Flat32 Posted November 20, 2017 Posted November 20, 2017 Hi, I'm not an experienced model builder, but I make parts for a model representation of my Flathead Ford 1/1 engine using 3D printers. I've been experimenting with scales to see where details fade. I managed to print an engine block 1/25 and maintain 95% of the detail, surface finish decent. Block is per Ford blueprints as closely as i could manage including the water jackets. Someday hope to build a simple diorama of a workbench while a Flathead engine is being built.Been looking in the diorama section and fascinated by the skills represented there. I'm too old to achieve anywhere near the levels I'm seeing, but wouldn't mind providing parts to those who can.Ray
afx Posted November 20, 2017 Posted November 20, 2017 Welcome Ray. Would love to see photos of your Flathead if you would care to post them.
Flat32 Posted November 20, 2017 Author Posted November 20, 2017 Haven't taken any recent ones yet, but some larger scale stuff is in my photobucket albums. http://s646.photobucket.com/user/Flat32/library/
Alix Bernard Posted November 20, 2017 Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) I'd like to see what you have also Ray. I love the old water heaters (preferably 49-53).. Have a 50 in my roadster and another awaiting a rebuild. 0 Edited November 20, 2017 by Alix Bernard misspell
Alix Bernard Posted November 20, 2017 Posted November 20, 2017 Beautiful work Ray, but the ads %%$f31(((99!!!. Thanks Photobucket.
Flat32 Posted November 20, 2017 Author Posted November 20, 2017 Took a quick pic, I'm no photographer, of the 1/25 scale parts. Some are not tweaked yet to eliminate flaws.
carsntrucks4you Posted November 21, 2017 Posted November 21, 2017 Took a quick pic, I'm no photographer, of the 1/25 scale parts. Some are not tweaked yet to eliminate flaws. Welcome Raymond! Nice to see another Flathead Lover and Flathead drive her ein the Group. I have a '52 F1 with a 239 French Flathead Are you selling your 3D prints?
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