MapleLeaf Modelworks

[Spex84]

Thanks Craig! I'm so excited to see some of these parts getting used on people's projects.

...Wow, it's been a while since I updated here.  Here's a recap of some 2021 additions!

 

[Bernard Kron]

Ooooohhhh!!! Fuel blocks, at last!!!!! And the Enderle is tough, dude!

Edited January 3, 2022 by Bernard Kron

[MeatMan]

Good stuff Chris, I bought the 6x2 carb kit and valve covers for my 50 Olds.

Edited January 3, 2022 by MeatMan

[Spex84]

  On 1/3/2022 at 12:58 PM, MeatMan said:

Good stuff Chris, I bought the 6x2 carb kit and valve covers for my 50 Olds.

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Beautiful work Dennis! I love that gold-bronze color (Aztec Gold?).

[Mr. Metallic]

Argh, you're killing me @Spex84. I have a bunch of stuff in my cart on Shapeways store, looks like I'll need to add some more.

[mrm]

I have no idea how have I missed this both on here and on shapeways. I need to recover from some quite reckless "budget overreach" LOL and then I am definitely stocking up on some goodies. Looks like truly top notch stuff. 

[Mr. Metallic]

  On 2/6/2022 at 12:41 AM, mrm said:

I have no idea how have I missed this both on here and on shapeways. I need to recover from some quite reckless "budget overreach" LOL and then I am definitely stocking up on some goodies. Looks like truly top notch stuff. 

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It is great stuff. Chris offers some unique stuff in his shop, especially for traditional hot rodders.

Chris @Spex84 maybe you should share the new Quick Changes? I think @mrm is in the market for some .

[mrm]

  On 2/8/2022 at 6:18 PM, Mr. Metallic said:

It is great stuff. Chris offers some unique stuff in his shop, especially for traditional hot rodders.

Chris @Spex84 maybe you should share the new Quick Changes? I think @mrm is in the market for some .

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Most definitely. I still can not believe that with all the different ‘32 Ford variations and reissues, Revell never put a quickchange rear in any of those kits. 

[Spex84]

Thanks @Mr. Metallic and @mrm. Craig, have you received yours yet? I was holding off until I can get some product feedback (still concerned about those sprue connectors, haha!)

But shucks, I guess I'll post here anyway: Anyone want a quick-change rearend and T-style spring and crossmember made to fit into the Revell '29 and '30 Fords?

The first version is up on the MapleLeaf Modelworks store at Shapeways.com! Search for "quick-change".

This is just a promo render; the actual product is made of multiple individual pieces connected with sprues for easier painting; use a razor saw to carefully separate parts from sprues). I'm hoping to do a test print on my own printer soon, and will make adjustments as needed.

[RAT-T]

VERY NICE CHRIS, ANY PLANS ON OFFERING IT IN 1/16?

[Spex84]

  On 2/13/2022 at 11:18 AM, RAT-T said:

VERY NICE CHRIS, ANY PLANS ON OFFERING IT IN 1/16?

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Thanks Tom! I've just added a 1/16 version to the Shapeways store.

[misterNNL]

  On 8/11/2018 at 7:38 PM, ChrisBcritter said:

Picture worth a thousand words:

Not a fine texture so maybe doable?

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The Galaxie product is too angular in the grille and front fender areas. I owned a 1:1 forty eight and those errors are very obvoius.

[RAT-T]

  On 2/14/2022 at 12:56 AM, Spex84 said:

Thanks Tom! I've just added a 1/16 version to the Shapeways store.

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THANK YOU SIR

[Mr. Metallic]

@Spex84 I haven't placed my order yet. Enormous heating bill for January (and presumably February) ate my Shapeways budget for the moment. Which is really unfortunate since I planned to feature your QC under the Model A I just started.

I will be ordering several eventually. I've always been happy with your designs, so I'm sure these will follow your same high standards.

Edited February 14, 2022 by Mr. Metallic

[Spex84]

  On 2/14/2022 at 8:51 PM, Mr. Metallic said:

@Spex84 I haven't placed my order yet. Enormous heating bill for January (and presumably February) ate my Shapeways budget for the moment. Which is really unfortunate since I planned to feature your QC under the Model A I just started.

I will be ordering several eventually. I've always been happy with your designs, so I'm sure these will follow your same high standards.

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Oh, whoops! I've sold several and thought you were one of the buyers. No worries, it's the thought that counts haha.

