3D body mods - Printable Version

3D body mods - Printable Version

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3D body mods - Kevan - 28th-Feb-24

Sometimes a part of a 3D body file is useful for a normal plastic bodyshell.

I have a Ninco Corvette C1 open top but need a roof for the next proxy I'd like this car to enter.

I deleted everything apart from the roof and hopefully it'll fit... it's currently draining on the printer.

It's the first thing I've resin printed for months...I don't miss the smell!!!

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RE: 3D body mods - AlexisGaitanis - 28th-Feb-24

Well if it doesnt fit you always design one from scratch,i remember i posted a tutorial for designing windshieds using blender

RE: 3D body mods - Kevan - 28th-Feb-24

You did and I remember but this one save a whole lot of time.

RE: 3D body mods - Kevan - 28th-Feb-24

Stage 2:

Remove from printer
Clean in bio ethanol in a ultrasonic bath
Remove supports
Cure resin in UV box for 3 or 4 minutes
Grind off excess and clean-up

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Stage 3 will be trimming the unwanted bits, make the glass and blend it into the contours of the Ninco body but it's looking more like it already.

RE: 3D body mods - woodingboys - 27th-Apr-24

Hi Kevan,

Dumb question. For my education, why use resin for this item?

RE: 3D body mods - Kevan - 27th-Apr-24

Main reason

much better quality finish

Secondary less important reason

much less likely to break in a crash compared to the front or rear of the bodyshell

I haven't fitted this yet because I'm now thinking it would be a shame to modify such a nice original car.

RE: 3D body mods - woodingboys - 27th-Apr-24

Thank you Kevan.
I also came across another of your posts explaining the pros and cons.

Off to spray some cars on my new turntable, courtesy of this fabulous forum :-)

RE: 3D body mods - bowley - 7th-Jun-24

Hi Kevan for long time ive had an idea to make an rs200 body shell of my own spec. I have no clue how to 3D print so would have to pay for a build.it is a scalextric shell but with some changes & to a biger size; more like scaleauto size plus larger ffont air intake wider arches NACA ducts at sides etc. It would be an RS200 evolution build & then also have custom chassis & if posss 3piece splitrim wheels. Would you be into doing this for a good price of course or know anybody who might

RE: 3D body mods - bowley - 7th-Jun-24

PS i love the photos of peoples builds

RE: 3D body mods - Kevan - 7th-Jun-24

No sorry, far too much time will be involved. Even changing an existing file takes time so I don't do commissions any more.

It may be easier to do the mods the old fashioned way with plastic and filler and file/grind/sanding.