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  1. Mike Slapattack
    I got a SolidWorks license on my personal computer yesterday and I'm super excited. This is a software I'm far more familiar with than Fusion 360. I'm moving over to that. The first part I'm making with it is a correct '79 Nova steering wheel, as the one in the kit is the '76 wheel. This will be included in the kit and available as an individual part.
  2. Mike Slapattack
    I'll get on that!
  3. Mike Slapattack
    Did some reworking on the bench seat to make it more adjustable when I get to the test fitting stage. I also added some armrests!
  4. Mike Slapattack
    I added the beading to the bench seat. Some dimensions may need adjusting, and I still need to do the headrests, but the hard stuff is done! This is the first Fusion model I've made that incorporates both solid bodies and surface bodies merged into one solid body.
  5. Mike Slapattack
    I'm happy to see the '76 Nova returning!
  6. Mike Slapattack
    Very cool swap! I was thinking about doing the same thing.
  7. Mike Slapattack
    Super cool! Always love seeing your resin master work.
  8. Mike Slapattack
    Very smooth paint!
  9. Mike Slapattack
    Cool that you're doing this. I was just thinking today about doing this grille swap given how rare the old GMC Action Line kits are.
  10. Mike Slapattack
    Clean chrome work!
  11. Mike Slapattack
    I appreciate that! I restarted the bench seat from scratch after discovering a more efficient way to make the model. It will be a split bench as the 2-doors were equipped with.
  12. Mike Slapattack
    Created a more appropriate radial tire for the wheel.
  13. Mike Slapattack
    Update: Reworked the tires a bit and painted everything up for a render! Very happy with it, I'll call it done and ready for test printing.
  14. Mike Slapattack
    Me too! You'll be able to make your own soon ?.
  15. Mike Slapattack
    Little update. Figured out a good way to tread tires in Fusion.
  16. Mike Slapattack
    Thanks for the info on the dash! A bench seat is also already in the works! I'm just familiarizing myself with the surface workbench in Fusion. Also I will need to make a steering wheel, as the one in the kit is not accurate either. I've attached a picture of the bottom of the bench seat as it sits right now (pun intended haha). I'm not really happy with it at the moment but I'm going to keep chipping away at it. There are more complex compound curve surfaces than I expected. I want it to be a proper looking seat and not just a block. Also, side note, I've also began work on the standard 195/75/R14 tires!
  17. Mike Slapattack
    Another project I'm working on is a base model version of the MPC 1979 Chevrolet Nova. I've decided to 3D print the parts that I need, and I will be eventually selling these parts once I set up the 3D printer I just bought. I'm nearly complete the rims. They will be styled to 14"x6" steel wheels and wheel covers. They are a 2-part assembly with front and back segments for easier painting behind the wheel cover. Below is a render with my progress.
  18. Mike Slapattack
    The rim front is almost done! I've decided to make the spinners as separate parts like they are on the real car. Below is a rendering of the part in Fusion.
  19. Mike Slapattack
    The wheel front is almost done! I've decided to make the spinner a separate piece like it is on the real car. It will make painting easier. Here's my attempt at a rendering. I'm not the best at it but I'm learning!
  20. Mike Slapattack
    Beautiful work!
  21. Mike Slapattack
    Very cool T-Bird!
  22. Mike Slapattack
    Now that the front fascia is nearly complete, I've decided to start on the wheel rims. This kit will include wheels that look like the optional Sport Deluxe Full Wheel Discs on 14"x7" steel rims. They will be a 2-part assembly. Here's the progress on the front so far:
  23. Mike Slapattack
    Now that the front fascia is just about finished, I've decided to start on the rims. I'm going for the style of Sport Deluxe Full Wheel Discs on 14"x7" steel rims.
  24. Mike Slapattack
    Thanks for sharing this! I checked out the website and found some superb 3D models!
  25. Mike Slapattack
    Nearing completion on the fascia. This is only my second time using Fusion and I'm still learning but I'm satisfied with my progress so far. I threw some textures on to see what it would look like painted up.
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