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Post by heepey Fri 18 Dec 2015, 3:09 am

I've always wanted a Willys pickup but all that is out there is the Spec-Cast 53 flatbed, soooo with the 3d printer at work and some design software
I made some parts
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Glued the parts together but it needs some further adjustment. Back to the drawingboard.
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The first test shots will make some nice little trailers.
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Post by RetiredMike Fri 18 Dec 2015, 4:17 am

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Post by Guest Fri 18 Dec 2015, 5:25 pm

Sweet. Willys Bed 3887228019

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Post by pete s Sat 19 Dec 2015, 4:23 am

Awesome Dan. Great job. How hard was it to make the data sets?
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Post by heepey Sat 19 Dec 2015, 4:45 am

The Autodesk software is almost completely counter intuitive. I have about 6 hours into the designing of it. The most recent test shot shows the fenders are too small for the tires I want to use on the model Willys Bed 1757741307
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Post by harron68 Sat 19 Dec 2015, 11:55 pm

Holy Toledo, as they say.  So, you're using a die cast for the basis?  Let us know about what needs to be done as far prepping the new material and what paint works best on it.

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Post by heepey Thu 24 Dec 2015, 3:29 pm

another iteration with some adjustments to better fit the die cast frame. It somehow got a little too long and may need to be shortened.
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It will now need much sanding and filling to be ready for paint. The plastic is ABS that is a close relative of the plastic of any other model and can be painted like regular kit parts.
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Post by Guest Thu 24 Dec 2015, 5:52 pm

It does look a little long, but not bad at all.

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Post by Guest Mon 07 Mar 2016, 6:36 pm

Cool project!

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Post by RetiredMike Mon 07 Mar 2016, 8:22 pm

Looks good. Is the bed a little long, or are the rear fenders a little too short?
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Post by Geezerman Sat 12 Mar 2016, 11:50 am

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Post by hotrodmax Sun 20 Mar 2016, 5:49 pm

Very nice! What I woudnt give for a 3d printer
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