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Post by Tom on Jun 4, 2022 9:14:13 GMT -5
That looks far better than the original white metal casting. Your diligent work has really paid off!
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Post by jager on Jun 4, 2022 9:31:41 GMT -5
After seeing the molds, these turned out better than I would have thought. Looking forward to seeing them prep'd and finished.
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Post by reeft1 on Jun 4, 2022 14:17:09 GMT -5
Thanks gents - not remotely close to JB's work, but for my purposes, better than the block of white metal i started with.
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Post by alex on Jun 5, 2022 18:57:25 GMT -5
Well Done.
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Post by reeft1 on Aug 1, 2022 14:28:49 GMT -5
Well, I can't say i'm happy with the outcome but they pass the 3 foot test if you squint. 1962 RAC (no pictures exist of the 1963 CoI car hence its in its 1963 Monte Carlo Rallye configuration but without door or bonnet plates)
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Post by Tom on Aug 1, 2022 14:34:07 GMT -5
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Post by Jean B. on Aug 2, 2022 4:23:46 GMT -5
Great work! I often wondered if it would work casting a complete body "at home", that means without centrifugal machines and so on... So you now have absolutely unique models, congratulations!
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Post by reeft1 on Aug 2, 2022 7:16:52 GMT -5
Thank you both
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Post by Tom on Aug 2, 2022 12:01:52 GMT -5
It looks far better than the lump of white metal you started out with.
My dream would be a high-tech approach- 3D scanning an existing model, modifying it digitally and 3D printing the result. That would be a way to make different versions of existing models or even scaling back a 1:18 or 1:24 to 1:43, upgrading old toys to include more detail or correcting inaccuracies. Trofeu 3D prints their models, so it's possible to make quality castings (if you can call them that).
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Post by reeft1 on Aug 3, 2022 8:23:39 GMT -5
It looks far better than the lump of white metal you started out with. My dream would be a high-tech approach- 3D scanning an existing model, modifying it digitally and 3D printing the result. That would be a way to make different versions of existing models or even scaling back a 1:18 or 1:24 to 1:43, upgrading old toys to include more detail or correcting inaccuracies. Trofeu 3D prints their models, so it's possible to make quality castings (if you can call them that). I know some home modellers building 3D models of 1/43 rally cars which nobody else has made - you can buy the patterns on line but I've always felt they are prohibitively expensive for a single build as they are more designed for people wanting to do a production run of models.
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Post by Tom on Aug 3, 2022 12:00:11 GMT -5
I know, and quite a few of these are incorrect too.
I'm arrogant enough to think that I can do better using my method. It's better to start with a basically correct model and upgrade a few parts. This is all academic though as I'm not even buying a used inkjet printer right now, let alone a 3D printer. The advantage is that when I eventually get around to it, technology will have progressed considerably.
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Post by alex on Aug 3, 2022 15:08:06 GMT -5
Good job!
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Post by oldirish33 on Aug 3, 2022 20:07:16 GMT -5
Very nice! I have wondered if at some point someone will sell patterns, or a license for multiple access to make 3d models at an affordable price point. I guess the hard part would be controlling duplication.
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Post by cmmf on Oct 5, 2022 7:28:29 GMT -5
Looks very good. I tried something like this many years ago, but gave up.
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