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    I received two prints from two different friends of two different materials and two different printer types all together. The resin is smooth, too smooth in my opinion lacking sharpness, user error and all sorts of reasons could answer for this. The FDM print has great definition but alot of post work. Neither fit 100% as I built this before the scan of a downloaded model but a great first step in understanding what happens during the process from screen to reality. What to think of and account for. I will massage both to fit model and use the learnings further. Also sharing some images of how nicely the model integrates opening doors out of box. Which puts even more pressure on modelling as what it exposes to the viewer with open doors.
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    I mocked up the chassis to body, first time seeing it with windows in and the fruits of detailing. Pleased how it’s looking. Found some ultra fine mesh for the front air intake opening and fixed it in place.
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    I mocked up the motor to the chassis, and chassis to the body. I got some really nice fuel caps printed. I’m ecstatic by the overall vibe. I thought about designing a my own rear intake grill or at least a round “scale technics” / outlaw badges that are usually fixed on the vent grill of air cooled Porsches. I will address the exhaust length and angle. But it sorta works the length. We’ll see!
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    I had a brief painting session. It was cut short due unforeseen circumstances but I got a light first tack coat on the exterior parts. Green is super nice! It’s minus degrees, I’m shooting outdoors with airbrush. Air booth not an option currently. Although not ideal on paper I found success in most weather. The DS3, Esprit, Stratos, they were painted / cleared during winter.
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    @IanH Thanks pal! Onwards! Windows in, some took multiple nights as they pop out as I flex the body working on it. I made a fuel filler combining a few different tube diameters and objects. The easiest way for getting it to work was having this glued to the window.. how’s that for your nerves? It’s a tricky alignment onto the fuel cell but it’s the best I could do and time I allotted for the task. For the interior I experimented with some graphite to bring out some edges and simulate scratches, I’ll dial it back here and there smudging it attempting a natural appearance. I wrapped medical tape and painted it dark iron in areas. Might do similar on the seat simulating some bolstering. The drivetrain is currently Bluetooth as most will notice 🤠
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    This project was put on ice in May, as I ruined the clear windows at the final, third stage of masking and painting. ( it was the smoke & sun strip time ) I tried saving it but it was gone.. after all emotions were gone I opened the second kit I aquired purely for the clear glass. This one was a cheaper incomplete kit but it came with a full interior and exterior. This will allow for a possible secondary colour / concept to be executed. Madmax? Caged Pre runner? Possibilities are endless… but time isn’t so I simply started with following through with the interior I started for the main build. I will make masks on the plotter next. I masked areas and shot some black, I flocked the rear, front, and found some material that both felt and looked convincing to make some mats out of. I also roller a net / mesh into some sort of blanket in the rear. All of this is barely visible once the kit is complete but it is satisfying looking back and knowing it’s there. I will dab a few more touch ups and details but I’m calling it done. Window masks and begin final assembly next. I’ve included the last documented photos of the build since the entire thread is likely all gone due to imgur mess up for the uk audience. The second kit
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    @Volzfan59 @dphipps Thanks alot guys. And I agree with the both of you! On my imsa mustang thread and outlaw 356 project I start experimenting with making masks / stencils and paint further on top of metal finishes. The surface was fragile here I just wanted to get it done at this point - but some really faded markings and sponsers would’ve been awesome. Thanks again for your words.
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    Engine is 95% assembled. You’ll see very little of it. More importantly I ‘extended’ and increased the diameter of the exhaust pipes with fresh styrene. I’ll trim back controlling the length of obnoxious. Mist of grey primer. I will 3d scan it to have the math reference before continuing painting.
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    Over on the motorsport section I started dabbling with fusing together a smart car with a indy car to make a wild hill climb / pikes peak crusher.
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    @BK9300 Thanks, yes it’s super exciting imo. Ultimately it’s for volume reference, the data dimension are near perfect when I cross check it with the model in my hand but ultimately I anticipate a learning curve with tolerances, material shrinkage etc. Worked a bit digitally by aligning the scans, triple checking dimensions to the 1:24 reality on the desk as well as a bit of clean up work. A few weeks ago when I started the 3d file I sketched out a front bumper before making any sort of physical mock up understanding the Indy car proportions I wanted. I modified it to fit a bit today and it’s seen below. Process will be iterative as I learn by trial and error. The design will be refined as I lock in the fitment with test prints from alot of favours as I don’t own any printer… yet.
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    Been 3d scanning physical assemblies creating digital assets for the project with newly acquired hardware. Lots to learn but it’s fun, a dump of fuel into the fire for the hobby and creativity. Idea is to have the exact same build in 3d correctly scaled to 1:24 creating complimentary components. This is an absolute first so it will be bumpy ride but a long time coming.
