And in the correct color as well.
GTPlanet Scale model thread
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- Gremlin100
Hi, nothing as yet, he is experimenting with a scanning tool he has which I assume translates data into something he can print.
Kinda curious about it myself
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- Automotive_Buff
Hi, nothing as yet, he is experimenting with a scanning tool he has which I assume translates data into something he can print.
Kinda curious about it myself
Ooh that's great!! Yes that's correct, the tool let's you scan the model from all angles. Using a specialised program, it translates the images and positions of said images to yield a 3D model which can then be saved as any workable file.
Do you know what kind of printer he has? Resin or FDM?
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That is awesome. I am eagerly waiting for a 1/18 scale, hopefully in that color, too.
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I honestly don't know! The material he uses is on a drum and goes on to a heated plate via a nozzle. I'm aware I sound stupid but it's not something I have much knowledge about other than he can make some brilliant cookie cutters and other little handy things I didnt know I needed.
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- Automotive_Buff
That would be an FDM printer = fused deposition modeling.
They're very accessible and versatile. FDM printers come with 0.4mm nozzles as standard and can print with layer heights (resolution) as low as 0.06mm maybe even 0.04mm if they have a very steady Z-axis.
Part layer lines disappear to the naked eye below 0.05mm layer heights. However the lower the layer height, the longer the print time. This also depends on the model size.
To give you a practical example instead of just throwing numbers at you:
Sherman printed at 0.06mm resolution:
Sherman printed at 0.2mm resolution:
Both models were printed with a 0.4mm nozzle. I experimented with layer heights to find the limits of my printer.
The limit was 0.05mm layer heights. 0.04mm was not sustainable, but I have yet to experiment with simpler models to find the true limit of the z-axis. At anything lower than 0.06mm you get diminishing returns at this size.
Both tank models are 1/100 scale, so I would need to use a smaller nozzle, 0.3mm or 0.2mm to get the details I need.
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That would be an FDM printer = fused deposition modeling.
They're very accessible and versatile. FDM printers come with 0.4mm nozzles as standard and can print with layer heights (resolution) as low as 0.06mm maybe even 0.04mm if they have a very steady Z-axis.
Part layer lines disappear to the naked eye below 0.05mm layer heights. However the lower the layer height, the longer the print time. This also depends on the model size.
To give you a practical example instead of just throwing numbers at you:
Sherman printed at 0.06mm resolution:
Sherman printed at 0.2mm resolution:
Both models were printed with a 0.4mm nozzle. I experimented with layer heights to find the limits of my printer.
The limit was 0.05mm layer heights. 0.04mm was not sustainable, but I have yet to experiment with simpler models to find the true limit of the z-axis. At anything lower than 0.06mm you get diminishing returns at this size.
Both tank models are 1/100 scale, so I would need to use a smaller nozzle, 0.3mm or 0.2mm to get the details I need.
Nice info, thank you!
I think he is still experimenting for the perfect finish. The end products he makes are very nice and after a light sanding both the finish and sturdiness are impressive.
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Took some outside pics before it started raining earlier:
Otto BMW E39 M5
BBR Ferrari F12 TDF
AUTOart Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
Otto BMW E39 M5
BBR Ferrari F12 TDF
AUTOart Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
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Birthday present (65th). Car picture is from publicity, have not been able to put model up yet because of impending house (and country) move.
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I'm super excited for this little fellow. It's really hard to find anything bigger than 1:24, specially for a truck which usually start at 1:27 or smaller. This baby is 1:20! I'm still waiting on more paint to start the project. I'll update on the progress!
EDIT: I got more paint in the mail today. The panel gap paint and the amber for the turning signals. Also some thinner. Still waiting on the metallic blue paint for the body and like a dozen more colors for engine parts, shocks, brakes and interior parts.
EDIT: I got more paint in the mail today. The panel gap paint and the amber for the turning signals. Also some thinner. Still waiting on the metallic blue paint for the body and like a dozen more colors for engine parts, shocks, brakes and interior parts.
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- Roush_fan_99
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Uh oh, I kind of wish I didn't stumble on this thread. I laser engraved some 12"x12" mirror tiles over 10 years ago and my intention was to use them in a display tower for my cars. I'm starting to wonder if I should look back into the project.
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Go for it 👍
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Got these two the other day:
AUTOart Porsche 911 Carrera RS and Minichamps BMW 3.0 CSL
AUTOart Porsche 911 Carrera RS and Minichamps BMW 3.0 CSL
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- tao_ren
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Just got this beauty
and this beast
and this beast
MedigoFlame
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Found another model shop in Massachusetts that I had to visit. They had a bunch of Porsche 1/43 models that they bought off of someone's collection. But also a mix of several different diecast brands. These are what I ended up grabbing.
The store itself had quite the variety, but I'll let these pics show what they had. I was rather tempted by the 1/18 AutoArt CTS-V race car too.
The store itself had quite the variety, but I'll let these pics show what they had. I was rather tempted by the 1/18 AutoArt CTS-V race car too.
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That would be an FDM printer = fused deposition modeling.
They're very accessible and versatile. FDM printers come with 0.4mm nozzles as standard and can print with layer heights (resolution) as low as 0.06mm maybe even 0.04mm if they have a very steady Z-axis.
Part layer lines disappear to the naked eye below 0.05mm layer heights. However the lower the layer height, the longer the print time. This also depends on the model size.
