I got a few things wrong, who will know? With the increasing availability of 3D printers, difficult projects as this have become doable, not easy, but at least doable.- 35 replies
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The Chrysler Norseman emerges from the depths...of my resin vat.
Pico replied to Pico's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Pardon me, misread your question. My printer is an Anycubic Photon Mono M7. -
The Chrysler Norseman emerges from the depths...of my resin vat.
Pico replied to Pico's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Tamiya Fine Surface Primer (L). -
The Chrysler Norseman emerges from the depths...of my resin vat.
Pico replied to Pico's topic in WIP: Model Cars
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Great work, as usual! Here is a highly detailed 166 motor for your next early Ferrari project: STL file Motor V12 Ferrari 166 ? ・3D print design to download・Cults
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Here is something I found interesting: Free STL file Ferrari 166MM improove kit for MFH ? ・Design to download and 3D print・Cults (cults3d.com)
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Lister Knobbly Jaguar 1/24 scratchbuild
Pico replied to kensar's topic in Other Racing: Road Racing, Salt Flat Racers
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Lister Knobbly Jaguar
Pico replied to kensar's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Excellent start.