[Kevan]

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!!!

   

   

[AlexisGaitanis]

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

[Kevan]

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

[Kevan]

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
  

   
   

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.

[woodingboys]

Hi Kevan,

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

[Kevan]

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.

[woodingboys]

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 :-)

[bowley]

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

[bowley]

PS i love the photos of peoples builds

[Kevan]

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.