Shite in Miniature II

[Split_Pin]

The fault that annoys me is that some models of moderns sit too high and some models of older cars sit too low.

 

I had a Kyosho 1/18 Mini 20 years ago and it was terrible. The window frames were too thick and plasticky, the engine detail was far too chunky and the lights were too big.

 

Incredibly, the cheap 1/16 Bburago Mini I have has almost perfect proportions.

[Junkman]

The Mini seems to be an extremely difficult thing to model properly. Hardly anyone got it 'right'.

In the same vein are the Dauphine and the Beetle Typ 1.

[Junkman]

And while we're at it, nobody ever got the '57 Chevy 'right' either. The best looking of the bunch is that terrible Revell snapper, of all things.

I'm currently working on one, see kit thread. In typical kit building fashion something went wrong, of course, so it's stalled yet again.

[Spottedlaurel]

Yes, it's all about stance:

 

Monogram 1:24 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 'High Roller' by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

[Split_Pin]

Yep agree on the Beetle and that goes for most scales.

 

The 1/87 Wiking split I have is probably the best I have seen but it is really too small.

 

Vanguards are another maker which produces a few cars with dud proportions. The Allegro is terrible, how can you make an ugly car even moreso?

 

The MK4 Cortina has too short a boot and the rear window is almost oval, but the MK3 is very well executed.

 

The same company made a lovely job of the Landcrab though.

 

I also flogged my Minichamps 1/18 Capri because the front lights were way too big and sloped forward.

[eddyramrod]

Speaking of which, WTF happened at Oxford Diecast the day they signed off on the 1/43 Bedford HA van?  It's awful!  The headlights are huge and throw the proportions out totally.

[chaseracer]

Somewhere in the Haunted Attic of the Ageing Parentals is a Siku 1:43 mk2 Escort the Owd Giffer brought back from Germany when I was about 10.  

 

I wonder* whether the value has tracked that of the real thing...?

 

[Junkman]

If Siku it should be a MK3 in 1:55 scale.

[sierraman]

Poundland has the 2017 releases of Matchbox in now.

 

The Sikus from the 1980’s were on another level to anything else, really durable metal throughout and invariably of common 80’s chod like Granadas or XJ40s.

[junkyarddog]

Hot Wheels VW square back,along with it's wheel doner.

[junkyarddog]

Wheels swapped,but that paint scheme is awful!!

 

[junkyarddog]

 

Decals removed,and some random green blotches applied.

Then gave it a going over with some weathering effects.

[junkyarddog]

[junkyarddog]

 

This is the stuff I used.

First time ever using stuff like this.

Think I was a bit heavy handed,but I'm happy enough with the results.

 

Sorry for the seperate posts.

Can only upload one at a time from my phone.

[Split_Pin]

I have that squareback but it's in a slightly less horrible colour scheme, red I think.

 

I like what you have done with it. I wish Hotwheels would not Tim Westwood some of their decent castings, especiallly vws

[junkyarddog]

Thanks.

It's a great casting,never found the red one.

I like the green though,it does look like a colour vw would have used.

[Lacquer Peel]

 

Picked up in Home Bargains for £2.99 just because I like weird/bland 90s styling. They had other options too, only Lancias weirdly.

[Split_Pin]

I need to get to HB for one of these!

[Junkman]

The future of our hobby...is 3D printing.

 

I got pointed to this by a tech savvy friend who works for Shapeways.

Basically, you buy the 3D files and get your model printed at any 3D printer's.

 

https://hum3d.com/3d-models/

 

They even have stuff like this:

 

https://hum3d.com/3d-models/proton-saga-1985/

[Datsuncog]

Picked up in Home Bargains for £2.99 just because I like weird/bland 90s styling. They had other options too, only Lancias weirdly.

 

A load of these showed up in nearby branch of HB, then vanished in short order... only to appear on the stall of a marker trader who does toys and models, at £12 a pop. I've no issue with someone making a living, I'm just surprised he reckons he can find two dozen people who want a model of a Lancia Lyra...

 

I did get one (from HB) to compare against my Majorette casting of the Lyra - and yes, they're the same casting but waaaay better detailed in the Solido version.

[RayMK]

The future of our hobby...is 3D printing.

 

I got pointed to this by a tech savvy friend who works for Shapeways.

Basically, you buy the 3D files and get your model printed at any 3D printer's.

