It's a slightly shorter episode this time, but that's **not** because it **wasn't** a lot of work! Special thanks to our Patreons and Supporters for helping us get this printer, I have a feeling it's going to see some use! 😎www.patreon.com/FanatikBuilds
Excellent work, I'm a composite engineer, you should definitely print the bumper with some thickness and very little infill, the thickness acts like a sandwich panel and by spacing out the composite layers, it increases the parts bending ridigidity significantly. Then you can cover the front of the bumper with a finishing layer of fiberglass cloth and add some layers for strength in the backside of the bumper. Doing this lets you achieve very strong parts without using too many layers of composite material, keeping down the cost and weight.
The second set printed at 1cm thickness with 10% infill is vastly superior for sure! Thanks Amir, appreciate the advice and I hope you’ll like how it all comes together! Have a great weekend 🫡🙏
This should be a S.E.M.A car when it's finished the amount of design and engineering is stellar almost every aspect has been re-thought and re-engineered
Gotta admit, as someone who 3D prints for other hobby things, I would've more thought in terms of merely shaping a finished layer on top of the print and then turning that into a buck to mold the surface for the actual part in something more durable and temperature-resistant. In hobby areas like cosplay costumes and props, we also use PETG filament instead, since it sands nicer (less gunking up the sandpaper) and is slightly more temperature resistant. Sanding and filling the surface is a pain, but a necessary one. Even PETG is not as temperature-resistant as ABS, but you don't have to deal with a chamber around the printer to keep the temperature steady because ABS as a material is such a "spoilt princess".
I finally found it!!!!! I lost this channel a few years ago and no matter what i did i couldnt find it again!! Changed phones, changed youtube accounts and could never remember the name of the channel but remembered the build. So happy i have lots to catch up on!
I have to admire your work over the years and it is no way like a "conventional restoration", but rather a piece of art in the finest tradition, done in a small garage. I also admire your understanding and use of technology, which is beyond my level of comprehension! At 75, I simply don't compute. I have followed your build since day 1 and it has been a fascinating journey.
I am so thrilled with the new bumper design. You somehow stuck to your guns while also honoring the natural curves and original design. I’m so frickin impressed.
Nose looks great. Amazing how much difference painting the splitter black makes to the overall appearance and as you say, ties it in nicely with the original chin spoiler.
Should have done it like this in the first place, but that’s why you sit on an idea like this for a while! New thoughts always come in time 😎 cheers man, appreciate it!
Love that slight narrowing of the front valance. I think it really helps tie the styling in with the sides, where it curves down and under to the sill. Really keeps the design cohesive. And as a plus, it looks cool to have a bit of the tyre tread peeking out in the frontal view. 👍
It’s a very interesting look for sure! Makes it a bit awkward as there’s so much bodywork exposed to road debris, but some PPF should help to prevent too many rod chips! 🤞 Glad you like the design here, hope all’s going well for you 😎✌️🔥
That is a fantastic process. It looks great. If the heat from the hot melt glue is a problem , maybe you could try Weldwood contact adhesive. The pins would keep the parts lined up ,so there would be no misalignment issues. And no heat. But, Weldwood might not be compatible with that type of plastic. Just a thought.
Thanks James, the hot glue seems to have worked out well enough for these forms thankfully! End-use parts would need something better though for sure 👍 cheers, and thanks!
Harry here from Toronto - Wow, so exciting and inspiring. I heartily endorse the mods to move the design from a 280Z back to the Triumph realm, great work. And honestly, the 3D printed mould idea is first class and a great use of 80 hours! Hahaha. BTW, I so loved your windshield wiper video I've watched it about 8 times! Also your roof hinge videos get frequent views. Pretty sure this front end cowling will fall into the same category. I'm beyond impressed by you guys! Thanks for the good times.
Thanks so much Harry! I’m really glad you like the tweaks to the design 🙏🥳 ha, I’m sure happy it was it and not me that was running for that long! A huge part of why I got it, let it run and I can carry on with other things! That’s awesome to hear, thanks so much for the support and encouragement, really means a lot and I look forward to carrying on with the next steps! Hope you’ll enjoy 😎🔥 have a great weekend!
I just binged all 40 episodes of this build after hearing about it for the FIRST time last week. Im kinda sad that im all caught up now because this is scratching the itch left behind from project binky. Keep up the good work, cant wait for the next installment.
