Looking for projects, what do you need 3D files for, or printed?

[Oldmopars]

  On 6/30/2022 at 8:50 PM, Texas_3D_Customs said:

So basically my w series BBC minus two cylinders?

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Kind of, but a bit different looking.

https://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/engines/advertising-classics-the-gmc-60-degree-v6-an-almost-forgotten-entry-from-gms-most-creative-period/

[Texas_3D_Customs]

  On 6/30/2022 at 9:23 PM, Oldmopars said:

Kind of, but a bit different looking.

https://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/engines/advertising-classics-the-gmc-60-degree-v6-an-almost-forgotten-entry-from-gms-most-creative-period/

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It's somewhat different but not that far off, I question the demand for it though. I barely sell any of the W series.

Edited June 30, 2022 by Texas_3D_Customs
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[AlbertS]

If you were responding to me, regarding the GMC v-6, if you could show me a picture, if it is close, I would like to order at least 3, thx

[Texas_3D_Customs]

  On 6/30/2022 at 11:36 PM, AlbertS said:

If you were responding to me, regarding the GMC v-6, if you could show me a picture, if it is close, I would like to order at least 3, thx

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No I changed my response, but it's a V8 not a V6

[Oldmopars]

  On 6/30/2022 at 11:36 PM, AlbertS said:

If you were responding to me, regarding the GMC v-6, if you could show me a picture, if it is close, I would like to order at least 3, thx

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So, the issue in making these engines it a lack of demand. 

I work with Texas_3D_Customs doing some design work. Drawing up an engine can take 40-100 hours to draw. Then it has to be checked, tweaked, rechecked, etc. 

To put this kind of labor into an engine that will only sell a few copies is not a wise use of time and efforts. 

It is a cool engine, but only works in a couple of kits. Not likely going happen. Sorry. 

[Texas_3D_Customs]

  On 7/1/2022 at 4:27 PM, Oldmopars said:

So, the issue in making these engines it a lack of demand. 

I work with Texas_3D_Customs doing some design work. Drawing up an engine can take 40-100 hours to draw. Then it has to be checked, tweaked, rechecked, etc. 

To put this kind of labor into an engine that will only sell a few copies is not a wise use of time and efforts. 

It is a cool engine, but only works in a couple of kits. Not likely going happen. Sorry. 

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Even then sometimes engines that you think will do well flop, but to go into a project knowing that it won't sell is a bad decision unless the party interested is willing to cough up a large sum of money to cover the design time.

Edited July 1, 2022 by Texas_3D_Customs
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[Oldriginal86]

I’ve stated this in other threads that with the popularity of the Jeep TJ kits, there is a need for a 4.0L inline 6 engine. I’m not sure why most of the new Jeep kits are curbside other then them being based off of a die cast.

[Texas_3D_Customs]

  On 7/2/2022 at 12:14 AM, Oldriginal86 said:

I’ve stated this in other threads that with the popularity of the Jeep TJ kits, there is a need for a 4.0L inline 6 engine. I’m not sure why most of the new Jeep kits are curbside other then them being based off of a die cast.

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I think that's where the problem lies. If the kits are curbside then most people won't buy an engine to put in it. This is at least the problem I face selling JDM engines.

[stitchdup]

  On 7/2/2022 at 12:17 AM, Texas_3D_Customs said:

I think that's where the problem lies. If the kits are curbside then most people won't buy an engine to put in it. This is at least the problem I face selling JDM engines.

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Speaking for myself, i would buy more jdm engines if engine bays were available as well. or at least the top parts you can see as they tend to look wrong when fitted to the kit chassis without the suspension top mounts and other parts you see under the hood

[Texas_3D_Customs]

  On 7/2/2022 at 12:34 AM, stitchdup said:

Speaking for myself, i would buy more jdm engines if engine bays were available as well. or at least the top parts you can see as they tend to look wrong when fitted to the kit chassis without the suspension top mounts and other parts you see under the hood

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This is a whole nother problem to much time spent for limited returns. I would have to design or have one designed as I don't have time, for each model kit that wants to be done

[Oldmopars]

  On 7/2/2022 at 12:34 AM, stitchdup said:

Speaking for myself, i would buy more jdm engines if engine bays were available as well. or at least the top parts you can see as they tend to look wrong when fitted to the kit chassis without the suspension top mounts and other parts you see under the hood

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The problem with that is that the designer would have to have one of every likely kit. This again is a huge investment for ver little return. 

