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Models of Australian vehicles are few and far between, and modelling in 4mm to the foot as I do because  the maths is easier than the standard  HO 3.5mm to the foot makes things even harder.

 

Consequently I've been dabbling in 3D printing them. This is my first printable project, produced in Sketchup which is possibly not quite the right tool to use in this case I've decided. But its at least watertight finally and will get printed once I clean up my shed enough to get my printer out again.

 

Its a 1972 Holden Monaro SS,  which was a sporty version of  the Holden Kingswood with some gills behind the front wheels and 253c.i  V8. They've been swept up in the current craze here for Australian muscle cars and are very collectable, prices start at $20,000 for a wreck up to well  over $100,000 for one in pristine condition or a competently modified street machine version.

 

Now I have the basic body shape done, I can add the other trim levels such as the povo pack Belmont, the Kingswood and the Premier (different wheels, tail lights, no gills among other minor things ). Then I can try the different body shells such  as the station wagon (estate car I think yous call them) ,  the coupe, the ute and every '70's teenage girls parents worst nightmare, the Sandman panelvan.

 

I've done the glass as a separate file, I'll print that off in clear, I left it off these renders so the inside can be seen,

 

Damn, just noticed I left the wipers off the render image too!

 

 

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20 minutes ago, BernardTPM said:

I did do a Torana version of my HB Viva kit some time ago. I've still got some of the parts, I think.

The Torana is on my list of to-dos if I can find blueprints for standard ones as opposed to Bathurst racing specials. I'd like to do some Ford Falcons too, but again most blueprints are for the hardtop from Mad Max..

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22 hours ago, BernardTPM said:

That's pretty close, though I'm not convinced the 'curved facets*' are there, but the general curve is probably close enough, so that would be a reasonable compomise. The front bumper should match the shape though and there shouldn't be that peak over the front of the roof. The roof also has recessed ribs in the pattern shown here (flashing lights not standard, of course!) Note the straight join line between the curved front section (I assume pressed with the front windscreen surround in real life) and the main cab roof. There are also air-deflectors (similar purpose to those on HST roofs) on each leading corner, outboard of the headlight/grille area, the idea being to create a barrier layer of air so that road dirt can't reach the wing mirrors above them. Said wing mirrors are attached to the doors so where they are shown is OK.

 

* this can be a hard thing to explain, but the most obvious example would be a 50p coin where each of the 'sides' isn't flat, yet meets the next one at an angle.

 

Hi Bernard

 

This is what has come back, very close, I am in 2 minds it is curved just not convinced its faceted but at this scale it is hard to tell.

 

 

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Agreed, it does look like a curve, but still far better than the earlier flat rendition and overall about the right amount. I'd be inclined to accecpt that shape as the faceting isn't alway that obvious in photos and hardly extreme, though the front of the roof still looks a little odd.

The pictures are many times larger than the model, of course!

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2 minutes ago, BernardTPM said:

Agreed, it does look like a curve, but still far better than the earlier flat rendition and overall about the right amount. I'd be inclined to accect that shape as the faceting isn't alway that obvious in photos and hardly extreme, though the front of the roof still looks a little odd.

The pictures are many times larger than the model, of course!

Thank you, I'll print it tomorrow and see what it looks like

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3 hours ago, BernardTPM said:

Agreed, it does look like a curve, but still far better than the earlier flat rendition and overall about the right amount. I'd be inclined to accecpt that shape as the faceting isn't alway that obvious in photos and hardly extreme, though the front of the roof still looks a little odd.

The pictures are many times larger than the model, of course!

 

Here is the 3D print of the latest version of the cab, this is not the version for the skip lorry that will have a sign on the roof.

 

I think it looks okay, good to go.

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Nice one Trickey whats next in the pipe line? 

Hows your production line of T K's coming on Grahame.? Finished painting ,decals and puttind the windows in yet?

As for our  fellow Aussie modeller diffrerent I must say all ican remember about cars in Aus were Imports or Holdens.

At least it has given us another subject line.

regards .Ray.

 

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Hi Richard,

Nice to see the range coming together. Good selection of bodies there!

Are the wheels part of the chassis or are they separate parts for the customer to glue in? The reason I ask is because in some of the pictures the track looks too wide, with the wheels not tucked under the arches enough, both front and rear. 

This image from Google shows how they are tucked inside the overall width of the vehicle.

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Easy enough to fix by the customer if need be though. Plenty of diecast models have wheels with a track far wider than the model!

