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Excellent pics, I'll add them to the futures list the current list is fixed now. If this project is a success I want to return to some of the models and do more versions and the Ford Cargo is high on that list as I have found lots of great ideas. At the moment I have a limited budget so need to limit the varieties and move on to cover other eras.

Thank you, I'll send some notes to the designer this evening, that is hard to see. I thought it was flat.

Hi Bernard, Afraid you have lost me here. The red line on the first attached picture is on the model as a facetted curve. I think we have the general profile of the second picture as well. So am I missing a curve left to right across the front, which is not visible on the pictures. I am keen to get this correct now, while the design is still working on this project.

This weeks line up of test prints The Ford Cargo need a few mods The 1948-1954 Commer Superpoise I have not spotted anything yet.

The windscreen is separate, as I mentioned it will be clear on production models, at some point I will print a clear one off, just ran out of time on the weekend.

A few more test prints completed today. 1950s Hillman Minx Convertible (windscreen will be clear on final version) 1980s Ford Cargo Tipper (needs modification) Horse drawn 2 wheel delivery van (needs modifications) Horse drawn Milk Float, will come with milkman walking and sat driving (needs modifications)

No plan for windows at the minute, I am not convinced by any of the options I have seen on the kit market to date. I have used glue and glaze but not real got to terms with it, never tried the R Parker blister as its not a true fit. I am considering some with solid windows if I can find a good reliable way of producing in clear resin. But I don't think that for me that 3D printing every body in clear resin is a: reliable, b: cost effective, c: good enough quality, d: to time consuming. Now as 3D printers move forward in the next couple of years that may change, but it currently take a couple of hours to print a lorry cab, all be it you can print several in that time. Today I am reprinting a test print that failed yesterday so I can do a test build to feedback to the designer, that means this test build has taken over 5 hours to print 1 new lorry, yes other bits have been printed as well but the important items have taken that long. Now imagine if I had an order for 10 clear bodies and they all fitted on 1 print but 1 or 2 failed or were poor quality that would be 5 hours for clear shells then need to print the chassis and other parts. An order for 10 items could take days to print! Add in the setup, cleaning and curing time, that is why 3D printed models are so expensive over metal or cast resin models. This is obviously only my opinion as I see it at the moment, I may be missing a trick or doing something wrong. I am open to be corrected if someone genuinely knows better. Sneak peek, just in

Hi Grahame Those are nice wheels where are there from, are they off a diecast or a range of parts?

Full line up so far, the Fire engine and sherpa fire engine will get some extra attention.

Lovely vehicle, odd look as you say, it could be due to the size of the bonnet and the different heights of the bumpers. The running board / chassis looks parallel to the ground so it shouldn't be sitting back heavy.

Great choice, I have been pointed in this direction a couple of times now. Oh for all the money in the world we could have them all. I'll put them on the research list.

Here is the full line up of 3 based on the 1950 Commer Express Deliver Van. Well actually their all based on the Hillman Minx Saloon but I started with the van and worked backwards. I need to check them over before signing off and moving on.

I have thought about it but it's not that simple, each vehicle has different chassis and wheel dimensions. The whole range would be a compromise, you then have to adjust the load / rear to fit ever potential cab variant in the future. It is a mine field, with vehicles from the 1930s and 40s it might be possible may be the 50s but not sure it is worth it. My feeling on this it is better to develop families of vehicles and a set number of chassis and make some limited compromises but the overall is generally correct. The smaller scale does not help where you can't have as many separate parts like fuel tanks, kit boxes, etc that change shape and location between makes of vehicle.

I will have another model to show this week and possible a new project preview next weekend. I have a few more planned then get the current lot finished and the range up and running.

Another test print Fire Engine Signed off the others need some work.

Interesting I wonder what is on the printer as I type...... This is the first pass so not thought about seating in the back and left it as the same chassis as the van. Now I will add a bench seat in back by the window pillar.

The Dodge looks very similar but somehow like the ugly duckling to me, I have so many I would like to do. I agree its nice to do families of vehicles, at the moment I am limiting myself to max 7-8 versions but will revisit them all later as I find more pictures and cash allows. Here's an sneak peek of the next model 1950 Commer Express Delivery Van. Its had some work since these were done yesterday evening waiting for next variant before test printing.

Progress on the last 3 1960s Commer commercial vehicles, the horsebox is now signed off. The fire engine and sheeted load need some additional work.

Here's the full 1960s Commer line up, a few have modifications to make and a few did not print well. The fire engine, horsebox and sheeted load need work and the fire engine had print issues.

This idea would lead to more train travel, as you would get the train to a location and collect the car at the station. Drive around for your holiday / trip / work etc then return to station hop on train home. The limited mileage of some electric vehicles would not matter so much then, even a touring holiday you could do this way using the train to cover the longer day trips.

Here are the latest test prints of the 1966 Commer V Range lorries so far we have: Dropside (signed off) Flatbed (to be signed off) Highway Tipper (modification required) More versions due soon

Hi Mike That looks great, please can I ask what wall thickness you have used on the that model in clear resin?

Oh, thats nice, I have a clear resin to try, so must get on and try.

I have reviewed this, this evening I agree about the roof and have asked for a modification to be made. I think I have either chosen a poor prototype or wrong modelling method as we are mot real showing the windscreen. The wind screen is bowed out in front of the frame line on the model. If I was modelling this with a solid cab we would see both lines, the other option would be clear resin. From what I have seen clear resin is not truly clear and not what I would want to model at the moment.

A similar looking one is on the initial list oddly, the only issue is I have not found a picture looking at the back. Found a few pictures of 1 vehicle taken from multiple angles and both sides but not a great view of the back.