Leo64

When I was helping John Teresi with some 3D parts for a project he was working on, he needed a 4L60E transmission also, and I couldn't find anyone offering files or 3D parts for sale. VCG Resins does offer a 4L80E 3D part, but it looks different than the 4L60E. I ended up finding one 3D scan of the 4L60E, and was able to make up a printable file off of it. The hardest part was that it wasn't listed at a specific scale, so it took a little trial and error to get the scale figured out. If you want to send me a message, I can see about printed you out a couple to help you out. Steve A.

Thanks, but those aren't quite what I'm looking for. Steve A.

That turned out really nice. I've been learning about doing figures the last few years and know how hard it can be to make them look good. Steve A.

Thanks for the info, I'll try doing a search for those kits and see what I can find. Right now I'm just gather kits and parts to do the build at some point. Steve A.

I did several different searches for 3D files using using different words like "mesh" "Enkei" "spoked" and came up with several of the BBS and JDM styles, but all that I found were too flat and had much bigger areas of the mesh. Sometimes doing a search depends on what the person that designed the wheels ends up calling it. I've seen several wheels that just used the general name of "Vintage Wheel", so that's why I was asking. I was hoping maybe someone had seen a 3D file somewhere, or knew of a kit that might have it. Thanks for the help though. Steve A.

That turned out really nice. That kit was a good kit, I just didn't like the tinted glass that came in it. Steve A.

I don't have a 1/32nd scale Corvette kit, so I tried looking to see if there were any 3D files maybe of Corvettes with a seat that could be scaled down. I have the 3D files for the Corvette Summer kit, but the seat doesn't look as flat as that one you have. I've attached a screen grab of what it looks like. I did find another 3D file of a '68 Corvette that had a seat like that in the interior tub, but the seat pattern was a little different and it was about $11 to buy the files. If no one has a kit seat for you, maybe you can find a 3D seat that you like the looks of, and scale it down to 1/32nd. There are a lot of neat looking seats available on sites like Cults3D and CGTrader, some are even free to download. If you don't have anyone that can 3D print the seats for you, let me know if I can help you out. Steve A.

Thanks, I'll check into that kit.

Hello, has anyone seen a wheel that looks like the one in the attached pic, either in a kit, aftermarket or even a 3D file? My dad had an old Willys Jeep, that my brother now has, that I want to try building a model of. I've got one of the reissued MPC GoldenHawk Jeep kits as a base, and found a 3D file for a 1954 Willys Jeep body that is real close to the style my dad had. The only thing I need to try and find is something like the aluminum wheels he had on it. I don't know the exact brand of wheel he bought, but they look just like the Enkei Mesh ones in the pic. I've tried looking online, and the closest I've come so far is an Enkei 92 wheel, but the mesh area is more flatter than the ones on the Jeep. Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks. Steve A.

If you want to just buy the parts, Icemancollections offers a Chevy 572 Engine w/Cross Air Intake: https://icemancollections.com/products/chevy-572-engine-w-cross-air-intake-manifold-bb-1-24-1-25 Not sure of anyone else offering it in 3D, but there might be. If you have access to a 3D printer, there are a couple of sellers on Cults3D that offer different versions of the intakes that you can print yourself: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/quad-webber-cross-ram-intake-with-air-filters https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/cross-velocity-stack-set-for-572-engine-1-24th https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/quad-webber-cross-ram-intake-with-air-trumpets You can also try asking in the want section on here to see if someone might have one available. Also, another kit that has a real nice intake like that is one of the Accurate Miniatures Grand Sport Corvettes. Steve A.

Both of those are really great looking. The stuff you've come up with is nice. I've looked every so often for a Shark Nose 3D file, but all I've ever seen is a one piece file, not broken up into parts to make it easier to paint and detail. Steve A.

I know Norm at Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland offers several different tail lights for custom work, but looking at his latest price sheet I only see '54 Mercury ones and '56 Lincoln as anything close to what you are looking for. I also tried looking to see if there might be anything available for 3D printing, but so far can't find anything. There is a resin 1956 Mercury Montclair kit on eBay, but it isn't cheap at around $200. https://www.ebay.com/itm/355605329703?itmmeta=01HTVQB8S88M2HBC30W50BFRVC&hash=item52cbbab727:g:CmUAAOSw5QJmDwHE&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4N8rDA4iy0yD%2FiJrUYm%2B%2BBaRD5a5LuvEASDKFyU1SQWUliEg4P9zCQtNu6Darc%2FWahboNDSWE4cRU9Eepne0rhLGXkRsbQWEAG7OF7ahx22Y%2FIav1qInTSqSf5Aqc6earLcryohBG8PLsQumE49ssffBJlM6WHFD8c24v85opXhgCHpS4vJdHEPMffdH4XI2YplHzD5TpSBI0m30L5cC0p%2BKUB%2BMHJH7%2Bnxgnc%2BranMinRXvJn%2BNK158cC%2FHyt6kPUHzZcGGpdTqtP5LX%2FV7nqbfM%2Fvcv0c0g67cGag7qU7m|tkp%3ABk9SR9iMrffWYw Steve A.

