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Looking good Steve - a couple of questions though if I may.

What is this SLS/SLA material - who is doing it? Presumably it gives a better finish than the standard Shapeways materials. Also, how does the cost compare with the other materials? I'd be interested in investigating these

 

jo

Hi guys. Jo SLS is Shapeways Strong White and Flexible material. SLA is a laser cured resin which costs around ten times the cost of white detail. So far the body seems to be far far smoother than anything I've ordered from Shapeways and the other tender body has been produced to assess if the finish justifies the costs involved - so far looking good.

wow- the K3 body looks like a pre-production model from a main manufacturer. One step closer to 'Atso Model Industries' ?

 

Will

Have been following this for a while now. Its taking scratch building to a whole new level. When are you taking orders?

Looks great - interested how you'll get traction as the V2 is fairly light as it is, and you'll have lost a bit more weight with the backhead being removed. Is this the reason for the steel shell too?

 

In all seriousness too, will you be considering marketing these (great easy kit with a few handrail parts thrown in to complete...)?

 

Cheers,

Alan

Would I consider marketing this as a kit? Having thought about it - it would really depend on the level of interest here. Anyone interested please let me know...

Would I consider marketing this as a kit? Having thought about it - it would really depend on the level of interest here. Anyone interested please let me know...

 

I'd certainly be interested if it could be dropped down slightly on the chassis (same thing as V2 as the V2 cylinders and body sit too high on the chassis) and done in a metal for extra adhesion weight....

I'd certainly be interested if it could be dropped down slightly on the chassis (same thing as V2 as the V2 cylinders and body sit too high on the chassis) and done in a metal for extra adhesion weight....

 

Al, I've built it to fit the V2 chassis and I'm sure that you could lower it the same way as you've lowered you're V2s. Unfortunately if I lower the body any further I would need to have the chassis block protruding out of the boiler - not very prototypical. The chassis would need some modest filing at the front end to accept the body anyway to achieve a perfect fit.

 

Al, I've built it to fit the V2 chassis and I'm sure that you could lower it the same way as you've lowered you're V2s. Unfortunately if I lower the body any further I would need to have the chassis block protruding out of the boiler - not very prototypical. The chassis would need some modest filing at the front end to accept the body anyway to achieve a perfect fit.

 

The only clearance issue is the motor itself - the front chassis weight can be removed and filed down if necessary, or replaced entirely. The motor defines how low you can get the V2 shell, fortunately you can get down low enough!