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kensar replied to charlie libby's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
For large scales, I make the rod ends myself. I made a HSS tool for the lathe, shown in the pic below. The round end (~1/8" dia) was 'carved' with a dremel mototool cutting disk. After making the round shape, I mill the flats or just hand file them while still mounted on the lathe. I'm sure making such a tool is well within your capabilities. -
Heller 1/24 BMW 328 Roadster - Road Version
kensar replied to Junkman's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
My watch says it's Q4 now. -
Marvel's Hydra coupe 1/12 scale full scratch build
kensar replied to François's topic in WIP: Model Cars
In line with Andrew's request - please do consider coming to the NNL South in Cartersville (Atlanta) (I will attend). I would definitely like to see your work in person. 👍 -
Bocar XP5 - a 3D print
kensar replied to kensar's topic in Other Racing: Road Racing, Salt Flat Racers
Thanks Helmut. The front headlight slant and aggressive appearance is what captured my interest. Thanks to everyone for the nice comments. -
ARII Chaparral 2C
kensar replied to Mark W's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
That's looking very good, especially the screens in the front. -
This is my 3D print rendition of the 1959 Bocar XP5. This car was developed by Bob Carnes of Colorado and was available as a kit car or a fully built vehicle which resulted in a lot of variation over the few cars built. Bob's shop burned down in the early sixties, ending production of all Bocar models. This one was powered by a Corvette engine and had a tube frame and fiberglass body. Paint used is Splash Paints, AK Interactive, and Tamiya paints.
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Bocar XP5 - a 3D print
kensar replied to kensar's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
The body is now clearcoated and assembly is moving forward. This will likely be the last update before completion. The rear wheel wells looks quite oversized, but that's what the 1:1 looks like. -
Meng 1966 Ken Miles GT40
kensar replied to jjsipes's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
How 'bout some pictures of your model? -
Morris Cooper S - 1967 club racer
kensar replied to Phildaupho's topic in Other Racing: Road Racing, Salt Flat Racers
Great looking model, Phil. The weathering smudges are a nice touch. Now for my Mini Cooper story. I worked as a volunteer corner worker at Road Atlanta for the SCCA runoffs one year. As a thank you to the volunteers, several drivers and teams gave us a lap around the track in the race cars after the races were over for the day. We lined up and were picked up one by one as the cars came through the line. When my turn came up, a red Mini Cooper pulled up, driven by an old lady (must have been in her 60s) wearing a huge floppy straw hat, big round sunglasses, and flip flops. My heart sank. I was hoping for one of the hot cars. Well, that old lady scared the hell out me and gave me a ride I won't forget. Didn't know a Mini could go that fast. -
Bocar XP5 - a 3D print
kensar replied to kensar's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Ready for clearcoat. -
Bocar XP5 - a 3D print
kensar replied to kensar's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Q 1 - whats your current go-to printer ?? A1 - I am using an Anycubic Photon Mono M5s Pro printer at either 20 micron or 30 micron layer ht, depending on the level of detail needed. The higher layer ht reduces print time on non-critical parts. I am using Anycubic ABS-like Resin PRO2 resin. Q2 - are the belts incorporated into the seats? A2 - No, the webbing is off-white paper, which makes it look very flat, and the hardware is 3D printed belt hardware that Bill Cunningham developed. He has allowed free use of the design (Thanks again, Bill). Thanks for looking into this project. -
Bocar XP5 - a 3D print
kensar replied to kensar's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Progress is moving along quickly. Here are the wheels and seats. getting ready to start painting the body, which will be blue with gold stripes planned. -
Marvel's Hydra coupe 1/12 scale full scratch build
kensar replied to François's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Welcome to the world of model contests!