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Post by Andrew Rowland on Feb 6, 2019 2:48:57 GMT -5
Well Matt, 3d printing is always an option. I could easily have spent less time making the whole body as a 3d print but this is about scratchbuilding so I chose to scratch most of the body.... Andi
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Post by tomato007 on Feb 6, 2019 8:08:59 GMT -5
Andi, good point. But where does scratchbuilding start and where does it end? Personally I prefer to build something with my hands as well but like with the printing of decals or with the building of chassis there are new methods available nowadays. These 3DP techniques open up new windows of opportunities. The next step with good scanners will allow to transfer models from one scale to the other scale. Best regards Thomas
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Post by EM on Feb 6, 2019 10:30:51 GMT -5
Thomas, I quite agree. I consider myself to be a scratch builder although not to the standards of others posting here.
I have cheerfully embraced advances in tools and technology that have become available since the days when “scratch building” pretty much meant hollowed out balsa bodies.
The next step for me was making molds with liquid latex and cheesecloth for laminated fiberglass bodies. The latex plus cheesecloth method has long since been supplanted by RTV silicone rubber and fiberglass laminates have, in most cases lost out to resin casting. Today’s flexible resins have replaced the heavy, rigid and easily breakable old materials.
I am not ashamed of taking advantage of a wide variety of chassis components available as laser cut parts. I have looked into using the technology myself but unfortunately, a local “maker space” that offered access to this equipment has closed.
We (scratch builders) are small community in a larger hobby. Looking for, admiring and learning from efforts of others in the group is the most enjoyable part of my daily “first thing in the morning with the first cup of coffee” computer session.
EM
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Post by Andrew Rowland on Mar 10, 2019 2:10:58 GMT -5
Deadline is too close and i've run out of silver..... Andi
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Post by David Mitcham on Mar 10, 2019 3:38:12 GMT -5
Hi Andi
The paintwork looks very good as as it is to me! How did you make the louvres for the front panels and the grille too? They look so fine and precise.
Best Regards
David
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Post by Andrew Rowland on Mar 10, 2019 3:57:18 GMT -5
Thanks David The grilles are formed from small scale brass etch fencing from 4d modelshop. They have then been cut, bent and glued to make the forms I needed. Cheers Andi
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Post by Aurora on Mar 10, 2019 10:09:50 GMT -5
Very nice Andi, an effective solution with such a precise and clean installation of those panels. This is such a fantastic car, like something from the pages of a Jules Verne fantasy.
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Post by Andrew Rowland on Mar 25, 2019 22:20:37 GMT -5
So the car is done Thanks for everyone's interest along the way, it has helped me get through it. Looking forward to the racing. Not imagining the Miller is going to go very well but hope it is mid pack to give me some excitement along the way.... Good luck to all competitors! Andi
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