2014 Conway 1:64 scale - 3D printed

[IndyCarModels]

Here's something brand new and could be the future for us.
This car I found on Shapeway and is a 3D product.
I removed the driver figure and removed the side fins and the rear bumpers,
I then used a greenlight chassis and had to do a lot of grinding to make it fit.
I added seat belts, sanded the tires, added decals to the inside of the tires plus all of the other
things I normally do.
Car turned out okay but I was concerned with the rough surface of the car. I sanded somewhat but
still didn't get a smooth surface. Paint helped but the finish isn't as good as it should be.

On my next car, I think I will removed the front and back wings from the 3D car and add them
to a greenlight car.

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[indy]

Very cool. Interesting that it is a 3d printed body. Do you remember the material choice with which you had it printed? I agree that it being a wing donor on the Greenlight body is probably going to give the best possible result, the Greenlight body is really good in all scales.

Jordan

[sam198]

Really cool, I think 3d printing will be a big help for the hobby. Is that material as hard to sand as I've heard?

Scott

[racingforever]

Now if only Greenlight could learn to get into 3d printing as well to correct their molds. That would be sweet as I suspect that Greenlight will probably disappoint us again with the 1:18 future Indycar releases

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Mar 24, 2015 20:38:45 GMT -5 indy said:

Very cool. Interesting that it is a 3d printed body. Do you remember the material choice with which you had it printed? I agree that it being a wing donor on the Greenlight body is probably going to give the best possible result, the Greenlight body is really good in all scales.

Jordan

I ordered a white one, as I thought it would be easier to paint.
I could have chosen different color but I thought the white was best.

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Mar 24, 2015 21:11:37 GMT -5 sam198 said:

Really cool, I think 3d printing will be a big help for the hobby. Is that material as hard to sand as I've heard?

Scott

Yes it is extremely hard to sand.

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Nice work on your part - clearly there is nothing you won't attempt. I agree with Jordan though - all this casting really has to offer is donor wings for a Greenlight. The body casting isn't smooth, and as you said, doesn't sand well to make it smooth. The shape isn't as accurate - to my eye, the airbox is too short, and should extend to the rear edges of the fenders. You had to do a lot of work to make the Greenlight chassis fit, whereas the Greenlight body fits the Greenlight chassis perfectly, right out of the box. It costs $20, while Greenlights can be found for $5 with a little looking. And to top it off, one would have to buy a Greenlight anyway to supply the wheels and tires, if not the chassis as well. Why not just use the Greenlight body you've already got, and save yourself a ton of work? To be clear, I'm not slamming your work - I think you did a great job with what you had, and I salute you for making the attempt. Thank you for making the effort, and for sharing your experience.
IMO, the producer should redirect their efforts to making roadcourse wings with indentations on their undersides that would simply fit over the Greenlight wings with their end fences cut off. This would make for a quick and easy conversion, with no fiddling to make sure they are even and parallel to the ground. The time saved could then be used to make them smooth, and of a more accurate thickness. After all, the easier they make it, the more they would sell. If such a product were available, I'd but 20 of them right off the bat. If they were to develop the 2015 Chevy and Honda versions, I'd buy them as well.
Again, a big Thank You for trying the product, and for sharing your experience with it.

[IndyCarModels]

Thanks for the comments. I like having honest remarks as that is the only way I can improve.

I totally agree with you about using the greenlight bodies in the future. I was surprised when I saw it on the computer. The
body was actually made for a slot car but I wanted to give it a try.

I have five more bodies coming and will see what I can do with them.

After I receive these, I will contact the designer and make your suggestions to him.

Thanks for the comments. Will keep you posted.

[indycals]

There is a company that outputs much finer and smoother than shapeways, but they are really expensive compared to Shapeways. I uploaded some test files and prices were 6-10 times that of Shapeways... and that was with no finishing options.