3d printing: Ford Escort MK1 in 1/12 scale
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3d printing: Ford Escort MK1 in 1/12 scale
Hi there,
here I would like to document the construction of the Ford Escort MK1 in 1/12.
Since there is no kit in this size, I do the whole thing myself.
Small printing studio is available.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20220102_1190j3o.jpg
It should be this version of the escort.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_preview_origina1jkmt.jpg
At least roughly. I would like to represent the winner of the TW European Championship race Nürburgring 1974.
It was different in the area of the front spoiler.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_meshmixer323jzx.jpg
At first I decided to print the escort with the hoods closed on the front and back.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20211229_16vmjx1.jpg
https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20211229_16sgjck.jpg
Misprint due to insufficient support in the area.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20211229_16whjrj.jpg
Still unwashed but now better than before.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20211229_16r2jpb.jpg
https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20211229_16dskoz.jpg
https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20211229_16qhj5v.jpg
Fits together quite well without reworking.
Now the wall thickness is not enough for me. 1mm is too thin to have stability and some material to grind.
So I changed the whole thing to a wall thickness of 1.7mm.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20220102_11jwkky.jpg
Here the excess resin drips off after printing.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20220102_12ypky5.jpg
Done washed and ready to dry overnight on the balcony.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20220102_11qhjxy.jpg
Prototype parts that I probably never need.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_meshmixer2xfkub.jpg
But now I would prefer to present the whole thing openly and have designed the bonnet and trunk lid differently.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_meshmixercbkpq.jpg
Now it's time to design the chassis with the engine compartment and the trunk.
Will be fine!
greetings Christian
here I would like to document the construction of the Ford Escort MK1 in 1/12.
Since there is no kit in this size, I do the whole thing myself.
Small printing studio is available.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20220102_1190j3o.jpg
It should be this version of the escort.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_preview_origina1jkmt.jpg
At least roughly. I would like to represent the winner of the TW European Championship race Nürburgring 1974.
It was different in the area of the front spoiler.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_meshmixer323jzx.jpg
At first I decided to print the escort with the hoods closed on the front and back.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20211229_16vmjx1.jpg
https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20211229_16sgjck.jpg
Misprint due to insufficient support in the area.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20211229_16whjrj.jpg
Still unwashed but now better than before.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20211229_16r2jpb.jpg
https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20211229_16dskoz.jpg
https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20211229_16qhj5v.jpg
Fits together quite well without reworking.
Now the wall thickness is not enough for me. 1mm is too thin to have stability and some material to grind.
So I changed the whole thing to a wall thickness of 1.7mm.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20220102_11jwkky.jpg
Here the excess resin drips off after printing.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20220102_12ypky5.jpg
Done washed and ready to dry overnight on the balcony.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20220102_11qhjxy.jpg
Prototype parts that I probably never need.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_meshmixer2xfkub.jpg
But now I would prefer to present the whole thing openly and have designed the bonnet and trunk lid differently.
https://abload.de/img/k1024_meshmixercbkpq.jpg
Now it's time to design the chassis with the engine compartment and the trunk.
Will be fine!
greetings Christian
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Re: 3d printing: Ford Escort MK1 in 1/12 scale
Wow, that is a great start.
Tell me, why do you have so many printers? I mean, I don't blame you, i just wonder why you don't just use one?
Tell me, why do you have so many printers? I mean, I don't blame you, i just wonder why you don't just use one?
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Re: 3d printing: Ford Escort MK1 in 1/12 scale
Because i sell my prints and only the K3 needs 8 Nights to print the main parts.
Right now 2 Saturns keep printing the ordered stuff and the third is printing new prototype stuff like the escort is.
The printers are not so expensive like you maybe think.I bought only one as a new one.
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Re: 3d printing: Ford Escort MK1 in 1/12 scale
Awesome to see this operation!
I see the CAD system in Autodesk Mxxxxxxsoemthing - the images are too small to read.
Do you do the surfacing in Alias and thicken the models yourself? Do you bring in a background image or 2D prints and interpret the drawings to create the surfaces yourself?
I see the CAD system in Autodesk Mxxxxxxsoemthing - the images are too small to read.
Do you do the surfacing in Alias and thicken the models yourself? Do you bring in a background image or 2D prints and interpret the drawings to create the surfaces yourself?
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Re: 3d printing: Ford Escort MK1 in 1/12 scale
It's meshmixer what I mostly use.
But i can't design such files. Got them from different sources and merge and cut what I need in meshmixer.
But without existing files I am helpless.
But i can't design such files. Got them from different sources and merge and cut what I need in meshmixer.
But without existing files I am helpless.
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Re: 3d printing: Ford Escort MK1 in 1/12 scale
@capri-schorsch - thank you for that information.
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Re: 3d printing: Ford Escort MK1 in 1/12 scale
That is awesome, such a cool car the old Escorts.
Re: 3d printing: Ford Escort MK1 in 1/12 scale
Very good start on this iconic car Christian, that`s pretty nice and fast progress!
I heard that the support for meshmixer is coming to a close and that many functions will be turned over to Fusion 360, not sure if that is correct, did you heard that also?
Will be following this, the bone is a pretty nice choice you made.
I heard that the support for meshmixer is coming to a close and that many functions will be turned over to Fusion 360, not sure if that is correct, did you heard that also?
Will be following this, the bone is a pretty nice choice you made.
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Re: 3d printing: Ford Escort MK1 in 1/12 scale
That is really cool. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: 3d printing: Ford Escort MK1 in 1/12 scale
Thanks guys for your comments.
It's a car that run before I was born and I don't remember seeing them driven often on the roads here. But I always loved the look with the big round fenders and the massive tires in it.
@gp-models : sure? Only saw that Netfabb is now included in Fusion 360. But I thought that Meshmixer is already out of support a long time ago. But it's the only tool for a noob like me to get some success.
It's a car that run before I was born and I don't remember seeing them driven often on the roads here. But I always loved the look with the big round fenders and the massive tires in it.
@gp-models : sure? Only saw that Netfabb is now included in Fusion 360. But I thought that Meshmixer is already out of support a long time ago. But it's the only tool for a noob like me to get some success.
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