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I'd like to think I'm motivated, I just lack the time. At least I got one build done this year (Pro Radiant). At this rate, I should be done with all my RC plans in only 20 years!

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I'm not a slot car expert, but I do know that 1:32 is a very common scale. However, I won't be selling any of the parts I'm making; it's just for fun/learning.

I hope to print the whole chassis next week some time...

Thanks, Paul!

kink wrote:Look like a fun project. I guess you can keep the cad files so in future when the printers get better you can produce much smoother parts.

Absolutely! When I get this mostly figured out, I plan on releasing the 3D files so others can build on them if they like.

Lookin' good! I don't think a straight printed piece will hold up, even with the lattice. Nylon will do beter than fragile ABS, but I still think the rigors of actual use will tear it apart in short order. However, introduce some aluminum braces and reinforcements in the right places,n I think you'...

We're getting closer!

Here you go! 1:32 Scale (with 3x wall thickness). Anything smaller would be very tough to print with any detail.

Very nice work so far! This is an idea I have that maybe you could bring to life...a tiny 1/64 scale or smaller chassis of your design to use as a keychain, maybe with the site's logo engraved on it? It's possible, although I'd have to fudge the scale for much of the geometry. 1/64 scale would make...

http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=31253&start=60 just a link to the thread ive been posting on. almost every major part has been modeled so far. the ones i can think of off hand are motor plate, front bulkhead, rear bulkhead, front arms, rear arms, caster blocks, front hub carrie...

Great project Robert. You're just a bit ahead of the rubber-band/balsa racer I've been working on. :oops: I think a 1/18 RC10 would be a cool project. Maybe steal a transmission from an existing model or go direct drive. :mrgreen: Thanks! Well, it is mostly virtual at the moment, so at least that b...

I'm using a Solidoodle 2, which is a capable (I typically print at 0.3mm resolution...it will go down to 0.1mm if needed), but inexpensive printer. The learning curve was somewhat steep (I'm still learning new things after a year) as the Solidoodle uses all open source software. The printer, softwar...

I can print with nylon on my printer, but it's more challenging to use than ABS as the nylon absorbs quite a bit of moisture and must be dried prior to use. I may try to order some next week and bake it in one of the lab ovens at around 110 C for a for a day or so. I'll probably make a run with the ...

Thanks, Jason!

The ABS should be strong enough in theory, but an injected molded chassis is stronger than a printed one, so we'll see. The interior lattice helps on stiffness, but not on impact. :wink: Many members of The Open RC project use ABS and same type of printer. It seems to be going well for them, althoug...

Thanks! I thought about the stiffeners too; they could probably run over the top if needed or I can just get out the ol' dremel and make some notches after the fact.