What Did You Accomplish Today? (Model Car Work)

[Mattilacken]

Got some parts printed.

[PatW]

Should I make a roof rack with top box? Just testing!

[NOBLNG]

3 minutes ago, PatW said:

Should I make a roof rack with top box? Just testing!

I wouldn’t. JMO.?

[Slotto]

Got the suspension and ride height figured out

[Mattilacken]

Made this the other day. Body sits okay over the chassi.

[stitchdup]

6 minutes ago, Mattilacken said:

Made this the other day. Body sits okay over the chassi.

nice, is that your own design?

[Mattilacken]

2 hours ago, stitchdup said:

nice, is that your own design?

No its from Grab cad in 1:1. But i have optimized it for printing. Do you want the files?

 

[stitchdup]

11 minutes ago, Mattilacken said:

No its from Grab cad in 1:1. But i have optimized it for printing. Do you want the files?

 

I wouldn't mind them, its looks pretty cool and i have datsun truck with a destroyed chassis it might work on

[Keef]

On 12/19/2023 at 5:56 PM, Slotto said:

Got the suspension and ride height figured out

I’ve been contemplating getting a couple of this kit. Your mockup looks awesome! I’ll definitely be buying a couple now.

[Slotto]

4 hours ago, Keef said:

Your mockup looks awesome!

Thanks! Banging out the engine and interior today. My 1st dipstick.

 

[StevenGuthmiller]

My first ever "homemade" convertible up-top.  (actually, modified from a hard top)

 

I'm very happy with it!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The top used before modification.

 

 

 

 

 

Steve

[atomicholiday]

4 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said:

My first ever "homemade" convertible up-top.  (actually, modified from a hard top)

 

I'm very happy with it!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The top used before modification.

 

 

 

 

 

Steve

Looks even better than if it had come with the kit.   The texture is spot on. 

[Straightliner59]

8 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said:

My first ever "homemade" convertible up-top.  (actually, modified from a hard top)

 

I'm very happy with it!!

As you should be! Beautifully accomplished.

[OldNYJim]

Messing with this curbside 3D printed Beetle salt flats car…modified a seat I had printed previously to fit, and figuring out what little interior stuff will be visible when it’s done…

[Straightliner59]

1 hour ago, CabDriver said:

Messing with this curbside 3D printed Beetle salt flats car…modified a seat I had printed previously to fit, and figuring out what little interior stuff will be visible when it’s done…

 

I think projects like this are so much fun. We don't have to get carried away, and we still end up with something very cool, at the end! I have a dry lakes/Bonneville project that's very similar, detail-wise, that I need to get back to. It won't be a replica, just an impression. The panels won't be removeable, so whatever can be seen through the cockpit opening would be it. The prototype went on to become the famous Chrisman #25 dragster. Maybe, here in a few weeks, once the dragster's done!

[Slotto]

Santa brought me some new liquid chrome.

First I covered all 4 of these 3D printed resin wheels with my black airbrush mix. Apple Barrel gloss black mixed 2:1 with 70% isopropyl shot at 20 psi. After about a day, i brushed on Alclad chrome on the fronts. This didnt coat as well as i would have hoped so i chased that with a chrome pen to fill in what didnt cover. The rears are a completely different story.

I brushed on this. It went on like a dream and covered without a problem. Both are very close and i am happy with the results. The red design was brushed on later with my red airbrush mix.

Edited December 28, 2023 by Slotto

[Lownslow]

more cars than shelf space i need a temporary solution

[catpack68]

Finally got my Hasagawa VW Samba bus painted last weekend.The top half is Tamiya Matt Black and the bottom is Tamiya black with 2k clear.

[OldNYJim]

On 12/27/2023 at 12:03 AM, Straightliner59 said:

I think projects like this are so much fun. We don't have to get carried away, and we still end up with something very cool, at the end!

Absolutely!  A balanced diet is important!  M&M's are cool, but so is steak and bourbon!

That's a cool project - nice work so far!

[PatW]

The beginnings of the metal/plastic Meccano type kit my wife bought me for Christmas..

Front to the left,

Roof on..

Roof rack on..

 

 

Edited December 30, 2023 by PatW

[gotnitro?]

Day 3 build wrapping up..AMT Bronco w scale finishes eruption green w 2k clear. I used burnt metal metalizer for the grill and wheels. Fun stress free kit 

[PatW]

On 12/30/2023 at 10:34 PM, PatW said:

The beginnings of the metal/plastic Meccano type kit my wife bought me for Christmas..

Front to the left,

Roof on..

Roof rack on..

 

 

02.01.24 Update..

All done, other pics in 'Completed'.

 

[OldNYJim]

On 12/30/2023 at 6:15 PM, gotnitro? said:

Day 3 build wrapping up..AMT Bronco w scale finishes eruption green w 2k clear. I used burnt metal metalizer for the grill and wheels. Fun stress free kit 

That looks great!  

[gtx6970]

 Having recently retired from the day to day work force.

I've decided to do some modeling projects that have boxed away for several years.

 

1st up is a replica of a friend's car. I started long ago.

Petty blue 440 six barrel Superbird. 

 

Johan body and interior tub.

Amt chassis.

Parts box drivetrain for multiple cars ( still need to find some pieces I had for it. ) 

 

Spent the day today polishing imperfections from paint that's at least 10 years old.

 

Long way from perfect 

But I can live with it.

[slusher]

Trying too decide on my tire upgrade for my Cannonball 70  Super bee and choose my wheels and getting  everything together for my build.  I don’t like looking for things during the build.