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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2013 22:05:26 GMT -5
I started this in the introduction thread and I am carrying it over to the build thread... Basically, I am building an open wheel racer using 3D printing. It will be completed in the next few weeks for a trade show and am showing it for the first time here (I think you guys will appreciate it and I wanted to gauge reactions). I will repost the first two pics... Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2013 23:30:39 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2013 6:31:39 GMT -5
Closeup of the hood. Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2013 6:32:25 GMT -5
Exhaust... Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2013 6:42:22 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2013 6:42:55 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2013 6:47:42 GMT -5
Wheel/Tire Fit check Attachments:
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Post by racerbrown on May 30, 2013 6:38:33 GMT -5
man, this work is just incredible!  keep posting please! duane |
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2013 19:28:47 GMT -5
Checking Wheel attachment. PS. Thanks Duane! Attachments:
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Post by clm1545 on May 30, 2013 22:04:09 GMT -5
Wow, I thought this was a model. Full size is super impressive.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2013 22:19:33 GMT -5
Its a model alright... 40% scale :-)
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Post by zippernl on Jun 4, 2013 11:36:27 GMT -5
Is it me or aren't there any images? Or has it anything to do with the forum software update?
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Post by indy on Jun 4, 2013 12:17:45 GMT -5
Thumbnails aren't working but I can click on the images and they come up just fine.
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Post by zippernl on Jun 4, 2013 15:25:37 GMT -5
Thumbnails aren't working but I can click on the images and they come up just fine. Jordan Didn't try that, thanks. Man, that's huge! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2013 22:24:43 GMT -5
Here's the Body coming out of the machine.... She's coming along now... Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2013 22:38:55 GMT -5
Here are the Firestones' in various stages :-) Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2013 22:43:07 GMT -5
Time to expose what she is!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2013 22:56:31 GMT -5
Just a few of the parts that are being sent to the vacuum metalizer!!!! Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2013 22:57:33 GMT -5
Body and Cockpit are coming along... Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2013 23:18:20 GMT -5
So we started this about 5 weeks ago. The shiny parts all came back last week from the vacuum metalizers. We also sent out the frame and other parts to a Nickel Plater out east $$$$$, I put these guys all under the gun and they pulled thru big time!!! Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2013 23:20:08 GMT -5
The Frame, was the most expensive to nickel plate on top of the ABS plastic we built it in... This was sent from the Plater and she looks pretty good so far! Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2013 23:24:14 GMT -5
Officially all the parts are in our shop as of this morning... We have no choice but to finish assembly Wed 6-5-13... We have most of the fit up done, now its all in the details... I drew up a bunch of gauges and logos in Illustrator last night and they are being made into decals in MN and sent to me tomorrow morning!!! Nuthin like procrastination! Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2013 23:26:07 GMT -5
I'll update more pics tomorrow night if I have time... She should officially be done tomorrow.
Please let me know your thoughts. I am very excited about this build and we have kept it close to our vest until I started posting here.
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Post by racerbrown on Jun 5, 2013 7:03:18 GMT -5
hard to make a comment when i'm just so speechless!
simply amazing!
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Post by gwstexas on Jun 6, 2013 8:43:25 GMT -5
This is absolutely incredible. I can't wait to see the finished model.
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Post by Patrick on Jun 6, 2013 10:41:56 GMT -5
Holy Hop-Toads! This is one amazing project. Approximately how much will the finished "model" weigh?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2013 20:43:44 GMT -5
Oh Man yesterday was long... But she is finished... We spent most of the morning doing fit checks and repainting mistakes, adding decals and drilling and tapping holes. The videographer showed up around 3 pm and we captured the whole build up (I'll post this down the road). Anyway, you few diehards are literally the first outside my office to see this and it will be on display in Pittsburg for two days next week... then back to my office in Illinois.... Anyway, enjoy guys, I know you will like this model more than most car guys. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2013 20:45:29 GMT -5
I made a decision to make up my own name for the car, yet kept the build as real as possible... |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2013 20:47:08 GMT -5
Couple more pre-build pics... Dry Run Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2013 20:49:09 GMT -5
Final Build with and without the number |
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