I must say, the detail of the wheels is nice, visible nuts and everything.

 

Jo

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10 hours ago, Steadfast said:

Hi Richard,

Nice to see the range coming together. Good selection of bodies there!

Are the wheels part of the chassis or are they separate parts for the customer to glue in? The reason I ask is because in some of the pictures the track looks too wide, with the wheels not tucked under the arches enough, both front and rear. 

This image from Google shows how they are tucked inside the overall width of the vehicle.

https://images.app.goo.gl/KGDt2wYwbX6H8TZU6

Easy enough to fix by the customer if need be though. Plenty of diecast models have wheels with a track far wider than the model!

I must say, the detail of the wheels is nice, visible nuts and everything.

 

Jo

 

Wheels on the vans and cars are fixed but separate on the bigger vehicles. All the pictures so far have been quick test builds where I have not necessarily filled everything down. Before production I will do a full display set and paint them and fine tune the master set. Still not made my mind up on the best production and retail route yet.

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Nice one Jo ,Grahame should be able to get some info from your add on nice pics. Do you still make decals? for rear end hazard

 or slow moving vehicles. Yes Richard as Grahame said it would help if they were in white primer . They are still excellent and I like the various box van finishes.

Regards to all  .Ray.

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On 02/07/2021 at 09:14, Trewisin said:

Yes Richard as Grahame said it would help if they were in white primer . 

 

I'd suggest grey rather than white. It's often used in photography and does help see details more clearly.

 

 

 

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Finally getting to the finish line with this AEC Matador 6x6.  Herewith a view of the various stages I've managed so far.

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Now that I feel I have a grip on this CAD milarky, I might venture into building some standard road vehicles.

 

cheers,

 

Mike

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Hi all, Richard Iknow that they use to call them Dagenham dust bins but those wing mirrors look like speed cameras,otherwis your Transit looks good.

Thanks Grahame yes a grey primer would look better.

Mike you 3D prints of your tankers look superb  .Look forward to seeing more projects.

Regars Ray 

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8 minutes ago, Trewisin said:

Hi all, Richard Iknow that they use to call them Dagenham dust bins but those wing mirrors look like speed cameras,otherwis your Transit looks good.

Thanks Grahame yes a grey primer would look better.

Mike you 3D prints of your tankers look superb  .Look forward to seeing more projects.

Regars Ray 

 

Until I see the 3D file I suspect it will be these or no wing mirrors due to minimal material thickness and strength. Wing mirrors are an issue that I have not fully resolved, I think they should be separate but then may be to small to handle, in production and by modeller. This is a problem on all the vehicles so far but seems to stand out more on this one for some reason.

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17 minutes ago, Trewisin said:

Hi all, Richard Iknow that they use to call them Dagenham dust bins but those wing mirrors look like speed cameras,otherwis your Transit looks good.

Thanks Grahame yes a grey primer would look better.

Mike you 3D prints of your tankers look superb  .Look forward to seeing more projects.

Regars Ray 

I thought it was the Cortina that was called the Dagenham dustbin. The transit was built at Langley and Eastleigh.

 

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Thanks Richard , I hope the print comes out much better than the cad. The print of the Ford trucks came out ok The cad didnt look that big before you printed them .As you say it might have to be add ons .

Good luck regards.Ray. 

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Probably worth adding to the somewhat conspicuous silence on my range - there's been a little hold up getting the models to print in N gauge. Essentially, I am trying to find a viable alternative to shapeways at present which is the thorn in that particular side, if anyone has any tips they'd be greatly appreciated.

 

I have however been able to get a trial batch of 00 gauge Austin Landcrabs, Mk2 Granadas, Ital vans and Hillman Hunters coming from the printers that do my 00 gauge multiple units so here's a little teaster of what is to come in about a fortnights time:

 

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Here's the list of what is modelled at present:

Metro and Rover 100 2 door

Rover 800

Rover 75/MG ZT

Hillman Hunter (various grills including the Humber Sceptre)

Morris Marina/Ital - saloon, van and coupe

Jaguar S type

Ford Cortina Mk5

Ford Granada Mk1 and Mk2

Austin 1800/3 Litre/Wolseley Six

Austin Maxi

Triumph 2000 Mk2

Austin Allegro and VDP

 

The plan at present is to get approximately another 10 whilst I sort out the printing - including Hillman Avenger, BL Princess, a small collection of 90s cars (Fiesta, Astra, Escort, LDV Convoy etc). 

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