Codi Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Those are perfect Paul and the detail you've captured is just fantastic. I'll be curious to see what you think of them once they print em' out for you. Cheers, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I Have to say,that 3D printing is absolutely incredible.And you make it look so easy.Gotta get me one of those things.Great job on the entire car.Can't wait till it's finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 Those are perfect Paul and the detail you've captured is just fantastic. I'll be curious to see what you think of them once they print em' out for you. Cheers, Tim Thanks Tim. Most of what has been printed has come out really good so far. I myself am curious though. The technology is amazing for sure but there are some limitations to it which is the draw back besides the clean up on certain materials. I Have to say,that 3D printing is absolutely incredible.And you make it look so easy.Gotta get me one of those things.Great job on the entire car.Can't wait till it's finished. Thank You. I can't wait till it's on wheels! Plan is to have it as a roller with a basic engine on display at GSL this year. Managed to finish up the other part of the 4 link bracket. These actually adjust with in the other part depending on where you require them. (On a real car it's critical, on the model not so much but hey, if I can make it so..... I will! lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 i got to hand it to you paul. super detailing there!!!!!! now if i can just convince you and chris to build in 1/8 (so people can see these details)!!!! hehe.buy the way.....do you mind telling us what glue you use for this printed material? (sorry if someone has already asked) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 (edited) Thanks Dave! I so far have just used superglue. works pretty good thus far. So, with a WHOLE LOT of help, the engineering part of the 4 link is finished up. Now mind you on a real car it is critical on where the bars sit as it moves the intersect points essentially changing how the car will leave the line. On a model it's obviously not critical but if I can't engineer it correctly in scale then the end result is it will all fit together properly and now everything will clear so the model will look right since it is true to scale! All this work has led to this... With everything where it's supposed to be the driveshaft is now in the correct position. And the bars will be correctly located also. From this I can build the fixture for the bars so now there is no guess work with them. 4 links can be a pain in real life, no need to make it any harder in scale lol. Paul Edited January 4, 2017 by mr68gts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 thank you for taking time to explain to us how this works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Super job, Paul. It's great to see your update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Excellent plans here.But something I don't understand, will the parts be actually made into a real medium? Resin or metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 all his parts are made in 3-d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowe-t Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Incredible work Paul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 Thank you guys!I placed the order for the 4 link parts and added to the file the front brakes, some of the crank drive parts for the 481x, the updated front struts, and some suspension tab pieces just in case the ones on there already break on me during the reconstruction and an MSD 44 promag. Like a kid excited for Christmas, I can hardly wait lol. Hurry up 18th of Jan!Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 very true it be exciting to see all the new parts at Christmas lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Am extremely excited to see what everything looks like when it arrives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 And finally the last piece of the 481x long block is finished up! (the block!) Thanks to those that have helped and also pushed me to get this thing finished! The rest of the front of the block is finished up and at Shapeways also. I think I am going to add a crank snout starter to it though but that should be easy. I hope... Now I will need to finish up the supercharger manifold and do the superchargers for it. It's not cheap to print at 28 dollars but it will be supported pretty good. I may go back in and clear out some material in the middle to cut down on some of the material costs. That's where most of the expense is. It passed all of Shapeways inspections so it's ready for me to order up....as soon as I save up some money! lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 This is pretty awesome stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Impressive stuff, Paul! Your block looks fantastic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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comp1839 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 looking forward to your late christmas, paul. this is going to change modelling's future, for sure!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Very kool!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 So now you could download the necessary files and send em' to a shop that does CNC stuff and it will machine it in aluminum? If so, where can I order one? Seriously though, it won't be long where that will be the case. Wow is all I can say Paul. Cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Tim, technically yes. I could do it now if I had the machine and tooling. Because you can take the file and open it up in Mastercam which will help convert it to the necessary file for nc (maybe .stl also, im not sure) and program the machine to mill it. It would takes days however to machine. Limitaions to something in scale would be available tooling however. Easier maybe to use as a wax master and cast in metal maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Thanks Paul for the insight. I ordered a 1/25th scale pro stock chassis weeks ago from Shapeways in metal. It's not shown up yet though. What if they printed the engine in metal? Do you think it's progressed that far yet? At some point my mill and lathe will be nothing but door stops or boat anchors it seems with how rapidly the technology is evolving. Nice job on it and can't wait to get your impressions on the actual pieces. cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) This almost to much to take in for a guy who has a Dremel Stylus as his only powered tool. My hats off to all of you guys. Incredible work Paul. Edited January 10, 2017 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 What Brad Said !!! Outstanding modeling Paul, can't wait to see the parts.Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 Decided to have a bit of fun since it is a model. Came up with a new bead lock style rear rim with some nostalgic flair! Definitely going with these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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