mad mike Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 Hello everyone, can't seem to find the time doing 1/8 work, so here's another one of my 1/24 engines. As usual, no attention to color, wiring etc, simply made of printed parts with no finish other than an overall thin layer of silver. It's a real beast this one, the only time Ford tried to win something in the Can-Am using it in the G7A with Andretti driving. He said he couldn't reach forward to shift when the torque came on. If you notice any mistakes I'd be glad if you tell me since the 1/8 version is still in the builds. I need all the input I can get since pics of those engines, especially of the front and underside are really rare. I did the entire 3D modelling myself this time, only having some block drawings from a nice guy on a forum and some photos. Was a blast, especially those "knuckle" rocker covers! Hope you enjoy it too! Thanks for looking!
MrObsessive Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 WOW! For that to be 3D printed, the resolution on that is VERY good! Looks like it should start up and run, wiring missing notwithstanding! ?
Classicgas Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 Wow. You need to do some factory stock engines.
vamach1 Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 ?. Looks like another fantastic mold. As other said, a stock version would be sweet also.
Gramps46 Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 I doubt this will be of any help to you Michael but it is a photo I took of the G7A at Mid Ohio in 1969. The car did not start the race. You probably already have this shot.
65slotcar Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 hey Michael, another great looking Ford motor ! will this one be available for purchase? Bill
Erik Smith Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 The details on the front cover and belts is really amazing.
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 Hi! Oh, the wonder of 3D printing. Your programming skills are up with the best, Sir. Bravo! Would-you consider selling copies of this very engine in 1/24? I can think of a couple of my projects where it would fit perfectly... CT
mad mike Posted February 16, 2020 Author Posted February 16, 2020 Thanks for the kind words everyone! Gramps, thanks for the photo, in color too! Wish I had been there to see and hear those run. About selling copies: I guess since this is a very special engine a stock version (single Holley?) would be of more use to you guys? I would suggest a "block only" version, without headers and gearbox, that would keep pricing much lower too. What do you all think? And if you have any pics of the engine out of the car please show 'em!
65slotcar Posted February 16, 2020 Posted February 16, 2020 11 minutes ago, mad mike said: Thanks for the kind words everyone! Gramps, thanks for the photo, in color too! Wish I had been there to see and hear those run. About selling copies: I guess since this is a very special engine a stock version (single Holley?) would be of more use to you guys? I would suggest a "block only" version, without headers and gearbox, that would keep pricing much lower too. What do you all think? And if you have any pics of the engine out of the car please show 'em! i would say, keep it as it is now ! looks too nice to be in a car body and never see it. perfect for an engine stand for a race shop diorama.
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 16, 2020 Posted February 16, 2020 6 hours ago, mad mike said: Thanks for the kind words everyone! Gramps, thanks for the photo, in color too! Wish I had been there to see and hear those run. About selling copies: I guess since this is a very special engine a stock version (single Holley?) would be of more use to you guys? I would suggest a "block only" version, without headers and gearbox, that would keep pricing much lower too. What do you all think? And if you have any pics of the engine out of the car please show 'em! Hi! I built fantasy Bonneville cars (streamliners or modified), so your engine as-is would be perfect for a mid-ship mount on a looooong liner I'm building. The planned powertrain was Ferrari California's by Revell (with mods, of course). But I would gladly change course and install a copy of your Boss engine as-is... What do you say? CT
mad mike Posted February 16, 2020 Author Posted February 16, 2020 Alright you convinced me - I'll look into producing the Can Am version and make it available at Model Builder's Warehouse. Just gimme some time.
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 16, 2020 Posted February 16, 2020 3 hours ago, mad mike said: Alright you convinced me - I'll look into producing the Can Am version and make it available at Model Builder's Warehouse. Just gimme some time. Hi! Very kind of you. Please, keep us posted once it is available. Regards, CT
beeRS Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 This is just amazing. For a 1/24 the detail is insane. I can see bolt heads, with washers behind them, weld lines on the air horns, and clip for the distributor cap. For a 3D print, the resolution is very good. Is this the printed finish, or did it take a little clean up?
Bills72sj Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 On 2/15/2020 at 2:48 PM, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi! Oh, the wonder of 3D printing. Your programming skills are up with the best, Sir. Bravo! Would-you consider selling copies of this very engine in 1/24? I can think of a couple of my projects where it would fit perfectly... CT It would look AWESOME in a Pantera.
Bills72sj Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 On 2/16/2020 at 11:50 AM, mad mike said: Alright you convinced me - I'll look into producing the Can Am version and make it available at Model Builder's Warehouse. Just gimme some time. WAY COOL!
swede70 Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 Wow - really beautiful. Something for the Can-Am crowd surely, while in various scales appropriate McLaren chassis await surely. Mike K./Swede70
peteski Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 Beautiful work Mad Mike! Is the engine printed as one-piece print? If yes, unless one just paints it all silver, it will be very difficult to detail-paint it with different colors. I would suggest making it into a multi-piece printed kit.
mad mike Posted February 19, 2020 Author Posted February 19, 2020 Everyone, thanks for the kind words. @beeRS: I just cut the support struts off and painted the parts. No further cleanup whatsoever. @peteski: it's made of several parts: block, gearbox, exhaust system, intake plate with stacks, pulleys, distributor, starter with bellhousing spacer. If you look closely you will see gaps between the parts. The problem with kits in too many pieces is the space they take up on the machine and the cleaning effort. That's why I like to print the block with heads and covers on.
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