I have the Avex NSX model kit in my closet, I just saw it the other day. As for the Xanavi kits, I know they are in my storage, and unfortunately it will be a couple of weeks before I can try looking for them. On March 22nd I had surgery on my Achilles tendon, and I'm currently recovering from that, and the doctor said it will be another 2 weeks before I can try driving again. When I can get to my storage, I'll see what I can find and let you know. Steve A.

I've built a few small scale models over the years. I have a couple I don't have pics of and they are packed away from a couple of moves, so can't get a pic of them now. But I do have a few that I do have pics of. First is a 1/32nd scale 1959 Cadillac El Dorado Seville from Gunze Sangyo. I masked off the model and painted the flames using Tamiya spray paint. Next is the Airfix 1/32nd scale Jaguar XKR GT3 model. Those newer Airfix 1/32nd kits a kind of nice little kits to build. And last is the Monogram 1/43rd scale Ultimates 1967 Corvette 427 convertible. The photo etch parts in that kit will test your eyesight for sure. I also won an award with it in the small scale glass at a GSL show one year that I went. Steve A.

Detail Master makes some nice sets of wipers and racing harness, but it looks like they say sold out on their website. However, I do see a lot of their stuff on eBay listed. Here are their wiper sets: https://www.detailmaster.com/search?type=product&q=NOT+tag%3A__gift+AND+wipers* And here are their harness sets: https://www.detailmaster.com/search?type=product&q=NOT+tag%3A__gift+AND+harness* Steve A.

There is a file available on the Thingiverse website that says it is a Curtis "Number 3" engine that looks like pics of the OX5. It is listed as a 1/8th scale build, so if you were to scale it down to 1/24th-1/25th scale you are going to lose some of the fine detail that you would have to try and add back in: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4329451 I don't know if you have someone that could try 3D printing it for you. If not I can try helping you out, but it will be a while before I can print it out. I just had surgery on my Achilles Tendon, so I can't get out to by work area to do any printing for awhile. I did 3D print some radial engines for Curt Raitz & John Teresi for their Radial Engine Biker Build Off that was posted on here awhile back, though those engines were 1/12th scale. I did try printing some out at 1/24th scale for someone that contacted me for a project they had planned, and at that scale the exhaust pipes were so thin they just didn't print out. Anyways, if I can help, just let me know. Steve A.

This build turned out really great, looks just like the real one. I'm glad I was able to help you out with some 3D printed parts for this. I can't wait to see the model in person. Steve A.

The decals may have been from Yesteryear decals, looks like there is a set on eBay listed. Steve A.

If you know someone that has a 3D printer, there is a file of the 002 car on Cults3d available for a little over $4. It doesn't state what scale the file is, but you can scale it to fit a 1/25th scale kit. It is a one piece car it looks like, but if someone is good with some of the programs out there, they might be able to print just the scoop area out. https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/home/tyrrell-ford-002 Steve A.

You don't mention what the driver figure looked like, but another place to get driver figures is Competition Resin, I see 2 listed under their 1/24-1/25th scale section. https://ecsvr.com/cpr/shopexd.asp?id=382 https://ecsvr.com/cpr/shopexd.asp?id=216 I tried looking to see if someone has done something like the resin figures in a 3D file, but I've only been able to find modern drivers or vintage road racer figures. I'm still checking out some other 3D suppliers that I know of. Steve A.

Nice Alclad and paint on the wheels and tires. The paint on the truck and the motorcycle look really great also. Can't wait to see it finished up. Steve A.

I just looked on Vintage Racing Miniatures website, but don't see anything like that listed. Patto's Decals lists a Dragon Snake sheet, but it doesn't show those decals, unless it is for the different lettering shown on one pic I saw of the car. Steve

I have the NSX car, but I ended up building it. I think I have one of Tamiya's other NSX cars in my stash, the AVEX Dome Mugen car (see the attached pic). I think I have a couple of the Xanavi cars, but not sure which versions of the Tamiya kits I have. I'll have to check my stash, and see if I can find them. Steve A.

Hey Kurt, I sent you a PM to see if I can help you out with this. Just let me know if I can. Steve A.

This is such a wild custom, and the work involved that you are doing is really great. It's too bad more people on here aren't checking out this section to see your work. It was fun learning some new 3D printing techniques to help you out with this build. Can't wait to see how the finished model comes out. I bet it will be a big winner at some shows. Steve A.