Capri-corn7 Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Hi all During last our last lockdown, which thankfully didn't last too long, I decided to purchase some 3D files. This is my first attempt at a mostly self made slotcar - one of my goals for my 3D printer. Body was printed on the smallest wall thickness. It lost a little detail but I plan to race this in our Aussie Touring Car class so not too bothered with how pretty it is. Decals have arrived from Pattos place so will add these when I get some time. Have gone for peel & stick as I find them excellent to work with and very hardy for door to door rubbing. Body, chassis, guide & driver 3D printed in PLA+ on a Creality Ender 5 Wheel inserts are Resin printed from Slotcar Innovations https://www.facebook.com/Slot-Car-Innovations-101977758704509 Interior & windows vac formed. (thanks to Munter for his help) Some pics of the journey Cheers 8 Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Ya gotta be happy with that 2 Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinno Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 That’s very good I like it. What about the colour, what did you use? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC66 Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 Mate, Tricky Dicky would love that. I know I do. I can see Greens Tuf next. Regards Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manimmal Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 Possibly the best home printed car i've seen so far. It just looks 'right'. 1 Quote My mum says I'm an excellent driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gunn Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 Now that looks brilliant , agree also one of the best bodies i,ve seen, cracking job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 Too good, and sidewinder to boot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool62 Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 Brilliant work. I am doing one at the moment as well. What chassis is that based on? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotmadmac Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 Saw this running last night. Supercool. Stance is spot on. Nice one, Pat. 2 Quote Podiums are for short people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri-corn7 Posted November 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Thanks guys. Really appreciate the feedback. Vinno the colour is Tamiya Brilliant Blue TS-44. And Mark yep have a can of TS-35 Park Green for the Greens Tuf build. The chassis is a mash up of one I found on Thingiverse with a pod I drew up blended in. We run this class non podded. Wheel base and track is very similar to the Scaley XB. 5 Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri-corn7 Posted November 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 Got some shed time this weekend so decals on. Took the quick & easy path with the peel & stick. I find these good for racing with a car that gets handled a lot. 6 Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotmadmac Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 Boom! Quote Podiums are for short people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 Great work, do you have any idea of how many hours you put into filling and sanding the body to get that quality of finish? Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri-corn7 Posted November 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 1 hour ago, kalbfellp said: Great work, do you have any idea of how many hours you put into filling and sanding the body to get that quality of finish? Thanks Phil. Yep 3D bodies do take a bit of effort to get presentable. This one wasn't so bad as it had many big flat areas. A little bit of sand /fill /sand was needed. I also used a filler + primer on this one which I think helped. Can't really say how many hours as it was creative / enjoyable time working with something you'd made. Sanding and fitting the window bucks took longer as I'd never done that before. Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinno Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 That’s a really nice job and great you have done it from scratch so to speak. That a bucket list car for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri-corn7 Posted November 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 Found this Youtube clip which is quite a laugh. Wish I'd painted the door cards beige now. 1 Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 Much more goodera Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri-corn7 Posted November 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 The XD had it's first hit out tonight and was pretty happy how she went. Came through unscathed with a win by a couple of laps. Was home track advantage though. Good to see something different than a Coupe / Hardtop 5 Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NimROD444 Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 Outstanding! From a great print to a spectacular finish, Beautiful Build Mate, Love it Cheers NimROD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevan Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 I've often thought about buying that file. Most FDM printers would have printed that vertically on it's back end. Quote Life is like a box of Slot cars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevan Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 On 11/22/2021 at 2:56 AM, Capri-corn7 said: Found this Youtube clip which is quite a laugh. Wish I'd painted the door cards beige now. Thankfully BBC showed a big chunk of these 8 hour races back in the 80's, it only lasted a few of years but wow what fantastic racing, definitely a highlight of my TV racing memories with 'racecam' being the new big thing. 1 Quote Life is like a box of Slot cars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri-corn7 Posted July 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 Tru-blu II has arrived. Made for a 'details challenged' mate for his birthday. Second one went a lot quicker as I printed the body on approx 30deg angle so the roof, boot & bonnet were smooth as. The filling effort was mostly around the lower side. Used up the leftover Patto's decals as they come with two sets. It just needs running gear now. 5 Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotmadmac Posted July 27, 2022 Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 (edited) Booooyah! That looks so good. The body and chassis I got from you goes great - esp for a non-podded chassis. Wish I had your finishing skills! My one is bogan as... Edited July 27, 2022 by slotmadmac 1 Quote Podiums are for short people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaynus Posted July 27, 2022 Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 11 hours ago, Capri-corn7 said: Tru-blu II has arrived. Made for a 'details challenged' mate for his birthday. Second one went a lot quicker as I printed the body on approx 30deg angle so the roof, boot & bonnet were smooth as. The filling effort was mostly around the lower side. Used up the leftover Patto's decals as they come with two sets. It just needs running gear now. Did you use a resin or a filament type printer? Did you also make the windows your self? Awesome work, well done, great finish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri-corn7 Posted July 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 8 hours ago, Shaynus said: Did you use a resin or a filament type printer? Did you also make the windows your self? Awesome work, well done, great finish Cheers Shaynus Was on an Ender 5 with E-Sun filament. And yeah I made a vac form box and carved the window bucks from balsa wood. 1 Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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