GTPlanet Scale model thread

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XJ40
Hi, nothing as yet, he is experimenting with a scanning tool he has which I assume translates data into something he can print.

Kinda curious about it myself :lol:
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Ooh that's great!! Yes that's correct, the tool let's you scan the model from all angles. Using a specialised program, it translates the images and positions of said images to yield a 3D model which can then be saved as any workable file.

Do you know what kind of printer he has? Resin or FDM?
 
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Team THRT Drift
Ooh that's great!! Yes that's correct, the tool let's you scan the model from all angles. Using a specialised program, it translates the images and positions of said images to yield a 3D model which can then be saved as any workable file.

Do you know what kind of printer he has? Resin or FDM?
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I honestly don't know! The material he uses is on a drum and goes on to a heated plate via a nozzle. I'm aware I sound stupid but it's not something I have much knowledge about other than he can make some brilliant cookie cutters and other little handy things I didnt know I needed.
 
XJ40
I honestly don't know! The material he uses is on a drum and goes on to a heated plate via a nozzle. I'm aware I sound stupid but it's not something I have much knowledge about other than he can make some brilliant cookie cutters and other little handy things I didnt know I needed.
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That would be an FDM printer = fused deposition modeling.

They're very accessible and versatile. FDM printers come with 0.4mm nozzles as standard and can print with layer heights (resolution) as low as 0.06mm maybe even 0.04mm if they have a very steady Z-axis.

Part layer lines disappear to the naked eye below 0.05mm layer heights. However the lower the layer height, the longer the print time. This also depends on the model size.


To give you a practical example instead of just throwing numbers at you:

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Sherman printed at 0.06mm resolution:

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Sherman printed at 0.2mm resolution:


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Both models were printed with a 0.4mm nozzle. I experimented with layer heights to find the limits of my printer.

The limit was 0.05mm layer heights. 0.04mm was not sustainable, but I have yet to experiment with simpler models to find the true limit of the z-axis. At anything lower than 0.06mm you get diminishing returns at this size.

Both tank models are 1/100 scale, so I would need to use a smaller nozzle, 0.3mm or 0.2mm to get the details I need.
 
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Team THRT Drift
That would be an FDM printer = fused deposition modeling.

They're very accessible and versatile. FDM printers come with 0.4mm nozzles as standard and can print with layer heights (resolution) as low as 0.06mm maybe even 0.04mm if they have a very steady Z-axis.

Part layer lines disappear to the naked eye below 0.05mm layer heights. However the lower the layer height, the longer the print time. This also depends on the model size.


To give you a practical example instead of just throwing numbers at you:

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Sherman printed at 0.06mm resolution:

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Sherman printed at 0.2mm resolution:


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Both models were printed with a 0.4mm nozzle. I experimented with layer heights to find the limits of my printer.

The limit was 0.05mm layer heights. 0.04mm was not sustainable, but I have yet to experiment with simpler models to find the true limit of the z-axis. At anything lower than 0.06mm you get diminishing returns at this size.

Both tank models are 1/100 scale, so I would need to use a smaller nozzle, 0.3mm or 0.2mm to get the details I need.
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Nice info, thank you!

I think he is still experimenting for the perfect finish. The end products he makes are very nice and after a light sanding both the finish and sturdiness are impressive.
 
Birthday present (65th). Car picture is from publicity, have not been able to put model up yet because of impending house (and country) move.
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I'm super excited for this little fellow. It's really hard to find anything bigger than 1:24, specially for a truck which usually start at 1:27 or smaller. This baby is 1:20! I'm still waiting on more paint to start the project. I'll update on the progress!
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EDIT: I got more paint in the mail today. The panel gap paint and the amber for the turning signals. Also some thinner. Still waiting on the metallic blue paint for the body and like a dozen more colors for engine parts, shocks, brakes and interior parts.

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Uh oh, I kind of wish I didn't stumble on this thread. I laser engraved some 12"x12" mirror tiles over 10 years ago and my intention was to use them in a display tower for my cars. I'm starting to wonder if I should look back into the project.
 
Found another model shop in Massachusetts that I had to visit. They had a bunch of Porsche 1/43 models that they bought off of someone's collection. But also a mix of several different diecast brands. These are what I ended up grabbing.
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The store itself had quite the variety, but I'll let these pics show what they had. I was rather tempted by the 1/18 AutoArt CTS-V race car too.
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Team THRT Drift
That would be an FDM printer = fused deposition modeling.

They're very accessible and versatile. FDM printers come with 0.4mm nozzles as standard and can print with layer heights (resolution) as low as 0.06mm maybe even 0.04mm if they have a very steady Z-axis.

Part layer lines disappear to the naked eye below 0.05mm layer heights. However the lower the layer height, the longer the print time. This also depends on the model size.


To give you a practical example instead of just throwing numbers at you:

​

Sherman printed at 0.06mm resolution:

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Sherman printed at 0.2mm resolution:


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Both models were printed with a 0.4mm nozzle. I experimented with layer heights to find the limits of my printer.

The limit was 0.05mm layer heights. 0.04mm was not sustainable, but I have yet to experiment with simpler models to find the true limit of the z-axis. At anything lower than 0.06mm you get diminishing returns at this size.

