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Although prices have been dropping, it is still not economical to buy a high resolution printer for hobby use. For high resolution prints (engine parts, etc.) I suggest Shapeways or Randy Ditton ( randy@modelbuilderswh.com ) . See his work in the Desktop Manufacturing thread. For medium resolution prints (bodies) I use Steven Furick ( SF@Flywheelit.com ). See his work in my "Supersonic has landed" thread. Steven can scan , so he can take a 1/43rd model, scan it and print it at 1/24th. Free CAD programs: I've used Sketchup for 8 years; it's an advanced hobbyist program and will probably do everything you need. No need to pay for the Pro program. Get the 2017 Sketchup, if it is available. I think with the new versions they have been taking functionally out of the software, that you have to pay to acquire. But, to go first class, I suggest you get Fusion360. This is professional software that is highly capable. Check out the Autodesk site and Udemy.com for teaching videos. Both have learning curves that can be daunting, Sketchup is probably easier, Fusion will take you further.

Well, I'll be darned. I assumed that the drawing was redrawn from the Polish one and was the same, but it's not. There are slight differences, I'll compare it to photos and known dimensions. Thanks.

This is a copy of the Polish plans that I consider to be inaccurate.

What? Attending an ACME meeting? Are you feeling alright? I'm fairly certain the R&T has the profile drawing. Can anyone scan and send that drawing?

As Ace mentioned, I've been working of a Mangusta for quite a long time; however I'm hampered by a lack of good plans. The only one available are from a Polish magazine and it is incorrect. It is apparently are the source of the Turbosquid/Humster/Cgtrader digital models which might be alright for a third rate video game or toy, but not a 1/24th model. The SMP model seems to have the same source. I am work off of photos but i'm always fighting perspective distortion with them. I need factory drawings - does anyone have any books on the Mangusta, as Bella Mangusta, by Ruzzin or others ? Also, Road & Track, April 1969 had an article on the Mangusta - did it include a side drawing with that article. If so, I need it. Enclosed a pic of my progress so far.

Alright , I'll take a bow. Here's an image of the tire in Sketchup. It's the best 1920's tire but it almost the only one, too.

Highly detailed kits for the Alfa and Talbot Lago are available from the Indycals/MP2 Hobbies shop on Shapeways. If you want, buy soon as Shapeways will increase their prices on Feb. 1 and these kits will be deleted due to the increase. I haven't seen the kit but absmiami has one and he liked it. Link: https://www.shapeways.com/product/AURGTZLE8/alfa-romeo-158-update-kit?optionId=60111686 .

The Smer Alfa is identical to the Merit Alfa.

Superb.

As far as I know I did not replicate an existing car. Although it could have been.

Nice work!

Finally finished, and glad of it.

Final assembly begins.

Price is right , too.

The reason I suggested the 3d warehouse Iso is because it is well designed and should be fairly easy to modify for printing.

I haven't used any of Turbosquid's files but my66s55 on the 3d print discussion has; best to ask him. However, I don't think that it is printable as it is. I am fairly certain the body file is a membrane; it has no thickness. In order to print, the file has to have thickness, must not have any holes in it and no geometry inside it. Here's a good basic tutorial : https://all3dp.com/sketchup-3d-printing-tutorial/

Made some progress recently and going to push hard to get this done because I got the hots to roll on to another project.

Try that image as a jpeg again...

The 3d warehouse has a well proportioned but simple Iso Grifo that could be 3d printed if you know how to modify the file, or are motivated enough to learn. Body only, you would have to scratchbuild the interior, dig up a chassis from somewhere, add detail such as the window frames, etc. Iso Grifo 3d warehouse image.bmp

Your models were made from two different materials. The COE was made from what they call SWF - strong white flexible - I think they have changed the name recently. It's finish is rough and "sandy" and requires a lot of primering and sanding. It can be finished well with a lot of work. The Ferrari was made from a high detail material and is much higher resolution and the material is much easier to finish but is more expensive, and it's worth it. The file size does not matter if the digital file is well made and detailed. You can print a 1/43rd model or cut out a 1:1 master using a CNC machine.

This was printed by an Atlanta area 3d printer, and he will print one for you for $150 plus shipping. PM me for details. Engine and engine compartment are included.

I used Sketchup to modify the file for 3d printing. The file for the body was obtained elsewhere, PM me for details.

Bill, Surely you attended the Philly NNL earlier this year? I displayed the model there.

I saw Randy's 3d printed wheels at our Southern NNL and it's the best printed item I've ever seen.

Lookin' good.