 

https://hum3d.com/3d-models/

 

They even have stuff like this:

 

https://hum3d.com/3d-models/proton-saga-1985/

 

 

I know very little about 3d printing.  Can the models (i.e. the files) be scaled to suit a printer or produce a preferred scale?  Are the photos of the printed article or just a computer rendition of the files? The website does not make this particularly clear, though it may be obvious to  those in the 3d printing 'know.'

 

Impressive stuff, nevertheless.  Fortunately for my wallet, they do not list a Hyundai Stellar or a Reliant Regal MKVI  .

[mercrocker]

I was thinking the other day about 3D printing.   Missing seat backs, door panels etc. for less mainstream models that have lost parts and for which there is currently no replacements available.   

[Junkman]

They can be printed to any scale desired.

 

I don't have any experience with 3D, but I doubt that you can plug them directly into a 3d printer without a lot of modification.

A good place to start with learning how to 3d print bodies would be the 3D Warehouse. Their digital models are free, but vary in quality from toy-like to very good.

A digital body is a membrane and must be given thickness to be able to print. You do this by building a series of planes on the inside of the body.

Download Sketchup and learn it. There are numerous videos and websites about it.

 

Having said that, the technology is really only in its infancy and massive progress is being made as I type.

I bet it won't take long and we'll see files we can bring to our local 3d print shop.

 

Do you guys realise that this is the only new technology we've seen in the past 40 years?

[Junkman]

I was thinking the other day about 3D printing.   Missing seat backs, door panels etc. for less mainstream models that have lost parts and for which there is currently no replacements available.   

 

This is already being done by some people, especially in Trumpreich.

You can slag those septics as much as you like, but when it comes to embracing new tech, they are much more receptive.

[Mr Laurence]

I know very little about 3d printing.  Can the models (i.e. the files) be scaled to suit a printer or produce a preferred scale?  Are the photos of the printed article or just a computer rendition of the files? The website does not make this particularly clear, though it may be obvious to  those in the 3d printing 'know.'

 

Impressive stuff, nevertheless.  Fortunately for my wallet, they do not list a Hyundai Stellar or a Reliant Regal MKVI  .

I've had a go on a couple of 3D printers, but I'm by no means an expert, so someone with a bit more experience may be able to give you better answers.

 

It's pretty easy to scale the models. i don't know what size they're at by default on that site, but changing it would be fairly simple. All of the pictures are renderings of the models. A printed version would look somewhat different.

 

It's really interesting technology, and finally getting to a point where if you really wanted to, you could buy a 3D printer and make stuff at home. I'm surprised they aren't used more for making model cars and stuff, although fine detail of a lot of the more affordable printers is pretty poor still.

[Junkman]

To say they aren't used for model car stuff doesn't correctly reflect reality.

 

https://www.shapeways.com/marketplace?type=product&q=vehicles

 

Just search for something you think you need, like e. g. Hemi heads in 1/8 scale.

Also, the speed equipment available for 1/24-25 scale V8s is astounding.

The same goes for model railway stuff.

[Datsuncog]

They can be printed to any scale desired.

 

Fook me - 1:1 scale on this plus a 'nostalgic collectable' V5 & VIN plate combo...

 

 

In all seriousness, this could well be a game-changer for model collecting once 3D printers become more prevalent/capable of high detail reproduction.

 

Some of the examples shown do look a bit off (Mk2 Escort), proportions-wise, but still - very interesting.

 

[Mr Laurence]

To say they aren't used for model car stuff doesn't correctly reflect reality.

 

https://www.shapeways.com/marketplace?type=product&q=vehicles

 

Just search for something you think you need, like e. g. Hemi heads in 1/8 scale.

Also, the speed equipment available for 1/24-25 scale V8s is astounding.

The same goes for model railway stuff.

I'll be honest, I've only briefly looked into its applications for model cars, and didn't find too much. I had no idea there was such a vast selection out there.

 

The absolute last thing I need is a 3D printer, but I am considering it now.

[Junkman]

On an entirely different note, has any of you heard of this company yet?

 

http://www.tiny.com.hk/v33/product_list.asp?cat_id=

[Mr Laurence]

I'm now well and truly lost in all the stuff that shapeways have....

 

Ever wanted to build your own 1/76 Austin maestro van? - Well now you can!

 

 

https://www.shapeways.com/product/9585DAVRB/ooamv01-1-76-austin-maestro-van-fud?optionId=3067961

 

I've also found absolutely loads of old Ford related stuff, and I don't think I've even scratched the surface of what they offer yet.