black2002ls Model Car Thread

[black2002ls]

Well, it is 2020. Almost time for a new show season. The 3 big shows I have planned for this year is the MCMA Showdown in March, Nationals in kansas City in June, and the show in Houston in July. That means it is time to freshen up the rotation. I sold my Wrangler Monte Carlo yesterday for $100, so I need to replace that with something. I have a few that I can take to the Showdown, all of them can go to Kansas City, and Houston will require an entirely new line up.

To start, a 1/32 scale Camaro with some pri ted parts and finishing up the '41 Chevy truck. Both have been painted with acrylic paint, which has surprised me so far. All they need is clear.

Horndby 1/32 Camaro. 3D printed recaros and it will get printed wheels/tires as well.





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[shumpertdavid]

Awesome

[black2002ls]

Officially started selling!

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[black2002ls]

Should be shipping my first orders Saturday! Wheel sleeves will be here Friday. My test pieces should be in the hands of some instagrammers Thursday with reviews shortly after. Hopefully, my posts on IG and Facebook combined with the reviews will kick up some orders.

My take on this, if I cover the cost of the aluminum sleeves, design cost, and time to print, I'll be happy. If I sell enough to cover the cost of the printer and resin, I'll consider it a success. If I create a somewhat steady revenue stream for my hobby and still have time to build, I will mark one in the win column!

Expenses so far:

Printer: $270
Resin: $48 (1L)
Wheel sleeves: $59
Design cost for 4 wheel designs: $63

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[black2002ls]

That Lincoln is tits

It is on my build list. Here it is with my smoothies. When I finally get around to it, it will get a twin turbo 5.0 and pearl white paint.



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[shumpertdavid]

That Lincoln is tits

[black2002ls]

Mocked up.



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[black2002ls]

I think I'm going to need one of these machines. how big is the printing bed? can it print a full 1/24 body?

You MAY be able to print is standing up. They make machines big enough, but the price is MUCH bigger!

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[LS1Goat]

I haven't really had the time to mess around in Fusion360 or Solidworks, so, I headed over to fiverr to comission some work. This is the first wheel center design to print and sell.

The end goal is to produce and provide affordable custom wheels to the hobby. The aluminum sleeve and tire costs $10 and my centers will cost $12 shipped. So less than $25 bucks for "custom" wheels. Hopefully this can breathe some life and creativity into the hobby and help spark some interst in a new generation of builder!

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That's very cool.

[4bangen]

I think I'm going to need one of these machines. how big is the printing bed? can it print a full 1/24 body?

[black2002ls]

I haven't really had the time to mess around in Fusion360 or Solidworks, so, I headed over to fiverr to comission some work. This is the first wheel center design to print and sell.

The end goal is to produce and provide affordable custom wheels to the hobby. The aluminum sleeve and tire costs $10 and my centers will cost $12 shipped. So less than $25 bucks for "custom" wheels. Hopefully this can breathe some life and creativity into the hobby and help spark some interst in a new generation of builder!







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[black2002ls]

Make some molds and start selling candy turbos.

Genious!!

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[Grimpala]

Heeeyyyyy, we are back!

My test print from last weekend was a big batch of Turbos. No clue of they are sized correctly, lol. I need to mock them up with an engine to check the sizing.

I'm going to explore having someone draft files for me. I'm not quite sure what the rate will be, but I'm falling behind the curve on parts availablity. I picked this thing up for personal use, however if I can monetize the parts, cover the cost of having them drawn, and add funds to the hobby account, then I am all for it!





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Make some molds and start selling candy turbos.

[4bangen]

awesome. I may need a few of those.

[black2002ls]

Heeeyyyyy, we are back!

My test print from last weekend was a big batch of Turbos. No clue of they are sized correctly, lol. I need to mock them up with an engine to check the sizing.

I'm going to explore having someone draft files for me. I'm not quite sure what the rate will be, but I'm falling behind the curve on parts availablity. I picked this thing up for personal use, however if I can monetize the parts, cover the cost of having them drawn, and add funds to the hobby account, then I am all for it!





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