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Post by pntmachine on May 3, 2014 16:35:51 GMT -5
Been working on a new project. Built the rear engine cowling. Close to finishing the front spoiler set up and radiator. Got the radiator lines ran. Still have some work to do on the front assembly. Don't like to call this a wip cause' I am so slow!!    The rear wing is a Indycals 3D McLaren. I am going to have to cut it up a little and make it a dual element with Larger end plates. Kevin |
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Post by clm1545 on May 3, 2014 18:03:45 GMT -5
Nice work on a truly weird car. The tub is basically a 70 Eagle, and if anyone has one of these bodies, I would be very interested in a buy or trade.
Craig
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Post by smbrm on May 3, 2014 21:11:29 GMT -5
Yes, this quite cool, a scratch build or the beginning of a future kit?
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Post by Calvin on May 4, 2014 0:54:36 GMT -5
Yes, this quite cool, a scratch build or the beginning of a future kit? No its an old Bill J. body. |
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Post by Calvin on May 4, 2014 0:55:36 GMT -5
BTW you have some neat projects going on lately.....
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Post by pntmachine on May 4, 2014 14:16:56 GMT -5
Thanks Guys, Well my first try at trying to cut the 3d printed wing was a learning experience. It is very brittle and as I tried to cut it slowly with an xacto blade the first one almost cracked away. I got better as it went and with the third I started using the back of the blade which worked better. I am going to have to fill and shape as I don't want to loose any more width.   Kevin |
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Post by indy on May 5, 2014 9:12:34 GMT -5
Great work, Kevin. It is one of those odd machines that makes it so interesting.
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences with the 3d printed materials, that will be helpful to many as the technology comes into the hobby more and more.
Jordan
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Post by pntmachine on May 5, 2014 20:55:42 GMT -5
Well I finished the wing and learned as I went. Had it done once and dropped it showing it to the wife which broke both end plates. I made new ones out of styrene and seemed to work out ok. I removed the bottom of the center dividers. I hope its close enough to pass.   Kevin |
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Post by Calvin on May 6, 2014 8:34:20 GMT -5
Fantastic stuff!
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Post by clm1545 on May 6, 2014 8:47:03 GMT -5
That is just super work.
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Post by mjjracer on May 6, 2014 13:32:38 GMT -5
As I posted on the other site, what a butt ugly, but wonderful car. Swede seems as popular today as he was back then.
MJ
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Post by pntmachine on May 18, 2014 17:20:49 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on May 18, 2014 23:11:28 GMT -5
The hight is slightly high and that diameter of the rod is one size too big .....I hate to say it, but I'd redo it or it will bother you forever if you dont.....But if it wasn't too big what you have really looks good.
Just giving you my honest opinion to help you get the best result.
Like I've said before, honest opinions don't hurt our feelings, inaccurate models do!
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Post by pntmachine on May 18, 2014 23:42:15 GMT -5
I feel the roll bar is the correct size, the down tube and hardware are one size too big. If you look at some pics he runs a fairly large diameter roll bar. I have not set the height yet but it will be lower. I have some smaller hardware coming from RB Motion and will try again. Thanks for your honesty.   Kevin |
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Post by Calvin on May 19, 2014 0:01:08 GMT -5
Yeah the down tube is one size too big (That's what I meant to say) The hoop its self is right.
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Post by kip on May 19, 2014 7:26:49 GMT -5
Wow, Kevin. that looks like a real bolt. Unbelievable. How did you do that? Don't have any idea about the right size tubing or hardware, but the workmanship is fantastic!!
kip
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2014 20:57:27 GMT -5
I have this body. Bought off EBAY years ago. It is just the main body windscreen and outer wheel halves. What kit did you usr for the engine and suspension?
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