Both tank models are 1/100 scale, so I would need to use a smaller nozzle, 0.3mm or 0.2mm to get the details I need.
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They come out quite detailed even at that nozzle size. Them tanks are quite cute.

HeartStopper
Birthday present (65th). Car picture is from publicity, have not been able to put model up yet because of impending house (and country) move.
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Nice. Can I ask how much you found it for? I have 3 older Art Cars and haven't noticed how much their prices have appreciated.

Kedmasterz
Just got this beauty
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I had a photo once where it was partly cropped from the surface like this. I like this so much more though. 👍

MedigoFlame
Found another model shop in Massachusetts that I had to visit. They had a bunch of Porsche 1/43 models that they bought off of someone's collection. But also a mix of several different diecast brands.
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Model car shops, even though I will 99% of the time never buy anything, are like a goldmine of joy. Years of model car history is always found in these kinds of older shops, and I don't know why it always puts a smile on my face being able to see that in one place.
 
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AOS-
They come out quite detailed even at that nozzle size. Them tanks are quite cute.



Nice. Can I ask how much you found it for? I have 3 older Art Cars and haven't noticed how much their prices have appreciated.



I had a photo once where it was partly cropped from the surface like this. I like this so much more though. 👍



Model car shops, even though I will 99% of the time never buy anything, are like a goldmine of joy. Years of model car history is always found in these kinds of older shops, and I don't know why it always puts a smile on my face being able to see that in one place.
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My wife bought it at a BMW store in New Zealand. She said she paid NZ$350 for it.
 
AOS-
They come out quite detailed even at that nozzle size. Them tanks are quite cute.
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They really are, just wish the barrels printed correctly. I can't seem to keep them level no matter how many support structures I add. Either the supports snap mid print, or the barrel cools too quickly and warps upwards.


I also printed a 1/56 scale Tiger H1 Afrika shortly after the Shermans. I printed it at 0.08mm resolution to cut down on print time (still took three days for all the parts). I kinda like, but it's not something viable. I can't hollow the model out to cut down on filament usage, and even if I could, my laptop can't handle that so I'll have to wait until I can build a desktop again (which will be a long wait :/ )

The barrel printed but a quarter of the way through the top half stopped printing. My print head was oozing filament a millimeter above the designated print area. It's an issue with the file that has some sort of artifact floating in free space.
Barrel issue up close:

Turret and hull details came out decent. Print lines not too visible (exaggerated due to the flash)

The turret does have some vertical ridges due to the layers cooling too fast, but it's honestly passable. I can use it as a template to make zimmerit from scratch:

For reference, this is zimmerit:

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Zimmerit was a non-magnetic, paste-like, coating used to deter magnetic anti-tank mines.

Some more hull details:

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I'll drill out the exhausts when I prep the model for painting (eventually)
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Hull machine gun came out a little deform but can be repaired.

As it sits, the tank is too low, like a lowrider :lol: The hull has track wells on either side so they can fit properly. The tracks themselves have the ridge that fits perfectly. For now, I'm keeping everything loose.

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All in all not too bad. Some light sanding and priming to fill in the print lines, as well as some detail refinement, and this model would be cool to have for something like tabletop war gaming (which is the entire reason I started this in the first place, just to have something if I ever do pick up war gaming)

The muzzle issue can be fixed by making this model a transport variant and having a cover to keep the muzzle break safe. Also the top half of the barrel will need to fixed with putty.

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With that said though, I will have a look into getting a resin printer so I can print these out at 1/100 scale with as little infill as possible. Cost-wise it would be the same, if not more expensive than an FDM to print the models however it would take a shorter time. That's a project for the future though so we'll see.
 
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my latest purchases. made some very good deals.. every model under 100€.

1:18 AUTOart Lamborghini Huracán GT3 (cost me 90€)

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1:18 TSM McLaren MP4-12C GT3 (cost me only 75€)

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1:18 AUTOart Mercedes-AMG C-Class DTM V8 2007 #1 (paid 90€)

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The TSM model is Resin and the AUTOart models composite. tbh I always liked the AUTOart composite models more than resin models
 
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Just ordered a 1/18 scale 992 GT3 in Shark Blue.

Maybe someone here knows better about how manufacturing works in the model car world, but this model looks like a Spark model, it's got the price tag of a Spark model, the box and numbered base are identical to Spark models.... but it's a Minichamps branded model. I find it odd, but like the Spark models, there is no Minichamps branding on the box either. Unlike the Sparks, the wheel size is way better looking on this one.

Suppose there is a manufactuer out there making models for various brands?

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It's when the models are made for Porsche official "driver sélection" that's the official Porsche box & packaging, and price.

But at this Price the fact it's a minichamps is quite disapointing to say the least. Finish is really not good enough. It looks like a €100 minichamps regular release.
 
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Kedmasterz
It's when the models are made for Porsche official "driver sélection" that's the official Porsche box & packaging, and price.

But at this Price the fact it's a minichamps is quite disapointing to say the least. Finish is really not good enough. It looks like a €100 minichamps regular release.
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But exclusive colour and display case, sir!

:P
 

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