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Here is another example of things I can design and print. As you can see, it's not just for modeling. A button cell box (casing)

I started the final assembly of the display case, so far so good! I'm waiting for some .5mm dia electrical wire so while I'm waiting, i'm doing the control box wiring. I had a small CR 2032 button cell box but i'd rather use CR 2450 cells which are bigger. So using the inerts of the box I had, I designed a bigger one to suit the bigger cells. Here are a few pictures of the display case so far and the battery box The black one is for the small cells, the clear one I printed And inside the control panel

Hello everyone, I'm still here and available to 3d model and print parts of any kind for you. Whether you're into cars, boats, planes... or maybe you need a miniature lathe, mailing machine, drill press or work bench for you custom display setup. If you can think it, chances are I can model it and print it. Here are a few exemples of different things that can be printed. Structural componants such as roof trusses, columns and beams... Electrical componacompsush as light fixtures, electrical boxes, control panel... Plumping componants such as valves, elbows, reducers, tees... I even printed some wicker chairs Don't hesitate to contact me, I'll be happy to help you get that spécial part you just can't find.

The display case structure is glued up. I should be ready to paint it shortly. I temporarily installed the pipes and lights and placed the car in to see what it will look like. I have to say that I'm very happy with the result. Here's a screen shot of the 3d model And a few pictures of my set up I still need to do some research on how to print the picture of the real car on a plastic film of some sort and to have it translucide.

Thank you clipper. The display is almost as fun to do as the car itself... almost... I just put an offer on the old Pocher rolls. I offered 100$ for basically a pile of junk but like I said before, l see this as a restoration project that could be very interesting. I brought an old klunker back to life before and the result is very satisfying. From this in july 2005 To this in july 2007

Yep, the switchs work!

Yes, it is a nice barn find but after some research, it would seem that this model is quite commun for Pocher so not worth much. Still, it would be fun to rebuild it with running engine, lights and much more. Now, back to my current display case project. I started painting the different components and fabricated the front and back panel frames. I received 1mm thick plexiglass. I need a thin plexiglass for the curved roof, I'll see how this thickness works for the side panels. I also assembled the electrical box with the 2 switchs. Here are some shots. Painted sprinkler pipes Sprinkler head Main gate valve painted, l tried to give it a cast look (rugged). I ran out of red paint, wiil get more tomorrow. The lights painted black with white interior. I might try to simulate some dust on it. Also painted the connection boxes. Electrical box painted and assembled Working switchs 20240326_200858.mp4 20240326_200805.mp4

Started some sub assemblies on the display case today. All 5 trusses are glued 4 H columns They were too long to print in one piece so I did them in 2. I added a locating feature at the ends of both half to assure a good alignment. Did the large gate valve assy And the 3 sprinkler pipes This is the only gate valve from my father's inventory that I could fit, there's a small part of him in this. On an other topic, I found this really old and beat up Pocher rolls royce at my local hobby shop. It's missing many parts. I'm thinking it could be an interesting project, total dismantle, refurbishing, and adding some of my special festures to it. But I would need to get for next to nothing... to be continued...

Printed some more parts for the display case. Printing these parts proves to be more complicated then I originaly thought, but I think the final result should be worth it. A bunch of parts Sprinkler head

I printed many parts for the display case today. Many more still to print. Structure printing plate Lighting and electrical box printing plate All parts washed and cured Lighting components Electrical box components Structure components

I worked on the display's electrical box. This box will house the batteries and switchs to activate the car's head lights and engine. I wanted to give the box à vintage look and at the same time incorporate 2 levers. I opted for an old disconnect box but normaly, these type of boxes have only 1 lever, I had to adapt a bit. The complete electrical box assembly will be permanently fixed on the outside of the base. It will be possible to remove the display case from the base whitout removing the electrical box. This was my inspiration for the box And for the lever Here's the 3d model I incorporate 2 slider switchs inside that will be actuated by the lever. Since I'm not too sure of the quality of these switchs, l designed a snap in switch holder so that if they fail, I can easily replace them. Naturally, the lid is remocable and held in place with magnets. Some of the parts printed. The lid and support frame ate not correct and will be reprinted. 20240320_210323.mp4

More done on the case today, water piping and lighting finished. I'm still playing around with the frame color but I think flat black would be best.

I'm only at the design stage, nothing fabricated yet. It will be a mix of printed parts, Plastruct and Evergreen extrusions (my hobby shop has a full range of both product) and Britannia parts for some of the smaller water valves, the bigger valves will be printed.

A bit more done on the display case, slow evolution.

I started modeling the display case. My idea would be to inbed a miror in a simulated concrete base on which there would be a steel structure (really plastic not steel). The structure would have H columns at each corner and 4 angle iron framed plexiglas panels with a bunch of rivets holding the panels in place. I would like to incorporate trusses and working shop lights. I'm thinking of overlaying the rear plexiglas panel with a translucide image of the real car, not sure how that could be done. There would be a control panel mounted on the outside of the display case that would control the shop lights, head lights and motor. Back in the 50's, my father, who was a draftman back then, would make scale models of water piping layout for a company called Canadair (it later became Bombardier aeronautic). I still have a box full of miniature Britannia water valves that he gave me when I was just a kid and that I never used. I would like to incorporate them in the display case some how, maybe a few water lines ? Here are a few screen shots of the display case so far. Not nearly there yet but it give the general idea.

Thank you LaughingIndian, you noticed the dirt on the trolley wheels !! If it's there on the real one, it's there on the model.

One thing I forgot to do is the temp probe wire going from the radiator to the temp gage. Now it's done.

The trolley is completed. Here are some pictures with the tub on it. And the real one

Big John, not sure if you're joking or not but just to be clear, the wicker chairs are not for the bentley. They are for a 1/8 scale boat. I've pretty much completed the trolley, just a few pieces to add and that will be it.

Thank you David. All the trolley parts are done, either printed or hand made. Everything is painted except for those that are light blue, will get that tomorrow. Here are a few pictures.

Started work on the body trolley. I 3d modeled it by doing a rule of 3 from a picture of the real trolley.

Last item on the mecanical side of this build, I finished and installed the gas tank cap. So here are a few pictures of the car as of today. As a side note, I printed a few 'Super Duty' logos in 1/25 scale for a Ford truck. Each logo is 9mm long, can you say tiny? Also printed 2 wicker chair in 1/12 scale for a runabout boat. I was given the 3d model so I didn't have to make it but the printing was quite challenging.

Thank you everyone for your positive comments. So the mecanical aspect of the car is pretty much finished, a few odds and ends here an there but basically done. The next step should be the body but I think I'll procrastinate a bit more and work on the presentation side of the project for a while. I want to show case the car in a 1930's industriel environment, steel structured shop, old style lighting and maybe a few water pipes. I also would like to mount the completed body on a trolley, the same trolley that was used on the continuation series built in 2019. By doing so, all the extra details I added would remain visible. So I think I'll give these things some thought.

Finished the cam cover today, complete with lockwire. And fabricated the carburator guard out of aluminium and wire mesh. And the real thing

Oldrevellfan, how would that work exactly ? Can I glue wet leather or does it need to dry first? It seems to be already pretty flexible. And very thin