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    I’ll create a separate thread when I’m further down the line with it but thought it’s relevant to share here for now. I 3D scanned another 356 kit to use as a base for building a RSR inspired project.
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    Windows going in. A milestone for any project! The tough part fit included the glass..
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    @lucky 130 exactly!!
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    Flash update, shot matt clear on the lower carbon sections which will be visible with the body on. Small lift points and imperfections will be addressed but I absolutely love matt and satin. For me it directly feels motorsport, nasa or military spec 😀
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    @NerdmanB @Bugatti Fan @bytownshaker Thanks guys! @lucky 130 The florida plates that happen to be on some reference pictures of some cool looking smart cars have nothing to do with anything. Cutting, gluing, walking away, coming back, taking a day, repeat. Im more excited than nervous as it sits so hopes are high. I couldn’t bring myself to make something of really goofy proportions so I cut things way down. No rivets will be counted here. The stance and amount of front nose of the Indy car I will show if any is going to stay a good while undecided but I liked it for now where it was seen below. Also finally started my own plastic slurry from bits if styrene, it turned into this with fresh cement in 30 minutes. I’m experiencing ghost seams while patching and priming at different times on different projects. Maybe this material will work better for me. For the sake of education I also made a test print from the help of friends of two placeholder objects I made from my premature 3d proportion model base file. It was my first time doing something of mine own “start to finish” I’m very content. Much more on 3d topic incoming soon
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    I had to redo sections of the wing. There’s no carbon decals in the stock kit so everything is drawn and hand cut. While doing so I had an idea and went for it. I made a mask and did a mist coat of gloss to bring out the Ford logo. The exterior carbon was cleared in matte first. In mists at different times. There’s errors in the decal work for one reason or another but I don’t care it’s something I’ve never done and I’m happy with it. It will give it this build a modern touch imo.
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    On the exterior I’ve started detail painting latches, edges of some areas, and some light enamel washes on details. Drew and cut window masks ( so satisfying! ) , the front window is masked three times, the rear twice. Figuring out better then 35 year old stock plastic for fuel cell tubing which goes through the rear window.
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    I made a bunch if passes with enamel washes and thinner. So far Im content how it’s looking. I like exploring and finding a balance between realism and artistic. Something exciting or interesting to look at is my favourite. I’ll give it some time before I deciding what to do next.
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    Super nice @ChrisR !
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    A Smart kar(t) hillclimb build Just as the title suggests. I got two obscure ( to me ) kits in the past six months which I will combine in some way. This will be a first for me to do a light kit bash. We’ll see where it takes me. I had some inspiration while on the pc and setup a semi accurate 3D file for the project. I took the 1:1 vehicle dimensions of both doners and scaled them down to each kits size 1:24/25 respectively. The wheelbase is off dramatically 😁 As much as I envy and want to one day do the full follow through of 3d modelling and printing everything ( which I’ve never done myself in the hobby ) I wanted to have a mock up to try things quickly and evaluate proportions, maybe mock up a few tube frames and aero. I do enjoy getting away from the computer screen as it’s my day job to be infront of one and figuring stuff out irl. The result is much more primitive as a result but if the feeling is right it’s all that matters imo. I do want to keep learning styrene and plastic skills. I’ll likely shorten the indy car way down to keep the original Smart Car dimensions resulting in an insane square setup with Indy car tires or have the chassis extended of the smart and cut off the rear bumper. Either way I’d love to have some of the guts hanging out in the rear. Just having some fun with the combination. It may end up being mostly a tube frame chassis with Smart´s exoskeleton fused in, no doors, no front, cyberpunk vibe. Or the opposite - everything in. I’m excited and have not seen many, if any smart cars built. Subject Context media Jackie Stewart on Penske Indy cars & V8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKkLAWADrZo&t=151s Hill climb Smart car https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oME5McXK2xg&pp=ygUYc21hcnQgZm9yZm91ciBoaWxsIGNsaW1i Tiny!!
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    Thanks @rustybill1960. I’m content I pulled through and finished.
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    By far my most detailed engine, and transkit for that matter that replaces half the vehicle, firewall back. I regretted the project a few times in the process, as I felt I bit off more then I could chew but looking back I’m thankful I pulled through and finished. Project thread
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    Adjusted stance and now working my way through the body.
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    I got the project standing upright. As of now the front sits near perfect on one side, less perfect on the other. Stance is first best guess. The wheels are aftermarket with kit tires. The aftermarket ones looked far oversized once on the cars. I will continue to work the molded in body seams and part seams. Overall it feels great to see it at this stage. The front might still get fused in well see if I manage to get it to fit near perfectly both sides.
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