Awesome to hear, glad you found the project and thanks for the support! Trying to stick to an end of month release schedule, so hopefully not a long wait for Ep41 - cheers! 😎👍
Outstanding....just a couple of months ago I said to myself he's used everything but a 3d printer...and wow 3d printer is being used...,😆👍.... when is all said and done.... SEMA TIME yes indeed....💯🤙🙂🙏
I’ve been watching this build since the beginning and the level of engineering on every piece of this car is amazing. I thank you guys for sharing, it does inspire others to work on their own projects. ✌️
It’s awesome to have long time viewers like yourself still following the project Vince! Thanks for the continued support and encouragement, I’m so glad you enjoy our antics! 😊🙏🔥
I found this series this week and I already finished the last episode 😢 Well done with the build so far, it is really impressive and on a whole other level. I am looking forward to seeing the finished product however long it might take!
All that was missing from this video was an Allen run to the kitchen for a biscuit 🙂I was pleased to see all the references to other channels as they are quite good one. You guys are nailing this build - so pleased you are taking the time to do things correctly the third or fourth time. We all learn from your experiences! All the best and continued success!
@@FanatikBuilds I am grateful for all of the tutorials that you and your Father have provided. I too am in the process of a frame-off restoration project, a 1967 GT6. I feel that I have a great advantage though, 90% of the body tub is GREAT, only a few minor areas of “ Swiss Cheese”🤣🤣🤣 I’m having a grand time in the shop I built, in my “retirement”🤣🤣
You don't do things the easy way do ya bud 😂 , 3D printers to design your bumper wow but you know all the hard work is going to pay off , and as you rightfully said in your last message to me look what you have learned along the way , thats what its all about and enjoying it .😎😎🤘🤘
Haha, what would be the fun in that Karl! 😂✌️ thanks so much, I enjoy the project and it’s amazing to have added this new capability to my arsenal! Hope you’re well, all the best to ya! 🔥
This was super fun to watch! It’s fascinating whet can be done in a garage today. I used to service the TR’s waaayyyy back and always loved the styling of the GT6. You’re doing a great job 👍🏻😁
Yooo a wild “tofu auto works” another awesome channel. Great for auto body, molds, plugs, etc… Also keep up the great work. Love seeing new episodes with progress.
Man your build is awesome you're not just wacking old shit together but actually designing and engineering pieces for the build in a tiny one car garage in southern ontario canada that's so cool I love Canadian content your videos are far and few between so its nice to finally see one pop up I'm in ottawa keep the videos coming
Ahh... now I see what it is, Mike! Looking good, buddy!! Cheers. Leigh. PS: I've managed to get my bump steer down to 0.25 degrees per side! That'll do nicely!!
From a professional Automotive Designer; Good job! Loving the front bumper, its looking really good! - This video has been really useful to me (I'm currently restomodding my 1964 Pontiac, over here in the UK!)
This looks lovely! I can't wait to see how it comes out! Something that some mustang owners do to protect the side skirts or rear bodywork is add little mud flaps. That may be worth doing on your spats to help protect them from rocks etc. that will kick uo when you're laying down that V8 power!! Great video as always!
Means a lot Pablo, thanks very much! Not opposed to flaps at all ... we both have them on our daily drivers! Just not 100% it's what I want for this but it might be worth it to protect the paint 😊👍 Cheers!
would love to see a little deeper dive into the design steps you used - i know thats not your channels direction but i am taking a similar approach for my Chevy Nova resto mod that unfortunately hit a major stall - I pull so much of your channel for inspiration - I even bought a 3d printer to for building the one off parts that i dont have the skills to build on my own Anyways - just another fellow Canadian that appreciates what you are doing over on the other side of the country From the West to the East - thanks for keeping me inspired and the dream alive
With PLA, you might find that on a moderately hot day you are going to see a heck of a lot of movement with PLA. It simply isn't going to hold up. ABS is a good choice. Keep in mind that it's a bugger to print ABS without an enclosure. Which can be fixed with a cardboard box. Also, at Saturn we found that vertically hung panels (door panels, fenders) did good, while horizontal panels (roof, hood, trunk lid) couldn't be kept from sagging without reinforcing the panel to the point where it weighed as much, or more, than the original steel part. And using plastic parts forced us to widen the gaps on the car. Lastly, there are tricks like vapor smoothing that you can do to reduce (or even get out of) sanding. It's something that you have to be careful with, but really is no issue if you do it outside.
