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1 hour ago, FoMoCo66 said:
Do you design your own parts? If so WOW! If not where are your sources?
Yes, I've drawn everything myself. I just work from known dimensions and reference images.
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1 hour ago, nickfzr61 said:
Thanks for the reply. They seem to be reasonably priced on Amazon. There are a couple of different versions of the Mars 4 Ultra. How’s the software that comes with the printer? I see you mentioned Blender. Is that the only software you use?
Sorry for hijacking the thread and all the questions but I’m seriously digging the results and think I’m going to pull the trigger on one.No problem. There are a few variants in the Mars range. The Mars 4 Ultra is the one I have, it has a USB powered filter that eliminates most of the fumes and the levelling system seemed a bit more robust than the regular Mars. I use Chitubox V1.9.5 slicing software, I think that came with it. There's an updated version but I found it more awkward to use, so went back to V1.9.5. It does what I need it to do.
I draw everything in FreeCAD and export as STL mesh files, but I use Blender to preview them and to join separate meshes e.g. the Muncie was drawn in FreeCAD under one file, but four bodies (objects) within that file: the main case, the tail housing, the side cover and the shift linkage. Each body was exported as an STL mesh, then I imported them into Blender and merged them into one STL file for printing. It could have been done as one body, but doing that you soon end up with a huge file that takes ages to process each subsequent addition. Brreaking it down into sub assemblies speeds up processing and makes changes much easier.
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Thanks. 🙂 The printer is an Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra and I'm using Siraya Tech Fast Navy/Grey resin - tried Elegoo's own resin but had no end of problems. The exposure time was about double, it had a more unpleasant odour and was a lot more temperature sensitive, resulting in multiple failed prints. I've had no such problems with the Siraya Tech resin, it's consistently good.
I also bought a Creality wash station/UV curing unit, as it was a bit cheaper than the Elegoo one. No problems with that.
Close up photos are brutal... the trans looked better in Blender.
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A little more progress. Headers are done, water pump fitted, Lakewood scattershield added and Muncie trans printed and painted.
More parts printed.
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28 minutes ago, Dave Van said:
Lionel trains, AC Gilbert and MARX all had to shut down toy production for the duration, as did many other small companies. Lionel was hired to make small die cast parts for planes.....but the only toys during the period were a paper train set'. Balsa was vital but also anything using hardwoods could not be made. I realize it's a different time and all..........but.....
That was a world war. Of course governments would mobilise industry to the war effort, but this is probably one, maybe two guys working from their homes to make some extra cash and presumably in an area not directly affected by the confilct. Not comparable at all IMO.
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Thanks for the comments. I added the spindles, brakes and steering. The printed drag link was too flexible, so I replaced that with brass rod after I took these..
Globbed on some paint to see how it looks... some touching up to do. My eyesight isn't what it was.
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Nice work. I think the trailer probably has a single leaf each side, like this (looks like it's a Fruehauf trailer). Truckpaper and Purplewave auctions are great for reference photos.
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Creeping along.
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IFS, what witchcraft is this? 🤨 Looks good, the stance reminds me of Mr Torquer.
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On 12/13/2023 at 6:36 PM, Mr mopar said:
Look like the Flintstone Dodge truck Jimmy Flintstone Resin 1962-1964 Dodge Pickup SHORTBED Truck - Spotlight Hobbies
It does look that way. I didn't see anyone gainsaying this, so what's the deal? Might as well give JF $100 as this "Jo-Han" operation?
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Printed the tunnel ram. Not perfect, but good enough.
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Picking up on two builds I started years ago: one based on the 1/25 AMT sedan and the other converted from the 1/16 hardtop. Having acquired a 3D printer, I'm redoing the parts that I wasn't happy scratch building. The 1/25 model will be the guinea pig, then I'll go after the 1/16 one.
So far, it's the AMT sedan with the front cut off and rear wheel wells from an old Revell kit replacing the AMT's too-wide wheel tubs. The narrow trans tunnel and moulded in exhaust were removed from the chassis plate and I grafted in the tunnel from the interior tub, the remainder of which was junked. The front frame stub has been 3D printed and the firewall is built up with styrene sheet.
Other parts are in progress - most will be 3D printed because there are no correct parts available from kits.
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I was about to say the same thing. 🙂 The transfer case is out 180 degrees.
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Coincidentally, I'm building one as well, but I'll start another thread for that.
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On 2/12/2024 at 11:09 AM, Chris V said:
On the subject of rake, the bias-ply tires currently included in most kits look oversized as front tires on a vintage Hot Rod. A matching set of vintage "Big'n little" bias-ply tires would be a very welcome addition to Round2's range of newly tooled tires, and breathe new life into many of your classic models!
I would have liked to see the front tyres from the original issue '40 Willys, '56 Ford and '55 Nomad reproduced - the ones Modelhaus knocked off as their T110. Now I have a 3D printer, not so much of a concern, but it would still be nice to see them in a kit.
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Still working on the wrecker body, but I got some paint on the chassis.
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On 2/20/2024 at 3:08 PM, dino246gt said:
Nice work. A bit late now, but for future reference or anyone else building one, the front subframe is not a separate part on B bodies, so only the K-member and trans mount would be black; the rest body colour/primer. Also, the '63 has the cowl curve up into the windshield, where '64-'65 have flat cowls and larger windshields.
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20 hours ago, leafsprings said:
I can still make out what it's supposed to be, as with most AMT kits, I suppose we will get new box art on the next re issue in a couple of years that will do the subject vehicle more artistic justice.
With Coke decals probably. 🙃 Not knocking, just a joke - they have to make profit where they can.
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I decided to tackle the 400, so I've made some progress on the mast and winch.
Test print of the bed, which broke, but at least I know it fits...
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On 1/8/2024 at 12:01 AM, Can-Con said:
Also, I've been told the '63/'64 kit front bumper/park light parts are not quite the same as the '65 so it doesn't fit, but then again, I don't have one to compare.
They will fit onto the '65 body, as will the grille, but the '65 headlight pods are taller, so you'd have a gap at the top.
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Here we are then - Steve was correct, the '63/'64 engines are the same, but the '65 was retooled. The earlier ones have a partial Dynaflow transmission. '65 has a passing resemblance to a four speed. The '65 also has a timing cover/water pump/crossover part, which is completely absent in the earlier kits.
The '63/'64 engines measure 21.8mm along the deck and the heads are 21.6mm long; the '65 block is 21.5mm along the deck and the heads are only 20.2mm long.
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Didn't get a chance to search the loft today... will update tomorrow.
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Agreed. Nothing turns me off quicker than airbags and oversized wheels. The original iteration looks cool as it is.
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On 1/8/2024 at 12:01 AM, Can-Con said:
Jeff, have you compared the '65 engine to that one? From the ones I've seen the earlier kit engines look a bit smaller then the '65 up but don't have one for comparison.
Also, I've been told the '63/'64 kit front bumper/park light parts are not quite the same as the '65 so it doesn't fit, but then again, I don't have one to compare.
BUT, can't wait to see what you do with it as I'm a Riviera fan and have owned a couple in the past. [can't afford one now, they're too popular]
I would have thought they shared the same tooling for the engine, but I have all three, so I can check tomorrow.
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Loved Fred Dibnah,that's great.