kenlwest Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 To all, Using the Ebbro kit as a basis, I redesigned all of the parts so that they are 3d print friendly, and scaled them up to 1/8. Here are the parts that comprise the engine, transaxle and rear suspension. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlwest Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 Sneak preview of body and front nose - note the size comparison to the 1/25 Ford in the background. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Well. This is certainly interesting - did you print the parts or have the files printed for you ? ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Excellent. Great to see motivated and skilled people like you showing more of what's possible with this tech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlwest Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 9 hours ago, absmiami said: Well. This is certainly interesting - did you print the parts or have the files printed for you ? ?? Actually, I have my own printers. The larger parts are fdm and smaller detailed parts are made with dlp printers. I started assembling and painting the engine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Great subject, awesome size! Looking forward to seeing this come together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlwest Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 I made some progress on the rear suspension. The assembly went together as expected. I am the world's worst painter, as my eyes are not what they used to be, but I am happy with the project so far. One of the benefits of large scale, is that mistakes are less noticeable when viewing from a distance. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Very cool project. It's going to be an impressive model. Watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlwest Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 I just finished the front suspension. I placed both front and rear suspension assemblies loosely in position. Next up, the body and cockpit. Thanks for looking! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlwest Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 I have been working on the intake and funnels. The intake is designed to be removed for viewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlwest Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 The tires were fdm printed, gray filament, but the darker inserts were resin printed. The reason for this is because filament printing does not provide the resolution required for the Firestone letters and logo. 20220811_121728_99.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 The sidewall printing does look very clean. Good, crisp detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlwest Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 One more coat of primer, then wet sand and paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlwest Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 By the way, in the background, you can see the stackable shelves I designed and printed. LED lighting is integrated into the pillars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlwest Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 The tires and wheels are almost there. I will be painting the treads flat black to render a driven look, and tone down the treads a bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlwest Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 I couldn't resist placing the wheels onto the rear suspension assembly just to get a feel for the scale. So far so good. Stay tuned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlwest Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 Ditto for the front... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 This model looks fabulous. 3D printing is certainly revolutionising scale modelling in all its genres as you don't have to compromise on any detail. A mainstream kit manufacturer however, might have to make compromises due to their production processes. Those looking for a plastic kit in though in 1/8th scale of a Lotus 72 brings to mind that someone (Entex maybe) made one some years ago, but i could be mistaken. Pocher has announced a new kit for release this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlwest Posted August 17, 2022 Author Share Posted August 17, 2022 Wet sanded the body and other color parts. Ready to paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 (edited) That's looking great! I am just amazed at this project. This is some seriously good model building. I'm digging the lighted display shelf, too. Nicely done. Edited August 19, 2022 by Bainford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlwest Posted August 21, 2022 Author Share Posted August 21, 2022 The color parts are painted. Some bleed through issues. This will be wet sanded to smooth out a few sags, and to provide a flat surface for the gold stripe that paints over the white/red interface. Since I am using rustoleum paint, the total process can take a week to get satisfactory results I can live with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Very impressive project, everything looks very good. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Yoder Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) Wow, nicely done! I will be watching Later, Lee Edited August 23, 2022 by Lee Yoder Grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlwest Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 I over-sanded the red and white, so some touch up is in order. Just more proof that i need more experience to get to the paint quality level of many modelers in this forum. But I did apply gold on the nose and the side stripe. I built this mockup to see how everything lines up. I am happy with the results so far. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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