Thanks very much for the advice, it’s amazing the breadth of backgrounds I’ve seen in the comments! I’m not actually planning to use the plastic in the final parts though! They’re going to be forms for fibreglass only… as mentioned earlier in the video I’m not planning a plug-mold-final part process this time… just 3D print-final part directly. More finishing work on the actual components, but much less work to get there! The PLA forms can be dismantled or discarded afterwards 👍 cheers!
@@FanatikBuilds Check out "Vapor smoothing" then. It'll cut down on the sanding. Apparently it does work fairly well on PLA, even though it was intended for ABS.
So it looks like a 240Z. That’s another pretty looking motor, but imho the Triumph takes 1st place. U are doing her some real justice, cos she looking more gorgeous with every episode ✌️🇬🇧
Appreciate it Mark, thanks! And of course, any similarity between the two cars is actually the Datsun looking like the Triumph … not the other way around! The GT6 did come first after all! 🙂👍 cheers!
Thanks man, apparently super glue works well on PLA. The hot glue and pins seem to be holding well enough for these parts’ intended purpose, but it’s good to have a fall-back! Cheers, appreciate it! 🙏🔥
Nice! The tweaks you made really helped. Always worth putting design projects away for a few weeks and then usually changing the first thing that pokes you in the eye when you next look at it.
Awesome job, both the bumper project and explaining the basics to interested viewers. The nice thing about photogrammetry scans is that you can rescale the scan data with measurements you've taken off the real object to combine both datasets into a usable base for your new parts.
@@FanatikBuilds Also keep your printer in mind for later addons for the interior, like custom gauge clusters for additional elements (engine/boost metrics and the like). Though in those cases you're better off printing them in ASA or polycarbonate, filaments that need a chamber and air extraction because of the hazardous gases their use pumps out. Some people gor outright poisoning from ASA fumes adding up over weeks. Should be possible to sand them smooth and spraying them with automotive paints.
An excellent alternative to using hot glue, is standard superglue and backing-soda as an activator / filler. With a bit of practices, it will provide a far stronger and cleaner joint.
I did read up about that, thought I’d give this a try though as it was on hand and if it didn’t hold well enough I could always pull it apart and redo with superglue 👍 for an end use part, I’d definitely go that route. Cheers!
Clever solution to alter the visuals with color, painting the spoiler lip black. Your computer skills are very impressive. Excellent job with the 3D design and printing. I would not have been surprised, tho, if you pulled out an old English Wheel and produced a grill! Sorry if you previously provided it, but please share a project schedule/timeline of all jobs remaining til completion, including the bonnet louvers we fans unanimously approved back in Episode 27. I hope you didn't forget 🤔 Thanks
Thanks man, really appreciate it 😊🙏 I’d love to have tried that, but the livelihoods of getting matching panels with zero experience is pretty low! … no specific timeline really, it takes as long as it takes to be perfect! I’d love to be at paint stage next year, but we’ll see, there’s a lot to be done still. I plan on getting the car to nearly a finished state before paint, as I’ve seen too many projects get colour, only to need more grinding and welding done afterwards. Like Project Binky we’ll be doing a dry fit before stripping it down, but maybe we can fire it up while it’s still in primer 😉👌👍 cheers! … oh, and louvres are 100% a go! They are even in the 3d model if you look real close 💪
Yep, the black lip helps tons. Although now the twisted part of my brain is wondering about doing the whole car in Vanta Black /except/ for the lip, which should obvs be done in some insanely bright/loud pink color. Welcome to my brain; I get to live with it full time. :)
One thing I might recommend (although it adds a couple steps…) is rather than using the 3d print as a mold, use it as a buck to make a mold to then finally make a finished part. This way you can make the show side of you mold very smooth and hopefully have good surface finish on the final part. The middle man mold here doesn’t need to be overly strong or thick, just a couple of layers of chopped strand mat should do. But then you could body work and sand smooth the face of the mold that will become the show side of the part while also (maybe) gaining back the dimensions that you would otherwise lose. Looking great though, keep up the good work
Yep, great technique, but as mentioned I’d like to avoid the time and expense of doing that! If we ever damage our bumper, I can always reprint a new form and jump straight to fibreglass! Just a bit of bodywork to finish though of course. I held on to the molds from my boat for over 10yrs before I threw them out and I shouldn’t have waited that long, just a waste of our limited storage space! Thanks though man, really appreciate it 😎🔥✌️
Nick Ziroli has very light weight fiberglass cloth with no sizing. Drapes easily over compound curves. Probably what is needed for the exterior, as the composite engineer described. Nick's price is very good too.
