3D printing vintage parts for display only

[Hoseman50]

Hi, I’ve had a quick search to see if I can find anyone who undertakes 3D printing projects, but couldn’t find anything.
Is this something that anyone does at all?
I have a Tamiya Porsche 934 that I’m restoring, just bought some tyres for it, but would love a set of the 6 spoke wheels as per the box art.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Dadio]

it's all possible , i can even do it provided a few measurements but its kind of expensive as a once off thing , it would take a couple of hours to make prototype CAD models at £20 per hour then if you want shelf queen quality then its going to have to be resin printed so about £2.50 per wheel and the first one I'd have to send to you for test fitting , the CAD model may have to be corrected possibly adding cost and a set of 4 printed at another £10 , so £55 to £60 .... its a lot for a set of wheels that would look good but be too fragile to use , or they could be FDM printed and be strong enough but not look so good

[Hoseman50]

Hi Dadio, thanks for the response. It is quite pricey, but whenever the wheels come up for sale, they always seem to go for well over £100.
I suppose you would need a set of wheels to measure up, that would be another problem.
My only other thought is this. I have bought a static kit of the 934, From which I intended to use the body, plus I have set of wheels from a 935, but not in very good condition. I wondered if I could machine the wheels down on the lathe just to the centres.
Then adapt the static kit wheels to take these centres.
Then CA glue them in place.
Just a thought.

[Hoseman50]

As we speak, a set has just appeared on eBay.

[Dadio]

If it were me and I don't really do shelf cars then I'd be adapting the static model wheels for sure , at a cost of £60 for 3d printed wheels or £100 for the real thing then I think I'd bite the bullet eventually on real ones , thing is I only have runners so I'm not obsessed with perfection so in truth I'd be looking for a used set that were good enough for a runner ....