robertburns

I would have to do a '71 first because of my reference material, but I could do a '70 later. It's only a front and rear bumper change. What's nice about the C-body is that there are a lot of variants with some changes

I think he meant the model bodies, not the real one

The other one is starting. My Other CADrafter is making arrangements to begin work. He has to get an additional program to help. I've learned a lot from the CV and will apply it to this to make it go smoother and faster

No experience with injection molding. I do have experience in manufacturing, industrial silicone and acrylic molding, casting, etc. Yes, all of these are addressed by the mold maker. They run program simulators on the parts to look for negative drafts or areas where sink or shrink marks might happen. Then they tell me where it is and I ask my CADrafter to correct them. Once I know the shrinkage rates if any, I can account for them by increasing the 3D model The undercuts are one reason for the multi part body. The other is to switch between other versions of the car like the '88 or coupe. I've simplified the tool by eliminating all undercuts. This also lowers the cost.

I see what you're saying now with the 2dr. That's cool Yes, that chassis should work as would the 87 Tbird since it's a Fox. It's nice to see the model building innovative spirit

That's correct. Different hood and trunk too. Same dash for the first 2 years, then a new dashboard for the last two.

thank you Tom. The grille is correct in this case since I'm making both versions available in the same kit.

the tooling is machined straight from the files, so that won't show up on the finished part

I think "I'd love to see" doesn't necessarily mean you'd buy one

the kit would come with both fronts and rears to make either car

isn't an LTD a Fairmont with an LTD nose and rear?

1970 Ford LTD Galaxie should fit with a scale 1/2" move on the chassis axle. The interior probably fits too. I'll check when the body is done.

the Polara seems to be winning the vote, so your choice might already be made

What are your opinions about the turn signals molded to the grille?

update # 1. I tried to get an estimate for injection molding at a low volume rapid injection molding shop. I didn't know they need .STP files. 3D printing files are commonly .STLs. My CADrafter is getting a program to be able to output the new files. Hopefully that's done soon because I can't wait to get the styrene numbers. update # 2. Gas door fixed. Front grille fixed. The front nose needs holes instead of pins (bumper has pins) so that will be fixed today. Then hopefully back to the printer tomorrow

Thank you!

that's already on its way. I have to overlap projects so there is no lag time.

Because I do the models in CAD and 3D print them. It's not cost effective to scan an existing body into a 3D model. I want to eventually do low volume injection molding and the CAD model is the only way to do it these days. I want to eventually retire from resin casting due to the labor involved. Low run injection molding is a lot more time efficient. Let the younger guys do the resin, I want to try something not many people have done I'll still do a few limited run conversions here and there for myself. Right now I'm researching a 72 coronet and satellite 4dr for the 77 Monaco

Which resin 4 door body would you buy (actually pay money to right now) out of these three, if it were available? Not really like to have, or really like to see, but actually pay money to buy. $25 1971 Dodge Polara 1984 Jeep Cherokee Ford LTD LX and Fairmont 2 in 1 1/25th scale full body with separate bumpers, grilles, lights. High quality castings. No interior or chassis like the Jimmy Flintstone cars. If sales are steady, interior and chassis parts will follow (like the Aluma Coupe and Chezoom kits). Thank you you for reading.

I don't like the grille and will redo it. It looks a little squat. i think I can add some thickness to the turn signals and lower the bottom line of the grille

Quickie Comparison shots with the next gen CV. Will take more shots when I get a body that's not cut up

The Lindberg chassis fits so far. The backs of the front wheel wells need to be shaved. The front and back of the chassis need to be trimmed to fit. With the body done, I'm now able to make the interior.

thank you Mike. It's almost like that now, we just have to crowd fund a bit if a single person is not willing to cover their whole cost. Two people cut the cost in half. A local club or Facebook group, more so. It's also getting cheaper every year. This would have cost a lot more 10 years ago and nearly impossible 15 years ago. Since I hire out professionals, my costs are higher, but some builders do CAD. Some have 3D printers. Some mold and cast. If you look hard enough, you can find people willing to chip in