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Post by indycals on May 28, 2015 13:30:23 GMT -5
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Post by jamesharvey on May 28, 2015 14:12:40 GMT -5
Can't wait to get this!!! I got to see it at the IMS show on Saturday. My son, Chris, who is an architect, and Michael had an interesting discussion about 3D printers. This is in another world. Here I sit with cardboard and wood. Good on you, Michael. For the 100th. We should all be there.
Jim
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Post by indy on May 28, 2015 14:13:00 GMT -5
I was just thinking about this car the other day, awesome to see you making this happen!
Jordan
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Post by harveythedog2 on May 28, 2015 14:29:48 GMT -5
I saw the frame at the show and it's fantastic. Sorry I missed you there Jim. Next year I think I will sit at Michael's table all day so I don't miss anyone!
Stu
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Post by Calvin on May 28, 2015 16:12:18 GMT -5
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Post by 2lapsdown on May 28, 2015 17:40:12 GMT -5
This changes everything
John
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Post by racerbrown on May 29, 2015 6:03:54 GMT -5
i've been hoping to see a model of this car for years and now this… this is more than you could hope for. duane  |
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Post by raceparke on May 30, 2015 10:29:30 GMT -5
I'll definitely get this! And I'm looking forward to the color debate.  |
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Post by macsparty on May 30, 2015 10:32:29 GMT -5
I got a look at this at the show, too, and guys, it is gorgeous. The engine is phenomenal. Who would have ever thought we could have a Wasp with an engine! Truly one of a kind. I tried to give Michael my money on the spot and he wouldn't take it. |
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Post by indycals on Jun 13, 2015 0:33:20 GMT -5
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Post by indycals on Jun 13, 2015 0:34:30 GMT -5
As part of the development process I am printing two of everything - one for master creation and the second that is being assembled as a full 3d printed model.... with styrene and aluminum tubing where needed. Not that the aluminum tube going through the gearbox is NOT the axle it is a secondary support that was on the real car.
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Post by SteveK51 on Jun 13, 2015 0:55:25 GMT -5
That looks rad! My immediate thought is to 1:18 print the body and make the replicarz model accurate |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 13, 2015 1:54:53 GMT -5
This is like the Model Factory Hiro of Indycars right here!
Duane's going to pee his pants when he sees this at 6am his time......
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Post by racerbrown on Jun 13, 2015 7:04:10 GMT -5
This is like the Model Factory Hiro of Indycars right here! Duane's going to pee his pants when he sees this at 6am his time...... at my age it happens all the time anyway, so now i've got an excuse. seriously though, this is just amazing. can't wait to have one. duane |
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Post by clm1545 on Jun 13, 2015 8:57:49 GMT -5
No matter what your favorite era is, this is going to be a must for any Indy model fan.
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jun 13, 2015 15:01:28 GMT -5
No matter what your favorite era is, this is going to be a must for any Indy model fan. Absolutely!! John |
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Post by clm1545 on Jun 13, 2015 15:41:39 GMT -5
So, are you going to follow this up with the Mulford Lozier so that we can be sure to build the 1911 winner? Controversy is nothing new at Indy.  |
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Post by indycals on Jun 13, 2015 17:23:43 GMT -5
The only race they got wrong was 1966 |
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Post by indydog on Jun 14, 2015 2:21:47 GMT -5
A great choice and a wonderful looking kit, but I'll wait until I see the price before committing to getting one.
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Post by pbh51 on Jun 14, 2015 3:55:45 GMT -5
i've been hoping to see a model of this car for years and now this… this is more than you could hope for. duane Several years ago, I suggested that this car would be a good subject for a resin caster. This idea was met with a combination of derision, condescention and indifference. About two years ago I asserted that 3D printing would soon become the preferred manufacturing method for models of all sorts and that this would inevitably lead to more variety and affordability. I got a lot of pushback on this, mostly to the effect that the process is too expensive, too time consuming, too crude, etc. So, now we are about to have a 3D Wasp. Call me Cassandra. I will certainly attempt to purchase one of these as I have been waiting a long time for it. pbh |
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Post by feelgood on Jun 14, 2015 8:34:48 GMT -5
Brilliant!!!  |
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Post by alterrenner on Jun 14, 2015 19:57:31 GMT -5
Tell me, pbh51, do you have any idea of what this Wednesdays' PowerBall numbers will be?
--Frank
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Post by macsparty on Jun 15, 2015 9:09:35 GMT -5
This is looking better and better all the time. You've got a real winner there.
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Post by indy on Jun 15, 2015 9:26:03 GMT -5
Easy boys.... there is space for all kinds in the hobby.
Michael, this is very nice. Are you printing FUD or FXD?
Jordan
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Post by Calvin on Jun 15, 2015 9:47:09 GMT -5
Is that the latest FX TV Channel? FX FXX FXM FXD? (This is a joke that Michael is amused by ) |
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Post by mjjracer on Jun 15, 2015 13:30:27 GMT -5
No matter what your favorite era is, this is going to be a must for any Indy model fan. Absolutely! I risk being shot for saying this, but pre-1960ish cars aren't usually my thing. But this is The One that started it all. Looking amazing Mike. I think this 3D thing may just catch on... MJ |
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Post by mjjracer on Jun 15, 2015 13:32:55 GMT -5
The only race they got wrong was 1966 Agreed! And, of course if you are a Mario fan, 1981. MJ |
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Post by indycals on Jun 15, 2015 13:54:14 GMT -5
Easy boys.... there is space for all kinds in the hobby. Michael, this is very nice. Are you printing FUD or FXD? Jordan So far only FUD - FXD wasn't an option when I printed the engine, and I didn't feel it was necessary for the body. I will probably use FXD for the wheels as they have some pretty intricate detail that will be hard to clean up for casting as well as some of the other finer parts that I still have to design (we are already molding some parts and I'm not even finished drawing this thing up yet, LOL). |
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Post by indycals on Jun 17, 2015 14:59:10 GMT -5
I was at the hobby shop today so I did some looking into paint color. Could not find anything in a can that is correct. Tamiya Camel yellow is the 'closest' but not quite right. I found bottles of Mr Color by Mr. Hobby (Gunze) - 109 Character Yellow (which is actually more like McLaren orange) and 329 Yellow, which when mixed together in equal amounts gives you Wasp yellow. Both colors are 'close' - one being bit too yellow, the other a bit too orange. If you don't want to mix colors I'd go with the 329. These paints are solvent/lacquer based.
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jun 17, 2015 15:43:00 GMT -5
Oh Geez, this means I'll have to take a chance with the air brush. Or go with Camel yellow, I don't know of anyone that will see my build that was at the race in 1911.
John
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