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USMCram 10-05-2012 01:25 PM

I could do the aftermarket stuff. I can scratch build.

USMCram 10-05-2012 01:31 PM

That would take quite some time though as it is not easy.

VDC_OFF 10-05-2012 01:32 PM

scratch build, so you would use some type a plastic shaping compound or something?

USMCram 10-05-2012 01:52 PM

Just depends. Either make a mold out of some sort of putty and then make the part with resin, or try to shape it out of sheet plastic or something similar. More than likely, it would be trying to mold the part, if I couldn't find it already premade somewhere else.

VDC_OFF 10-05-2012 01:56 PM

haha thats awesome. Mini bodykits!

m4a1mustang 10-05-2012 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCram (Post 1946506)
Just depends. Either make a mold out of some sort of putty and then make the part with resin, or try to shape it out of sheet plastic or something similar. More than likely, it would be trying to mold the part, if I couldn't find it already premade somewhere else.

When 3d printing becomes more mainstream it's going to be revolutionary for model builders.

djpathfinder 10-05-2012 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39 (Post 1946245)
Price wise what would we be looking at? I could possibly go for a 40th Edition one, if you can capture the paint color. haha.

Tamiya's TS-38 gunmetal spray paint is pretty close. This is what I used on my 40th 370Z model. I don't have pics to show b/c it turned out to be one of those projects that I haven't had time to finish yet.

Here's a thread from someone else who did the same thing:
http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-p...niversary.html

USMCram 10-06-2012 12:52 PM

3d printing... gawd yes it would be amazing. No more resin.


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Mr&Mrs 10-06-2012 03:54 PM

I want two! I need two custom kits though, Amuse, and Zele. That will probably cost alot of labor though. If I were you I would make molds because they are such popular kits.

coltrain 10-06-2012 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCram (Post 1947910)
3d printing... gawd yes it would be amazing. No more resin.


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You should invest in a desktop printer. Although you'd need 3D files for all the parts you'd want to print...


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