More and more sanding (Shapeways 66 Pro mod Nova)

[NYLIBUD]

So Im still sanding this this 3D printed Pro mod Nova.I've been both wet,and dry sanding the car so far with 400 grit only.I think I'm going to start sanding with a smoother grit.Any suggestions on the grits I should use?

Thanks

 

[Metaldrumm]

Love that body, thats gonna be a wicked pro mod , i suggest using tamiya 1000, 1200,1500 and i think they  have a 800 to, good luck buddy.

[NYLIBUD]

Yea I love the body too.Just something about the 66,and 67 Novas.They simply make great race cars.Yea,I figure I'll go up to 800 paper.I tell u though,these 3D bodies are real hard to get right.I hope I can build it without screwing it up.Thanks for the suggestion.Then I'll do 1,000.After that,we'll see what happens.Ha ?

Edited July 20, 2017 by NYLIBUD

[NYLIBUD]

I tell ya,I do believe Shapeways sells this body in several different scales,with different body options.I should've started with a smaller one.?

[retired & glad]

Ron, you've spent a lot of time on this body just getting it to look good. I hope it exceeds your expectations when finished. I'm sure it will turn out great. Keep on keeping on.

Richard

[NYLIBUD]

Ron, you've spent a lot of time on this body just getting it to look good. I hope it exceeds your expectations when finished. I'm sure it will turn out great. Keep on keeping on.

Richard

Thanks Richard.Yea I'm no expert model builder.But we'll see what happens.

[Mikey56]

While I really like the progress you've made on this and really love the Nova bodylines, I can't help but wondering about the 3D process if it comes out this way.  it looks like the body is very rough when you get it and have to spend hours in getting it smooth. I see the other pics with the circular lines and it just seems like so much work and effort to get it into shape for painting.

Not saying that your efforts aren't worth it and that the finished product won't be slick and wicked, just wondering about the whole process and why it can't be smoother than this. I've heard that larger tips versus smaller 3D tips is easier to produce, but the end results isn't as satisfying.

Please keep us all posted on your progress....like I said, I think that once it's done, it's goona be a killer!!

[astroracer]

The 3D printing process is based on resolution. Different types of printers also have an input on the quality of the final product. Lower resolution machines use less "passes" to make the part. This means there is less detail and more graininess. A high resolution printer will give finer detail and less graininess but that comes at a cost of time and higher end product price.

Ron, I would stick with the 400 until you have ALL of the graininess worked out. Going to finer grits does nothing but add time to the job. Keep burying the body in primer surfacer until you are done sanding. What paints are you using/going to use for final color?

Mark

Edited July 21, 2017 by astroracer

[NYLIBUD]

Hey Mark,I think your right,I'll stay with the 400 paper for awhile longer.I would say 90% of the body is really smooth.However there are still some areas that are giving me problems.Mainly on the hood.And yea,I'm going to throw on some more coats of filler primer.Now as far as the paint,I'm not sure yet.Any suggestions of what kind of paint I should use?Also check out Shapeways.com.They have so many pro mod bodies,and parts.They really have some wild stuff..

 

While I really like the progress you've made on this and really love the Nova bodylines, I can't help but wondering about the 3D process if it comes out this way.  it looks like the body is very rough when you get it and have to spend hours in getting it smooth. I see the other pics with the circular lines and it just seems like so much work and effort to get it into shape for painting.

Not saying that your efforts aren't worth it and that the finished product won't be slick and wicked, just wondering about the whole process and why it can't be smoother than this. I've heard that larger tips versus smaller 3D tips is easier to produce, but the end results isn't as satisfying.

Please keep us all posted on your progress....like I said, I think that once it's done, it's goona be a killer!!

And yes Mikey there is a lot of sanding,but I don't know,I think it's kinda fun sanding.I hope I don't mess the car up,but like I said,if I do,I'll just buy another body from Shapeways.I mean the body was under $50 bux.

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[NYLIBUD]

So I sprayed the body wuth another coat of filler primer.I Went a little heavy in some spots..So now it's back to sanding..

