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Post by old23 on May 1, 2017 13:16:37 GMT -5
Well that comprehensively answers the original question, doesn't it? And that's an even closer shot of the team logo on the nose. Thanks Phil.
Stewart
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Post by datto on May 1, 2017 20:32:12 GMT -5
Well that comprehensively answers the original question, doesn't it? And that's an even closer shot of the team logo on the nose. Thanks Phil. Stewart Very true! I can finish the decal graphics now. If I keep them in vector format, I can try Indycals. No more home printing for me except for paper proofs. |
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Post by datto on May 4, 2017 20:36:48 GMT -5
I'll be making 2 versions of the stripe. One with just the green border, and one with gray for silver in case I chicken out. Still need the script on the nose.  |
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Post by Phil Kalbfell on May 5, 2017 4:41:37 GMT -5
If you are getting Indy Decals to print for you he can print the silver metallic on his Alps
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Post by datto on May 5, 2017 17:43:16 GMT -5
If you are getting Indy Decals to print for you he can print the silver metallic on his Alps Interesting. Do you know if it's a mirror like look or a silver paint look? |
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Post by Phil Kalbfell on May 5, 2017 17:58:01 GMT -5
It is reasonably shiny but goes duller when the clear coat is applied.
The Meatslic ribbons are too shiny but the silver is acceptable.
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Post by datto on May 9, 2017 17:46:28 GMT -5
It says on the Indycals website FAQ he does not do custom work. Has that changed?
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Post by datto on May 27, 2017 18:11:38 GMT -5
First go at chassis. Will need some tweaks.   |
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Post by old23 on May 27, 2017 19:48:51 GMT -5
That's pretty impressive progress, Marc. Is the 3D printed chassis your own design? Do you do all your printing in-house or shop it out?
Stewart
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Post by tomato007 on May 28, 2017 1:41:53 GMT -5
Hallo Marc,
Interesting concept. What is the background of this box in the front?
Best regards,
Thomas
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Post by datto on May 28, 2017 7:58:38 GMT -5
That's pretty impressive progress, Marc. Is the 3D printed chassis your own design? Do you do all your printing in-house or shop it out? Stewart Anything that needs to be surable,I send out to shapeways. This is their White Strong 7 Flexible material, it's a laser scintered nylon The box section on the front is an experiment, a kind of variation on a rattle pan. I'm going to try and lower the profile, so not as much of the driver is cut away. Thanks for looking, guys.  |
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Post by Andrew Rowland on May 28, 2017 12:59:04 GMT -5
Marc
Can I suggest that the link between the main chassis around the motor and the rear axle supports are too weak. There is a surprising amount of stress that goes through the pinion and the crown (as we found when building the Policar gearbox) and all of it manifests itself in that joint. Plus there is a risk that a good side swipe with a barrier will mean those flex sideways, temporarily making the gear mesh wrong. That can happen regularly around every lap and will soon affect the gear mesh permanently.
Just my opinion of course but if you look at brass versions they are thicker than what you've got there in SLS!
Best wishes
Andi
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Post by datto on May 28, 2017 14:09:47 GMT -5
Marc Can I suggest that the link between the main chassis around the motor and the rear axle supports are too weak. There is a surprising amount of stress that goes through the pinion and the crown (as we found when building the Policar gearbox) and all of it manifests itself in that joint. Plus there is a risk that a good side swipe with a barrier will mean those flex sideways, temporarily making the gear mesh wrong. That can happen regularly around every lap and will soon affect the gear mesh permanently. Just my opinion of course but if you look at brass versions they are thicker than what you've got there in SLS! Best wishes Andi Thanks, Andi! I was just working on shoring up that area when I saw your post. My previous chassis have 1mm spring steel running through that area, so yeah, this one is a bit bendy. That and the area just fore of the motor was subject to twisting.  Update: Beefed up the whole section aft of the motor-mount wall, added a brace aft of the bearing carriers, and added sone reinforcing rails either side along the length of the chassis.  |
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Post by glasshorse on Jun 10, 2017 15:24:09 GMT -5
Very very nice work! I've been following this thread closely having another M5A entered. Also a big fan of Immense Miniatures and so glad Bruce Mclaren was added to their offerings.
Val
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Post by jim on Jun 22, 2017 8:05:17 GMT -5
Excellent work Marc !
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