Mark C.

That’s another version that could be done. I can’t speak for others, but while I like the short bed kits, and they have probably been chosen by the model companies because they are more “sporty” and probably more popular (and better for the profit margin), my building preference is for work trucks that can haul lots of stuff and typically would be what I recall seeing around most back in the day. Those would generally be long beds.

Ah thanks! So a little more complicated than I was hoping. Okay, then a ‘63-‘63 Chevy long bed would be enough for me. The 3D print guys could create the GMC version, and I’d still buy two kits regardless!

How about a ‘62-‘63 long bed fleetside? I don’t think that anybody has done a long bed Chevy of that era since the 1960s? Round2 could do a modified clone of an annual in a similar fashion as the ‘60 Ford. For fun, they could do the emblems and hubcaps separately, and include both Chevy and GMC versions in the same box, with just emblems, grille, hubcaps, and tailgate? Without doing some research, I’m not sure if there are significant differences in the hood or interior, and don’t recall if GMC of the era had Chevy drivetrains as an option. Either way, for my money, those parts would get me close enough that I would have to buy at least two copies to build both versions.

I’m definitely intrigued! Keep us in the loop!

It gives the builder the option of either. Put in a “273”, keep the emblem. Put in a slant, sand off the emblem. IIRC, the slant 6 cars didn’t have engine identification on the body.

I thought this thread started with what amounts to a wish list?

You could make a ‘74 using the Revell ‘77 Monte Carlo low rider and a ‘74 conversion kit by Canuck 3D.

That in itself is pretty awesome! I noticed the wheelcovers, but didn't comment as I am not familiar with the original kit. I love stuff like this!

I think both are a good idea. The more options the better.

Maybe the discussion about the build quality of online model kit introduction videos can just end. I don't want to see a separate thread for it. However, I am finding the discussion about baseline trucks and proper hubcaps to be interesting, as I have some of these kits but don't have much Ford pickup knowledge. The thread revival has been good for that, for me.

I think the mockup looks great! Are you still planning to do your own tires?

Thanks for the correction. I have an old warped '60 Nomad promo packed away somewhere, and I could have sworn that it had triple taillights. Probably mistaken, though, as it's been years since I've looked at it.

I’ve already brainstormed a ‘59 Parkwood wagon conversion using the ‘60 Nomad and ‘59 El Camino…

Awesome!! Thanks!

Looking great! I’m very impressed by how well the logos came out on the caps! Thanks for sharing the process of creating these parts. Someday I’m thinking that I might try the digital printing thing (for personal use, not making parts for sale) and this is a nice window for us to see how it all plays out.

A minor point that I'm curious about on the '60 Nomad - did they fix the taillight situation? The original promo/Craftsman kit had triple taillights (well, 2 taillights plus backup lights) like the Implala, whereas the 1:1 wagons had 2 taillights per side. I've attached an illustration from a 1960 brochure and a pic to show what they should look like. Either way I'm buying multiples, but I'm hoping that this has been fixed up. Thanks Tim, for the pics and info, and Round2 for bringing back some of these kits I've wanted for decades!!

Wow! Both have been on my list! Must haves… multiples required!!

Looks great on CAD. Looking forward to your prints!

What you have done looks great so far. I can’t offer any advice on 3D printing but will offer encouragement to keep going! Looks like you are on the right track, and I’m sure it will only be a matter of time before you can work the bugs out. My preference for the hubcap logos would be the embossed/stamped look that I could detail paint to get the desired appearance. I prefer that over decals, and it would be more prototypically correct as well. However, if it’s not possible to capture that detail in the print, then you have to do what you have to do. Keep up the good work!

That looks good to me, but I’m far from an expert on the topic. I know almost nothing about 3D printing over and above what I have read on here and other forums, so you should probably take my ideas with a grain of salt. I was just thinking that allowing kit tires to work would give your potential customers more options, like a chunky snow/dirt tire, etc. For me, I like the OEM cheapo steel wheel/dogdish hubcap look, so whatever tires you come up with would be fine. Are you planning to do both Chevy and GMC versions, or were they the same across the divisions? I thought they each had a different logo but I might be thinking of earlier year models.

For tires, I’d like to see something that is modelled after whatever originally came on the truck when new. I’m not an expert on these trucks to know what that would be specifically, but since the wheels and caps are OEM style then perhaps that’s what the tire should be. There are lots of other tire options out there that could be used as long as they fit the wheels, so that might be another consideration - make sure the wheels are configured such that they will fit a typical model kit tire (though even that could be tricky I suspect). Just one person’s opinion, so just take it as that.

Awesome!

Sounds good! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. As a suggestion, if you could include pics of the actual printed product (when they are ready), it’s much more helpful to the customer than a digital rendering of what they are supposed to look like. Of course I’m getting ahead of myself… take your time and get the parts looking right, and I’m sure you will do well. Best of luck!

Although I won’t be there, I hope some kind soul will post pics here for all to see! Always excited to see what Steve and crew are digging up for us! (Though my wallet will be less happy!) Thank you for all your efforts, Steve, and for keeping us regular guys in the loop!!

Interesting. I was looking at using some of those wheels and caps for a future project. Do you have a website?