[astroracer]

What primer are you using? It looks like DuPont Sandable Grey? You will need to sand out ALL of the inclusions in the rear tulip and deck lid. Sanding would be a lot easier if that spoiler could be taken off... Are you using any sanding sticks, blocks or files to get into the tight corners and sculpted areas? A nice set of Riffler files would make short work of the trim areas. This is a lot of work as you are finding out.:)

All of this work will be required for EVERY printed body or part you buy. That is why I don't sell my 3D printed parts. The 3d printed parts are nice as a "starting point" but I don't consider them saleable product until they are finished to a paintable stage and then resin cast.

Mark 

[retired & glad]

Ron, you have a tremendous amount of patience. If it was mine, I'll say it again, it would have been in the trash can a very long time ago.

Hope it comes around for you.

Richard

[NYLIBUD]

Ron, you have a tremendous amount of patience. If it was mine, I'll say it again, it would have been in the trash can a very long time ago.

Hope it comes around for you.

Richard

Hi Richard,Ah yea,I guess we'll see.And like I said,the sanding really isn't that bad..Its actually kinda fun.?.Also just seeing about how I want to mount the double chutes.And then theres "The Swamp Thing".I love this car.Its absolutely wild.I was thinking of painting my Nova with this patina sort of look.Except no clear coat.I don't know,but to me,there is something very strange looking,about having a car that's finished in the "patina" look,wether it's natural,or painted,and then be clear coated.

[NYLIBUD]

Sorry,my old phone's camera doesn't take quality pictures.But trust me,the body is as smooth as a baby's butt.Again,I started wet/,& dry sanding at 400.Then went to 800 grit,for awhile,and then a little bit more sanding with 1,000 grit.I also did some small amounts of putty filling....Next,I'll hit it with another light coat of filler primer..And then it's time for paint,which I have no idea what color I want to use.Hmmmm?.Perhaps I'l paint it a semi-gloss,or flat (murdered out) black.

[NYLIBUD]

Sanding and filler are done...I decided to ("murder? out") the Nova...But its still a WIP.

[NYLIBUD]

Update,a few more new pics.

[10thumbs]

Wow.  Yep, I agree, 400 then 800 paper will get it smooth all right.  

You wanted a "murdered out" look, well, that bad boy in black looks smooth now for sure.

You killed it.

Fat tires too, how cool is that?

Can't wait to see more progress on this one.

[NYLIBUD]

Added some corporate logos

 

 

 

K

[Metaldrumm]

All that cracking or separation you were getting on that rear trunk and spoiler area,i believe are due to ,toi much  primer or more likely  contamination due to the body not being clean ,then a chem reaction between the dirty part and primer ,good  luck in the future buddy. 

[NYLIBUD]

[jasoncamaro]

John amazing stuff I can't get over how fast and detailed you build!

[NYLIBUD]

That's weird.Yesterday I wrote that Metaldrumm was right about the cracking,and that I would try and make sure I do a better job next time.I usually don't build a model with so much sanding and filler needed..But the car was made by a 3D printer,and it was the first time I worked with anything made by a 3D printer...But it didn't write out my comment.Then I see JasonCamaro wrote something about John and how fast and detailed he builds are..????Huh.Im confused..First,who is John,and what happened to my reply to Metaldrumm.Oh well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[1947customs]

On 7/19/2017 at 9:08 PM, NYLIBUD said:

So Im still sanding this this 3D printed Pro mod Nova.I've been both wet,and dry sanding the car so far with 400 grit only.I think I'm going to start sanding with a smoother grit.Any suggestions on the grits I should use?

Thanks

 

 

On 8/31/2017 at 10:15 AM, NYLIBUD said:

That's weird.Yesterday I wrote that Metaldrumm was right about the cracking,and that I would try and make sure I do a better job next time.I usually don't build a model with so much sanding and filler needed..But the car was made by a 3D printer,and it was the first time I worked with anything made by a 3D printer...But it didn't write out my comment.Then I see JasonCamaro wrote something about John and how fast and detailed he builds are..????Huh.Im confused..First,who is John,and what happened to my reply to Metaldrumm.Oh well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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