Only one o see as a possibility is not JDM, but the AMT 59 Caddy/Ghostbusters car. 

[stitchdup]

  On 7/2/2022 at 12:48 AM, Texas_3D_Customs said:

This is a whole nother problem to much time spent for limited returns. I would have to design or have one designed as I don't have time, for each model kit that wants to be done

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  On 7/2/2022 at 12:50 AM, Oldmopars said:

The problem with that is that the designer would have to have one of every likely kit. This again is a huge investment for ver little return. 

Only one o see as a possibility is not JDM, but the AMT 59 Caddy/Ghostbusters car. 

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no worries guys, they'll still make a change of hotrod engine

[Texas_3D_Customs]

  On 7/2/2022 at 12:50 AM, Oldmopars said:

The problem with that is that the designer would have to have one of every likely kit. This again is a huge investment for ver little return. 

Only one o see as a possibility is not JDM, but the AMT 59 Caddy/Ghostbusters car. 

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This I could see being viable or any non F&F movie car.

[AlbertS]

Thanks for your responses.  We will see what the LORD provides.  

[Jim B]

This might be a long shot, but how about decent 1/32 wheels & tires for the Revell/Monogram snap rigs & trailers?  I know those kits are supposed to be for kids, but when a "big kid" wants to build one, the wheels & tires are a real draw back.

[Texas_3D_Customs]

  On 7/4/2022 at 5:23 PM, Jim B said:

This might be a long shot, but how about decent 1/32 wheels & tires for the Revell/Monogram snap rigs & trailers?  I know those kits are supposed to be for kids, but when a "big kid" wants to build one, the wheels & tires are a real draw back.

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I already make some 1/32 wheels and tires 

[Jim B]

  On 7/4/2022 at 5:49 PM, Texas_3D_Customs said:

I already make some 1/32 wheels and tires 

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You do?  Didn't know that.  

Checked your Website, and didn't see them.  All I saw was race car stuff, not heavy truck tires.

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[Texas_3D_Customs]

  On 7/4/2022 at 6:12 PM, Jim B said:

You do?  Didn't know that.  

Checked your Website, and didn't see them.  All I saw was race car stuff, not heavy truck tires.

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Sorry misread the post I didn't get the rigs part. Wouldn't be hard honestly though I wonder about how viable they would be.

[Jim B]

  On 7/4/2022 at 6:51 PM, Texas_3D_Customs said:

Sorry misread the post I didn't get the rigs part. Wouldn't be hard honestly though I wonder about how viable they would be.

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Not a big deal.  You really do beautiful work.

Viability?  Now there's the question.  There really aren't that many 1/32 rig kits currently on the market, and there aren't that many people who build them.  I don't know how difficult (and economical) it would be to have wheels & tires in 1/25, but also have them scaled down to 1/32 or up to 1/16.

[Oldmopars]

  On 7/4/2022 at 9:17 PM, Jim B said:

Not a big deal.  You really do beautiful work.

Viability?  Now there's the question.  There really aren't that many 1/32 rig kits currently on the market, and there aren't that many people who build them.  I don't know how difficult (and economical) it would be to have wheels & tires in 1/25, but also have them scaled down to 1/32 or up to 1/16.

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To make things simple, everything is drawn in 1:1 and then scaled down in the slicer. So, a wheel set could be made and sold in any scale you like. The issue would be that the kit tires may not fit perfectly as these would be scaled from a 1:1, not scaled to the kit tires. Who knows how close the kit tires are to the real thing?

[Tabbysdaddy]

The kit wheels are better than the tires.

[Texas_3D_Customs]

I actually don't have an issue printing tires in rubber resin up to a certain size 1:18 is as big as I go with drag radials/slicks

[DANGERUS]

I would be a +1 for alternative AMT Chevy van grills.  I bought a GMC van grill file off Cults that was not intended to be used for this purpose, and have been playing around printing it in different sizes and proportions trying to get it to work.  I would love to buy the proper file, or possibly several grills.

[Texas_3D_Customs]

Those look straight up like free candy vans all bit the third GMC

[Tabbysdaddy]

Mine is a conversion but I always wanted a free candy one.