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Yngve N
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DerMattes
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Alexander Grivonev
I don't think I'll ever delve into 3D printing, but that is so cool 👍 The possibility to create any car you want from scratch is mind blowing...

Alexander Grivonev
How did you obtain the data for the car btw?

Tobias Lewandovski Author
Endless possibilities! Although quite frustrating at times. Many who create the files, do not print... but they have been quick to make adjustments when you have said that something is not working. 🙂

Then I am not a professional at 3d printing, it would have also been easier with a larger printer.
But I have to work with what I have. 🙂

I bought the files here: cults3d.com/en/3d-mo..ia-quadrifoglio-2017

DerMattes
From the first look at these files I would have guessed they are not for printing. Great that you were able to anyways!

Alexander Grivonev
Just out of curiosity, what kind of a printer do you have?

Tobias Lewandovski Author
I have an Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra, to print the body I needed to use the entire surface to 100%.
Therefore I had to remove the tailgate and mirrors, to make room in width and height.

Yngve N
Looks great with painted body! What did you use in picture 6? I guess it is to hide traces from the printed layers? Only ordinary primer?

Bozzer
Tobias, excellent work, so far.
One thing that I have found, when working on my resin projects is, for instance, the hood issue you have....
I don't cure anything, until it is assembled. Then, when I do, I let the sunlight cure it.
I've found it much better, than putting it in my curer. When I printed my first tanker, the sections warped slightly, in cure. So on my second attempt, I glued them in place, while still uncured and left it in the sunlight. Time consuming, I'll admit, but a much better result. I hope this helps you in your future endeavours?

DerMattes
@Bozzer how do you treat the uncured sticky parts? I am a little bit surprised super glue works on uncured surfaces. And when you used the curing machine, how long did you cure the parts?

Bozzer
@DerMattes.The tanker printed at a 2mm depth. Obviously it was an oval shape. Each section was done, then washed in my wash and cure machine. I removed the section and just let it air dry on the bench. It definitely wasn't sticky, but it was still pliable. As this was going on, the next section was printing. When that was done, I did exactly the same, until the tanker was complete. When I glued the two parts together, I was able to manipulate them, so that they'd meet up, pretty exact. The first time I printed it, I had issues. First, I had a corrupt USB, second, I cured everything first, as we are made to believe to be correct. The second attempt is much better, and this knowledge, is worth passing on. You can see the tankers in my album on here. I printed them in clear resin. Feel free to take a look 👍

Alexander Grivonev
Bozzer and others, what printer do you use? Caught myself researching recently. The price range is crazy, I ask myself from what price point we get diminishing returns in our application

DerMattes
I am using an anycubic mono 2 with their water washable resin, fairly cheap and small printer. I had some missprints when I did my supports wrong when I started and when it was too cold in my printing area. For the temperature problem I now use one of these small heaters, let it run for ~30 to 45 minutes before starting the print to get the printer and the resin to temperature. Works great.

Bozzer
Hey again. I'm using the Anycubic M5s and the M5sPro.
They take a bit of getting used to, and I strongly advise using ACF for your vat. And most definitely, to all you guys, a screen protector should always be used!
There's some good deals on the Anycubic site, on eBay, from time to time, and you should check daily. I got an M5s that was returned, because the previous owner couldn't use it, for £159. I can't tell you what a bargain that is!
I'm using standard resin, but now I've switched to abs-like. Purely because I'm building a 1/14 RC truck. My print bed is quite large, and with the Anycubic app, you can monitor your prints and even remote print. They're so good, I bought my friend one. I also have a heater, and an air purifier installed. My wife can notice the difference, so they work. Please, research everything first, because we're not all the same, that's what makes us all unique 🙂

Tobias Lewandovski Author
@Yngve N:
I tried using Tamiya liquid surface primer all over.
Where more was needed I added toothpicks, to be able to sand in one and the same material where the putty wasn't harder or softer.

I have to say it worked pretty well.

@Bozzer:
I'm a bit on a similar path, I printed some hoods.
And let them sit with their supports in a window.
I took one of them off and glued it to the body directly, so nothing has to be left lying around waiting.

You really have to think about everything and then some. 🙂

Bozzer
Tobias, nothing is perfect, especially first time. We just try to improve our skills, and make everything better. But sharing knowledge is helpful, and I believe it could save people from making the same mistakes? So I apologise for jumping on your thread, however I hope my pain and suffering, not to mention the expense, has helped everyone?
I'm gonna stick around to watch this build, because I'm very interested in your cleaning up prints, techniques? I've bought a mini sander, and it's great for small places and details, if only it's slow.

Bozzer
Tobias and DerMattes. I have a question for you both?
I saw a comment recently, on an FB group, that said that 3D printing, isn't modelling?
Now I know my own adventure, and obviously I'm aware of my own skills, but if there was a debate, would you say that 3D printing is still modelling, or does it belong in another category?

DerMattes
Good questions. 3d printing itself is it's own hobby, but can produce model kits. I would compare it to PE parts. As add-ons it is modeling. Full 3d printed kits are different. But as resin does not work with Tamiya extra thin, maybe there is the line for some people?
Or how many parts does a kit need to have to qualify as modelling?
I also heard that kits with perfect fit are not considered modelling.
At the end it is a pointless discussion, just have fun. That is what a hobby is about.

Bozzer
I believe that 3D printing has opened up the option for us, the model builder, to gain access to subjects, that no model company is producing. We can make body shells, and parts, that are currently unavailable in the plastic world. I've yearned for years, to have more modern trucks, and now it's possible. On all my prints, I've used super glue. It's the only thing that I've found, that will bond two parts together? With the ability to use the slicer, to make any part, any size, then we have options to virtually make anything possible. I'd consider my printer, as another modelling tool. I've seen a guy, selling his prints, and making good money from it. Personally, if someone asked me for a part, I'd willingly print it for them, but only charge for the shipping. We should try our best, to keep our modelling dream alive. But I'd love to own a 3D scanner 🙂

Alexander Grivonev
Who cares? I tell you what, there are, let's call them "purists" out there who do not consider glueing and painting pre cast plastic parts "modeling"...

Ben M
Always a lot of work when 3d printing but the shot with the paint on it is great. Your hard work paid off.

Bozzer
That's a beautiful shine mate! The hard work is paying off 🙂

gorby
Getting it from how it came out of the printer to that beautiful shine is remarkable work. 😮

Robert Podkoński
I agree with Gorby. Awesome job!

Bob Hall
WOW ! That is some amazing paint !

Troy
Great paint job and a beautiful finish!!

Alexander Grivonev
Oh man I love that colour 👍👍

Stefan
Great great work overall, chapeau!