Looks great! Add some white walls to complete the look, lol
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Sand Scorcher Crawler - Another Bug
- Thread starter Tossedman
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Tossedman
RCC Addict
I’ve got white wall paint coming in the mail. You read my mind.
Tossedman
RCC Addict
Bit more work on the engine. More paint and sanding still needed.
Bananaclip
I wanna be Dave
Wow. The bug is going to be crazy cool. Parts are looking amazing
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Tossedman
RCC Addict
Thanks man, it’s getting there. Now you go build one.
That engine is looking sweet, I may have to buy those files. Do you recall how much it needs to be scaled down?
Tossedman
RCC Addict
The files are for a 1/5 scale engine. I just scaled everything to 50%. Seems about right.
Tossedman
RCC Addict
So, just messing around with ideas for mirrors and came up with this. Still rough, needs refinement and a mounting post.
Very Nice! I "like"
Is that a sticker on the mirror or a different color filament? Its hard to tell from the picture
Is that a sticker on the mirror or a different color filament? Its hard to tell from the picture
Tossedman
RCC Addict
It’s a sticker right now. Gotta find something shiny to replace it.
I'm also looking for shiny things, lol
There must be an arts and crafts solution, I'm looking at tiny stickers on Amain and RPP for $5 but I imagine a big sheet could be had for that price.
There must be an arts and crafts solution, I'm looking at tiny stickers on Amain and RPP for $5 but I imagine a big sheet could be had for that price.
Tossedman
RCC Addict
Yeah, I’m sure they’re out there at a reasonable price for a sheet big enough to do a lifetime of mirrors. I’ve seen vinyl mirror stickers online but I want to see some in person before ordering.
Tossedman
RCC Addict
I was looking all over online for an appropriate plastic mirror but I was looking too far away. This morning I stumbled across a small mirror that came in a shaving kit on a shelf here at home. It’s only 0.9mm thick. Perfect! Took it to work and cut two 13mm circles out of it. Gotta love a laser cutter. Then added a small vinyl circle for a frame. Here’s the final result.
Now I’m reprinting the brackets in PETG. First crack at this so we’ll have to see how it goes.
Now I’m reprinting the brackets in PETG. First crack at this so we’ll have to see how it goes.
Tossedman
RCC Addict
Spent some more time getting the front links where I want them. Looking about right.
Mirrors are legit, seeing everyone make all these cool parts with a 3d printer really has me wanting one.
Tossedman
RCC Addict
Thanks man! Need to refine them a bit and come up with a mounting system. Hopefully they'll be robust enough to survive any roll overs.
Getting a 3D printer was the best thing I've done recently. Opens a lot of doors. Go get one!
Getting a 3D printer was the best thing I've done recently. Opens a lot of doors. Go get one!
Tossedman
RCC Addict
I got an Anycubic Mega S. Love it.
Tossedman
RCC Addict
Bit more work in the engine. Going to reprint the distributor cap as I've stuffed it up. Getting there though. Need to decide on paint colours for this Bug next. It's almost warm enough to paint outside.
I'm jealous all I have is a fake engine with 2 cylinders lol
