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1962 Chrysler 300 Convertible. First for 2017!
Foxer replied to StevenGuthmiller's topic in Model Cars
Is Perfect! too strong a word? ... I don't think so -
I remember driving State of Connecticut Highway Dept. black Lark sedans about that age to go everywhere during a summer job in college. They were about the slowest things ever, but they got us to the shopping centers where we sat in desk/chairs and recorded every license plate going in and out. We went all over the state and never broke down.
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Beautiful!
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Well Im new but not really....
Foxer replied to Plastic_Passion's topic in Welcome! Introduce Yourself
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That paint looks awesome! Your detailing is spectacular and masking the whole engine lid for the rubber trim ... !
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That color really makes it PoP!
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I see that amber tint also. Some have said Laser Bond is clearer but I haven't tried it to see the difference.
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Looks like all your planning is paying off with what's needed to fill the chop!
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I too started building after a 30 year lull when my son was about your son's age. Alas, he never got hooked, but I DID again! Hope you have better luck, but our kids are their own selves and I wouldn't trade him for anything.
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Resin Alternatives for Small Molds
Foxer replied to Snake45's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I use Bondic a lot for small parts and no mold release is required. It is advertised as a "glue" but it hardly sticks to anything. It does come out with a slightly sticky feel and clouds when touched so a spray with acrylic clear takes care of that. This stuff is so easy and quick to use that I don't get why everyone keeps looking for something to cast small parts when this material is available. It should be in everyone's toolbox. Resin is the most user-unfriendly material I ever used ... unequal mixing ratio, VERY expensive, especially for small parts, as shelf life makes me throw out 95% of it, bubbles everywhere to fix, wait for it to cure and just plain nasty stuff, IMO. I use Silicon rubber 2-part molding putty -
3D Printed Part Smoothing Breakthrough
Foxer replied to StrangerBandFan's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
Very interesting. Have you tried Shapeways new Black High Definition Acrylate? -
That's a really nice match on the top.
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Assuming you are talking about 1/24, even twice that size, I believe scripts are just too small and thin to be 3D Printed with current printer technology. The roughness from printing would be very apparent on so thin a piece. I have used Shapeways to print some small light housings and a script may be possible to pass their minimum thickness requirements. It would be interesting to see just what you could get through their checks. The light housings were approaching their limits and they came out well with just some light sanding to smooth a few areas. Note the thinness at the front edge of the grey pieces below. Two of these housings with a connector between them was just over $5 plus about $5 shipping. Model is 1/24.
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1929 Model A Roadster ArtDeco/Coachbuilt/Streamliner -DONE!
Foxer replied to Impalow's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Very interesting how you made the pods with 3D and a vacuum! -
I never thought I'd ever comment on how beautiful a grey paint job is, but I am!
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I have my seat to watch this cutting!
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3D printing question
Foxer replied to Psychographic's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I use an un-affordable 3D Max, but I've heard many good things about the free Google Sketchup and would recommend trying that one. Most 3D programs will all do what you need and it's the UI that makes the difference. There are a number of Shetchup users here who I'm sure will chime in. -
AussieBall trophy truck
Foxer replied to Belugawrx's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Good to see this all shop tidy in one place. The detail is out of this world! and it got my vote. -
Circut or other scrapbooking tools
Foxer replied to iBorg's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I also have a Silhouette Cameo available, my wife's craft cutter,and I find it of great use making curved sheet patterns. It cuts styrene sheets well and will score thick sheets, especially useful for repetitive patterns.