Jim 2 Posted December 19, 2016 I've been in touch with an interesting looking company to get an idea on pricing for 3D scanning and printing. They're keen to work with me, and on paper the prices look viable.. I was just scratching my head on any interior trim parts or similar which are now obsolete, that would be good candidates for 3D printing. I'd quite like to have a go at the fuse box cover clips. Can anyone think of anything else that would be good to attempt cloning? Cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted December 19, 2016 Door lock pins and surrounds Jim! My surrounds are missing a tab or 2 to keep them down on the door card. I'm sure I can think of more though...... Also, do they just do black? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted December 19, 2016 Nice one - cheers Sean. Hmm... the pins are an interesting one as I wonder whether they'll be able to scan the thread inside the pin.. I know the pins unscrew - how easy are the surrounds to remove? Like the binnacle covers before, mine were in good condition but I wrecked them in the process of removing them for 3D scanning.. I don't want to break the lock pin surrounds too if possible :) Other colours would probably be possible, yes. Would have to talk to them about that and see what the options are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted December 19, 2016 The Pins could probably be done without the thread then tapped afterward. Shouldn't be too difficult and prospective buyers could do it? It's an option I suppose. The surrounds just have little nubs at the bottom to hold them in under the wood of the card I think. One of mine is OK but the other always comes up when I unlock the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted December 19, 2016 If possible, the sunroof cast arm that always breaks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted December 19, 2016 I may have some pin surrounds of you want to use them Jim can check for you Sent from my SM-G357FZ using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted December 19, 2016 The Pins could probably be done without the thread then tapped afterward. Shouldn't be too difficult and prospective buyers could do it? It's an option I suppose. The surrounds just have little nubs at the bottom to hold them in under the wood of the card I think. One of mine is OK but the other always comes up when I unlock the car. Good info.. cheers. I'm sure I could look into tapping the pins prior to sending them out :) I may have some pin surrounds of you want to use them Jim can check for you Sent from my SM-G357FZ using Tapatalk Cheers Chris - that'd be handy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted December 19, 2016 I've got the heater control cog drawn up in 3d, did mean to send it to someone on here but completely forgot. I do have 3d software (auto desk inventor) if you need anything modeling, although I'm a bit rubbish at remembering to send it on. Have loads of time over Christmas to play while I'm visiting in laws down in Devon though Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted December 19, 2016 You got to love threads like this, Everybody's passion to keep our cars alive, Thanks Jim,much appreciated whatever you have made Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hisnibs 10 Posted April 9, 2017 Any 3D printing wizards on here? Just a little summat I need knocking up is all :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevwil1968 1 Posted April 10, 2017 how about the caps on the A pillars that cover the screw heads, never been able to find those on ebay or anywhere else ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted April 10, 2017 Unfortunately as I've sold my Corrado, and so no longer have a car to test any designs on, not sure I can take this any further. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hisnibs 10 Posted April 10, 2017 That's a bugger. We need a resident 3D wizard. Might have to invest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chargemeup 10 Posted April 12, 2017 If I can get a genuine part I can get a drawing done and get the parts made, providing there is enough interest. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hisnibs 10 Posted April 12, 2017 noyce. Sure they'll be enough interest for the odds n sods that go missing or whatever. Mine's a bit of an awkward, bespoke type jobber - a housing for the Racelogic controller. Big market there! Thinking of converting the ashtray in the dash to a slidey type of fing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chargemeup 10 Posted April 12, 2017 noyce. Sure they'll be enough interest for the odds n sods that go missing or whatever. Mine's a bit of an awkward, bespoke type jobber - a housing for the Racelogic controller. Big market there! Thinking of converting the ashtray in the dash to a slidey type of fing. That's probably a bit bespoke! I was thinking more in the way of clips/bits and bobs. I have a moulding machine that will just need the tooling made. It will be better quality than the 3D printing but probably elevated in price. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Hall 10 Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) I'm a 3d artist and have access to a 3d scanner and printer, i may be able to pick this up. However my 3d printer costs a bit more to print but the quality is spot on. Would you be able to forward the prices you got Jim and i will see if i can atleast match them. Edited April 14, 2017 by Mike Hall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted April 14, 2017 I'm a 3d artist and have access to a 3d scanner and printer, i may be able to pick this up. However my 3d printer costs a bit more to print but the quality is spot on. Would you be able to forward the prices you got Jim and i will see if i can atleast match them. Bit of a random question. Could you map something and 3D print a mirror image of it? Reason I ask is, I have something that is for a lhd that I would like to somehow fit into a rhd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Hall 10 Posted April 14, 2017 Yeah that would be easy to do as long as the item isnt too big :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted April 14, 2017 Bit of a random question. Could you map something and 3D print a mirror image of it? Reason I ask is, I have something that is for a lhd that I would like to somehow fit into a rhd Ha ha VDO Guages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted April 14, 2017 Yeah that would be easy to do as long as the item isnt too big :) Ha ha, I guess it depends on what you mean by big :) It's the front facing part of the vdo gauges that fit in the cubbyhole under the ashtray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted April 14, 2017 Ha ha VDO GUAGE. You know me too well :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Hall 10 Posted April 14, 2017 Ha ha, I guess it depends on what you mean by big :) It's the front facing part of the vdo gauges that fit in the cubbyhole under the ashtray Definitely possible but aren't there already several versions of them for RHD? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hisnibs 10 Posted April 14, 2017 I'm a 3d artist and have access to a 3d scanner and printer, i may be able to pick this up. However my 3d printer costs a bit more to print but the quality is spot on. Would you be able to forward the prices you got Jim and i will see if i can atleast match them. So if I cobble together some measurements you'd be down for some printy action? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Hall 10 Posted April 14, 2017 So if I cobble together some measurements you'd be down for some printy action? Definitely i'll just need to make sure it's cost effective for you as the prints are a bit expensive due to the high detail it can print at. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
