Capri-corn7 106 Report post Posted August 13, 2020 Assembled my printer during Lockdown and have printed a few track scenery items and spectators. This is my first attempt at a car body. A little Hillman Imp. Printed in PLA with full supports. Quite pleased how it came out. Bonnet had the most noticeable 'steps' so a little sanding and Tamiya putty - we are getting closer. A very basic inline chassis file came with the Imp. It works OK so I'll print some supports and roll with it. May need to tweak the wheelbase but getting there... 4 Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeGas 66 Report post Posted August 13, 2020 Mate, awesome. Tamiya putty applied with finger works for me, you can push into the grooves and finger smooth, sand underwater with 400grit, repeat. Final it off with 1200 grit, then a thin coat of resin on the inside for strength, some like to use bog roll and supaglue. This one looks like it needs a chop top to give it some street cred. 2 Quote Cheers Grant ....................................................... Home Track..........Corvette C1 Build..........McLaren M1A Build..........Maserati 300S Build..........Allard J2 Build..........50's Diner..........Iso Griffo A3C 3D Printed Adjustable Chassis..........3D Print Projects If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotmadmac 131 Report post Posted August 23, 2020 Just seen this Pat. Good skills mate. Quote Podiums are for short people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevan 9 Report post Posted August 23, 2020 Try printing with the car at 45° with the front end upwards, the layer lines will be far less obvious. I printed a Studebaker flat and one at an angle, the angled one looks pretty good with no sanding/filling...not smooth obviously but definitely much better. Is this for race or rally? I love Imps, there's some awesome lookers in Super Saloons from the decades gone by. Quote Print It, Build It, Race It, Improve It, Repeat... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevan 9 Report post Posted August 23, 2020 There's some special Saloon Imps here -> - Special Imps - Quote Print It, Build It, Race It, Improve It, Repeat... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazza 88 Report post Posted August 26, 2020 Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capri-corn7 106 Report post Posted August 27, 2020 Interesting article Gazza. Cant wait for next week's installment Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazza 88 Report post Posted August 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Capri-corn7 said: Interesting article Gazza. Cant wait for next week's installment No need to wait, all ready for your viewing pleasure. Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capri-corn7 106 Report post Posted August 31, 2020 Great read - Thanks Gazza!! Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capri-corn7 106 Report post Posted September 8, 2020 You inspired me Gazza. Printed some mildly offset body mounts and got them CA'ed in. Will add a lick of JB Weld to hold em in... Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeGas 66 Report post Posted September 8, 2020 I tried printing body post but they kept delaminating on me, ended up making a mold and casting resin ones then drilling a screw hole, similar to what you have done with the base. Are yours holding up OK? Quote Cheers Grant ....................................................... Home Track..........Corvette C1 Build..........McLaren M1A Build..........Maserati 300S Build..........Allard J2 Build..........50's Diner..........Iso Griffo A3C 3D Printed Adjustable Chassis..........3D Print Projects If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capri-corn7 106 Report post Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) . Edited September 9, 2020 by Capri-corn7 double post Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capri-corn7 106 Report post Posted September 8, 2020 These are my first so will keep you posted. Didn't plan to race this one but I do see some brave sole ran one in 1970 ATCChttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970_Australian_Touring_Car_Championship Maybe I can take on all the XB Falcons in our club's ATCC class. Imagine the results would be quite realistic Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
