Saltie Olds Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Oldmopars said: I’m going to give you all the dimensions that I can. You’d be able to make the part in a machine shop, without a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 May be a bit more than what you're looking for but what about the new Mack Anthem body parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 2 hours ago, DrKerry said: May be a bit more than what you're looking for but what about the new Mack Anthem body parts? I think that one may be beyond my skills. I would also need something to copy, and I don't have any Mack Trucks available to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 On 4/30/2022 at 5:31 AM, Mike C. said: How about some kind of differential housing so we can scratch build 1/25 1/25 rears from styrene tubing. This was not as easy as other things to do. Too many complex curves. I think it is close enough once printed that it will look OK. I will try it and see. Otherwise I have a back up idea. I made the hole to fit 3/16 OD tube. About 4.6in in real life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Engine upgrades for the tamiya vw engines would be cool. things like a judson supercharger for the old school guys, twin carb set ups for street and drag and a turbo set up. I can happily send you a engine to work with and it may be parts you can sell on to others as there is a massive lack of early vw tuning parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted May 7, 2022 Author Share Posted May 7, 2022 12 hours ago, stitchdup said: Engine upgrades for the tamiya vw engines would be cool. things like a judson supercharger for the old school guys, twin carb set ups for street and drag and a turbo set up. I can happily send you a engine to work with and it may be parts you can sell on to others as there is a massive lack of early vw tuning parts PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted May 7, 2022 Author Share Posted May 7, 2022 On 5/2/2022 at 11:36 PM, Saltie Olds said: I’m wanting this style grille for the MPC Deserter kit as a ‘85 to ‘87 full size GM truck and these wheels for the Revell Monogram GM 4x4 trucks. I just wanted to show you the results. I printed both the wheels and the tires. I wanted to show you the differrence between kit tires and the tires in scale you have on your truck. Kit tires are barely a 31-10.50-15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltie Olds Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 1 minute ago, Oldmopars said: I just wanted to show you the results. I printed both the wheels and the tires. I wanted to show you the differrence between kit tires and the tires in scale you have on your truck. Kit tires are barely a 31-10.50-15 That’s Awesome. Big difference between a 31x10.50 and a 35x12.50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 A few completed prints. 33-12.50 16.5 on white wagon wheels 20in Saltflat custom wheels dana 60ish center sections for making your own axles. Heavy truck driven front axle for 6x6 conversons, for use with the Rockwell T138 T-Case. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 That axle is really nice, a very welcome part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas_3D_Customs Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) On 4/20/2022 at 9:25 AM, iamsuperdan said: From what I can tell, he sources the files and basically provides the printed copies for people. There are a number of engines and other parts on his site that I have purchased files for from the designers. I just haven't found his 5.0L source yet! This is somewhat true, some of my stuff is sourced some is not. You won't find my Flathead out there or some of the parts on my 572 or LS3. Oh and my engine files that I pay for are not $15 STL files, the Coyote files I bought that were no where near ready for 3D printing and took 20+ hours in 3DS Max to make the files I have cost over a hundred dollars US each. Edited May 11, 2022 by Texas_3D_Customs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 On 5/7/2022 at 5:19 PM, Oldmopars said: A few completed prints. 33-12.50 16.5 on white wagon wheels Those look great! A perfect match for a 70's 4x4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 On 5/3/2022 at 1:36 AM, Saltie Olds said: I’m wanting this style grille for the MPC Deserter kit as a ‘85 to ‘87 full size GM truck + 1 for this grille! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Any interest in drawing these up? They are from an old Aurora 1/32 show rod, but I need them in 1/25, and sized to fit a certain set of tires. I can get the ID and depth of the tires if you decide you'd like to do them. They probably have some heavy truck applications too. It may be hard to tell from the pics but the spokes have a slight dish (concave) effect to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 How about an assorted collection of rod ends in 1/25 scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Just whippin' eggs here: - Corrected chassis for the MPC 1971-1976 Dart Sport-Duster-Demon. The front wheelbase is noticeably off side-to-side on every issue of that kit, dating to its 1971 origins. Eliminate the mouled-on driveshaft and exhaust extensions, too. - Non-console interior tub for same. Separate arm rests; a bench seat for the front. Include a 4-speed 'tunnel'. - Bench seat interior with base model upholstery pattern for the Monogram 1971 Satellite/ GTX. - 904 & 727 transmissions with separate oil pans, 1/24 and 1/25. Thanks much for any considerations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khils Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 On 4/17/2022 at 8:06 PM, Oldmopars said: OK, I like this idea. I have been wanting to make a Ford 170-300 CID inline 6 for a while. While I know they are different, all the Ford inline engines will be similar. I will start working on it this week. Will you please notify me when this becomes available? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted May 18, 2022 Author Share Posted May 18, 2022 On 5/17/2022 at 12:23 PM, Khils said: Will you please notify me when this becomes available? I am currently working on a very special Ford engine right now that should be available soon from Texas 3D Customs. After that the inline Fords and 302/5.0 will be on the list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted May 18, 2022 Author Share Posted May 18, 2022 On 5/17/2022 at 10:56 AM, 1972coronet said: Just whippin' eggs here: - Corrected chassis for the MPC 1971-1976 Dart Sport-Duster-Demon. The front wheelbase is noticeably off side-to-side on every issue of that kit, dating to its 1971 origins. Eliminate the mouled-on driveshaft and exhaust extensions, too. - Non-console interior tub for same. Separate arm rests; a bench seat for the front. Include a 4-speed 'tunnel'. - Bench seat interior with base model upholstery pattern for the Monogram 1971 Satellite/ GTX. - 904 & 727 transmissions with separate oil pans, 1/24 and 1/25. Thanks much for any considerations. Is the MPC Demon Dart Sport kit still available? Or is it out of production? Will the current Duster chassis fit it? They are the same car. At this point I need to spend my time on things that are needed by a larger number of people. To spend 50 hours on a complete chassis for an out of production kit is not a good use of my time. And, if there is a reasonable alternative out there, it is not worth it at all. The 904/727, now that is a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Oldmopars said: Is the MPC Demon Dart Sport kit still available? It's very much still available, having been reissued in its 1976 annual guise a few years ago. Ne'er-the-less, I agree with your sentiment: why spend a bunch of time creating components for a kit which is OOP or has little interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpack68 Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 4 hours ago, 1972coronet said: It's very much still available, having been reissued in its 1976 annual guise a few years ago. Ne'er-the-less, I agree with your sentiment: why spend a bunch of time creating components for a kit which is OOP or has little interest. A modeler could use the chassis out of the AMT 71 Duster kit which would be a lot easier.I would rather see a conversion to do a 73-74 Dart Sport for the AMT 76 Dart kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) How about a proper 26/27 T roadster body and interior? In my opinion those would SELL. The resin body that has been available (and I believe copied by other vendors) is decent, but due to the shape of the interior leaves the builder to scratchbuild or just not do one. Even better if it was designed to fit the new Revell A frame. Coupe body w/interior would be cool too Edited May 19, 2022 by Mr. Metallic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrux Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 How about some 22.5 truck wheels that I can't seem to find in scale? I can't find good pictures of the Volvo one but the Kenworth one is easy to find... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 On 4/19/2022 at 12:06 AM, Oldmopars said: How is this? 12in 3/4ton hub cap. Not perfect but once painted and in this small scale I think it should be close. The hub cap has a few more details, but in this scale I am not sure they would show up. BTW, this was a fun one to figure out. One of the problems I've seen with 3D printed hubcaps/wheelcovers is that they tend to be TOO accurate. If there is an area that needs to be painted black, for instance, the depth should be exaggerated to make it paintable. On this hubcap, if one had to paint around the bowtie or the radial depressions, it would be difficult to do with everything in scale. If you plated this and THEN had to paint those areas, it might be impossible. The rendering sure looks good, though. I HAVE to learn this skill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 (edited) This grille would be MUCH appreciated. Iceman sells no less than 7 variations of square body grilles on ebay, but does not offer this one! Single headlight with parking light below seems to be unloved by others! Edited May 22, 2022 by bisc63 added info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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