Can someone Vacuum a Shell for me?
06-09-2006, 10:36 AM
#46
Tech Regular
Thread Starter
Yeah, I guess it might look a little strange to see a ghost driving this thing. I was too lazy to model up a driver/helmet, but I might add one to the final design.
The only place I wanted an undercut was on the nose cone. I wanted it to actually protrude a little bit. Maybe I'll sculpt a bit on the final resin mold and put an undercut there.
The only place I wanted an undercut was on the nose cone. I wanted it to actually protrude a little bit. Maybe I'll sculpt a bit on the final resin mold and put an undercut there.
06-09-2006, 04:33 PM
#47
A small undercut at the nose shouldnt cause any issues on the shell removal.
06-10-2006, 02:58 AM
#49
Originally Posted by Birky
Would the hemet cause any major issues with airflow.
dun think so coz the heigh n width of the helmet is more or less the same as the roll over bar behind it
06-10-2006, 05:26 AM
#50
Tech Addict
If you look at the graphics of the airflow tests that Sam has done, the helmet and such would be in the "hole" in the air made by the slope of the front end. In essence, it would be riding in a vacuum. So no, it would have no aerodynamic effects on the body.
Tony
Tony
06-19-2006, 10:06 AM
#52
Tech Regular
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by Birky
Any more news SammyXp?
As I always say - this thread is useless without pics. So here they are:
06-19-2006, 10:41 AM
#53
Originally Posted by SammyXp
Actually I just finished coating the FDM proto mold in MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) to bind the strands together and strengthen it. Next up is some filler and a lot of sanding to smooth out the topography and get it ready for a pull.
As I always say - this thread is useless without pics. So here they are:
As I always say - this thread is useless without pics. So here they are:
06-19-2006, 10:55 AM
#54
nice work Sammy. 
like you said, you can always add the driver later as an optional addon.
like you said, you can always add the driver later as an optional addon.
06-19-2006, 11:10 AM
#55
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Yeah, modeling up the driver has turned out to be a royal waste of time, so I think I'm going to just buy a body with a driver in it and do a little bit of cut and pasting. Anyone have a beat up body that has a driver that they'd like to donate for a small fee?
06-19-2006, 11:29 AM
#56
Not sure if someone already mentioned it, maybe you could bolt on a driver head from a tamiya kit? Im pretty sure you can buy them seperate (and i have a stack of them too). Much easier than trying to mold a helmet... PLus you can swap it from body to body.
Awesome work there. Ive got a tonne of ideas for body shells, but no idea where to start!.
Awesome work there. Ive got a tonne of ideas for body shells, but no idea where to start!.
06-19-2006, 11:37 AM
#57
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Originally Posted by axle182
Not sure if someone already mentioned it, maybe you could bolt on a driver head from a tamiya kit? Im pretty sure you can buy them seperate (and i have a stack of them too). Much easier than trying to mold a helmet... PLus you can swap it from body to body.
Awesome work there. Ive got a tonne of ideas for body shells, but no idea where to start!.
Awesome work there. Ive got a tonne of ideas for body shells, but no idea where to start!.
06-20-2006, 07:20 AM
#58
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Sammy,
Do you think you have some finished by late september?? Id like to paint one for the ALMS race here in October I did one of Wallyburgers 18th scale last year and the audi team loved it. I think you may have seen it. on another thread .
Do you think you have some finished by late september?? Id like to paint one for the ALMS race here in October I did one of Wallyburgers 18th scale last year and the audi team loved it. I think you may have seen it. on another thread .
06-20-2006, 07:30 AM
#59
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Thread Starter
Originally Posted by byron.s
Sammy,
Do you think you have some finished by late september?? Id like to paint one for the ALMS race here in October I did one of Wallyburgers 18th scale last year and the audi team loved it. I think you may have seen it. on another thread .
Do you think you have some finished by late september?? Id like to paint one for the ALMS race here in October I did one of Wallyburgers 18th scale last year and the audi team loved it. I think you may have seen it. on another thread .
06-20-2006, 07:43 AM
#60
Originally Posted by SammyXp
Do you have a part number? This is exactly what I was hoping to be able to do. That way the individual could decide whether they wanted a driver or not.
BTW, have a big meeting here in Mid August, too early? cheers