To give you a practical example instead of just throwing numbers at you:
Sherman printed at 0.06mm resolution:
Sherman printed at 0.2mm resolution:
Both models were printed with a 0.4mm nozzle. I experimented with layer heights to find the limits of my printer.
The limit was 0.05mm layer heights. 0.04mm was not sustainable, but I have yet to experiment with simpler models to find the true limit of the z-axis. At anything lower than 0.06mm you get diminishing returns at this size.
Both tank models are 1/100 scale, so I would need to use a smaller nozzle, 0.3mm or 0.2mm to get the details I need.
They come out quite detailed even at that nozzle size. Them tanks are quite cute.
Nice. Can I ask how much you found it for? I have 3 older Art Cars and haven't noticed how much their prices have appreciated.
Just got this beauty
I had a photo once where it was partly cropped from the surface like this. I like this so much more though. 👍
Model car shops, even though I will 99% of the time never buy anything, are like a goldmine of joy. Years of model car history is always found in these kinds of older shops, and I don't know why it always puts a smile on my face being able to see that in one place.
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They really are, just wish the barrels printed correctly. I can't seem to keep them level no matter how many support structures I add. Either the supports snap mid print, or the barrel cools too quickly and warps upwards.
I also printed a 1/56 scale Tiger H1 Afrika shortly after the Shermans. I printed it at 0.08mm resolution to cut down on print time (still took three days for all the parts). I kinda like, but it's not something viable. I can't hollow the model out to cut down on filament usage, and even if I could, my laptop can't handle that so I'll have to wait until I can build a desktop again (which will be a long wait :/ )
The barrel printed but a quarter of the way through the top half stopped printing. My print head was oozing filament a millimeter above the designated print area. It's an issue with the file that has some sort of artifact floating in free space.
Barrel issue up close:
Tiger H1 Afrika 1/56 FDM printerTurret and hull details came out decent. Print lines not too visible (exaggerated due to the flash)
Tiger H1 Afrika 1/56 FDM printer
Tiger H1 Afrika 1/56 FDM printerThe turret does have some vertical ridges due to the layers cooling too fast, but it's honestly passable. I can use it as a template to make zimmerit from scratch:
Tiger H1 Afrika 1/56 FDM printerFor reference, this is zimmerit:
Tiger H1 Afrika 1/56 FDM printer
Some more hull details:
Tiger H1 Afrika 1/56 FDM printer
Tiger H1 Afrika 1/56 FDM printerI'll drill out the exhausts when I prep the model for painting (eventually)
As it sits, the tank is too low, like a lowrider
Tiger H1 Afrika 1/56 FDM printer The hull has track wells on either side so they can fit properly. The tracks themselves have the ridge that fits perfectly. For now, I'm keeping everything loose.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tiger H1 Afrika 1/56 FDM printer
Tiger H1 Afrika 1/56 FDM printer
Tiger H1 Afrika 1/56 FDM printer by Automotive Buff, on FlickrAll in all not too bad. Some light sanding and priming to fill in the print lines, as well as some detail refinement, and this model would be cool to have for something like tabletop war gaming (which is the entire reason I started this in the first place, just to have something if I ever do pick up war gaming)
The muzzle issue can be fixed by making this model a transport variant and having a cover to keep the muzzle break safe. Also the top half of the barrel will need to fixed with putty.
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The car too good for Supercars.
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Another new one : SVJ Roadster LookSmart
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my latest purchases. made some very good deals.. every model under 100€.
1:18 AUTOart Lamborghini Huracán GT3 (cost me 90€)
1:18 TSM McLaren MP4-12C GT3 (cost me only 75€)
1:18 AUTOart Mercedes-AMG C-Class DTM V8 2007 #1 (paid 90€)
The TSM model is Resin and the AUTOart models composite. tbh I always liked the AUTOart composite models more than resin models
1:18 AUTOart Lamborghini Huracán GT3 (cost me 90€)
1:18 TSM McLaren MP4-12C GT3 (cost me only 75€)
1:18 AUTOart Mercedes-AMG C-Class DTM V8 2007 #1 (paid 90€)
The TSM model is Resin and the AUTOart models composite. tbh I always liked the AUTOart composite models more than resin models
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Just ordered a 1/18 scale 992 GT3 in Shark Blue.
Maybe someone here knows better about how manufacturing works in the model car world, but this model looks like a Spark model, it's got the price tag of a Spark model, the box and numbered base are identical to Spark models.... but it's a Minichamps branded model. I find it odd, but like the Spark models, there is no Minichamps branding on the box either. Unlike the Sparks, the wheel size is way better looking on this one.
Suppose there is a manufactuer out there making models for various brands?
Maybe someone here knows better about how manufacturing works in the model car world, but this model looks like a Spark model, it's got the price tag of a Spark model, the box and numbered base are identical to Spark models.... but it's a Minichamps branded model. I find it odd, but like the Spark models, there is no Minichamps branding on the box either. Unlike the Sparks, the wheel size is way better looking on this one.
Suppose there is a manufactuer out there making models for various brands?
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It's when the models are made for Porsche official "driver sélection" that's the official Porsche box & packaging, and price.
But at this Price the fact it's a minichamps is quite disapointing to say the least. Finish is really not good enough. It looks like a €100 minichamps regular release.
But at this Price the fact it's a minichamps is quite disapointing to say the least. Finish is really not good enough. It looks like a €100 minichamps regular release.
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