[larman]

I have not bought a lot of 3D parts, just a few things on ebay. I saw the MapleLeaf items on here and decided to order. I got the quick change for the '29/30 Ford, some Olds engine parts, and the sbc fenderwell headers. They look great! Turn around time was very fast, I expected it to take longer. Everything was packed very well. I will definitely be getting more items, the service for my items was excellent!

[Spex84]

  On 2/28/2022 at 5:12 PM, larman said:

I have not bought a lot of 3D parts, just a few things on ebay. I saw the MapleLeaf items on here and decided to order. I got the quick change for the '29/30 Ford, some Olds engine parts, and the sbc fenderwell headers. They look great! Turn around time was very fast, I expected it to take longer. Everything was packed very well. I will definitely be getting more items, the service for my items was excellent!

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Glad to hear it, Larry! Thanks for choosing MLM...and be sure to post some pics if you use the parts in a project. I love seeing the stuff actually getting built.

Hmm, it's been a while since I posted in this thread. Here's a mockup of the QC setup that I printed at home...it's packaged differently from the Shapeways version (that version has bigger sprues) but I've had a couple Shapeways customers report successful results so far, so I'm pretty excited about it. This was posted to Instagram a while back and I still haven't painted the parts. I'd better get in gear!!

[peter31a]

  On 4/18/2022 at 5:51 AM, Spex84 said:

Glad to hear it, Larry! Thanks for choosing MLM...and be sure to post some pics if you use the parts in a project. I love seeing the stuff actually getting built.

Hmm, it's been a while since I posted in this thread. Here's a mockup of the QC setup that I printed at home...it's packaged differently from the Shapeways version (that version has bigger sprues) but I've had a couple Shapeways customers report successful results so far, so I'm pretty excited about it. This was posted to Instagram a while back and I still haven't painted the parts. I'd better get in gear!!

 

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Wow! That looks really nice. Would be a nice upgrade to the Revell kits.

[Mr. Metallic]

Got my most recent order from Shapeways the other day, and here is the stuff I got from Maple Leaf ModelWorks @Spex84

Little gem of a QC rear setup for the Revell Model A kits

Checking the fit

Buick Nailhead headers

Olds block letter valve covers and exhaust

Love Chris' designs. Buy his stuff with confidence.

[Spex84]

Thanks for the kind words Craig. I bet you can make those parts shine!

At your suggestion, I have created a version of the quickchange rear with crossmember to fit Revell '32 Fords. All it required was widening the crossmember to 38mm from the previous 34. Both versions are now in the shop, so to future shoppers: please pay attention to the title and description of the product, it will tell you whether the parts fit Revell '29/30 or Revell '32!

https://www.shapeways.com/product/2C9MDJHN5/quickchange-rear-with-crossmember-fits-revell-32

I've also added a 3-pack of plain rear crossmembers in the same 38mm width to fit Revell '32 frames:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/T3HQUKQ66/3pack-model-t-crossmembers-fits-revell-32-ford

[Raoul Ross]

Holy BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH, that stuff is awesome! New Bookmark!?

EDIT: There's no 1/25 Filter option.

Edited May 9, 2022 by Raoul Ross
added question

[Spex84]

  On 5/9/2022 at 2:48 AM, Raoul Ross said:

EDIT: There's no 1/25 Filter option.

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Over on the left you'll find the shop sections, which are divided according to scale and content. Nearly everything in the shop is in "1/25 Hot Rod Parts", with a few engine combo packs in "1/25 Engine Combo Packs".

I wish there was a better way to sort and display the items. I've even considered creating my own website as a landing page to direct people to the products in a more streamlined way, but the cost and labor involved is prohibitive right now.

[Raoul Ross]

  On 5/9/2022 at 5:37 PM, Spex84 said:

Over on the left you'll find the shop sections, which are divided according to scale and content. Nearly everything in the shop is in "1/25 Hot Rod Parts", with a few engine combo packs in "1/25 Engine Combo Packs".

I wish there was a better way to sort and display the items. I've even considered creating my own website as a landing page to direct people to the products in a more streamlined way, but the cost and labor involved is prohibitive right now.

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Got it, Thanx Chris!

[Fat Brian]

Very cool, now off to buy two more.

[Spex84]

New on the store are an Olds 303 front saddle-style mount intended to fit Revell '32 Fords (say, if you want to drop the Revell '50 Olds in, but the kit-stock mounting nub just isn't doin' it for ya) and an 8-pack of '40 Ford brake master cylinders.