Hi i used this technique to make a ducati mudguard mould. I made mine thicker with minimal infill, honeycomb style. Had to skim the surface. Yours look great.
One autistic mechanical design engineer runs the Foothill Paint & Fabrications channel... and he JUST uploaded HIS windshield wiper redesign. So... you are in good company. He's growing his channel, but I think it's still pretty small... Still - every time I see an upload from you I get excited with anticipation as I start to view the upload. (Only 17 minutes?!? Sigh... lol) Love your project - I still think it rivals Binky for best project on the net. I love your bumper/spoiler design and your willingness to try other methods of design and development. Very cool!! Thanks for sharing this with us... can't wait for the next installment!
I've done lots of fiberglass work, making a mold isn't that difficult and its how I do everything now. It is false economy not to. I did try 3d printing a buck for the fenders for my scale 37 chevy because of all the complex curves, but ultimately it required lots of work and it would have been easier to just make it in foam. So that is how I'm doing the rest. Great to see your progress.
It’s not that it’s difficult, it’s the extra expense and then the issue of storing them on the off chance we need to use them again! If we ever damage our bumper, I can always reprint a new form and jump straight to fibreglass… Just a bit of bodywork to finish though of course. I held on to the molds from my boat for over 10yrs before I threw them out and I shouldn’t have waited that long, just a waste of our limited storage space! Thanks though man, really appreciate it 😎🔥✌️
@@FanatikBuilds The key is to make the molds just strong enough to make one part or two or however many you need in 1 or 2 days. They warp in a matter of days. If you make them stronger, then you are doing it wrong as a budget process. The 3d printing always has flaws, and making big things takes hours and hours and can fail after 4 hours making the part garbage.
I think they have given up on Binky because they've been completely outclassed. I was so impressed with what you were doing at the begining that now I need a new word.
It's a slightly shorter episode this time, but that's **not** because it **wasn't** a lot of work! Special thanks to our Patreons and Supporters for helping us get this printer, I have a feeling it's going to see some use! 😎www.patreon.com/FanatikBuilds
Slightly shorter yet just as sweet. Amazing work.
Thanks Mike, appreciate it man! 🙏🔥
The new bumper design is spot on. 3D printing changes the game entirely.
Cheers Jeff, glad you like the changes, I’m much happier with it this way! 👍🔥
Excellent work, I'm a composite engineer, you should definitely print the bumper with some thickness and very little infill, the thickness acts like a sandwich panel and by spacing out the composite layers, it increases the parts bending ridigidity significantly. Then you can cover the front of the bumper with a finishing layer of fiberglass cloth and add some layers for strength in the backside of the bumper. Doing this lets you achieve very strong parts without using too many layers of composite material, keeping down the cost and weight.
The second set printed at 1cm thickness with 10% infill is vastly superior for sure! Thanks Amir, appreciate the advice and I hope you’ll like how it all comes together! Have a great weekend 🫡🙏
Do you have the use of a printer big enough to make the piece in one piece?
This should be a S.E.M.A car when it's finished the amount of design and engineering is stellar almost every aspect has been re-thought and re-engineered
Beautifully done in your usual style with a combination of new-tech and good ole’ garage disk grinder work. Nice job!
Gotta admit, as someone who 3D prints for other hobby things, I would've more thought in terms of merely shaping a finished layer on top of the print and then turning that into a buck to mold the surface for the actual part in something more durable and temperature-resistant.
In hobby areas like cosplay costumes and props, we also use PETG filament instead, since it sands nicer (less gunking up the sandpaper) and is slightly more temperature resistant. Sanding and filling the surface is a pain, but a necessary one. Even PETG is not as temperature-resistant as ABS, but you don't have to deal with a chamber around the printer to keep the temperature steady because ABS as a material is such a "spoilt princess".
I finally found it!!!!! I lost this channel a few years ago and no matter what i did i couldnt find it again!! Changed phones, changed youtube accounts and could never remember the name of the channel but remembered the build. So happy i have lots to catch up on!
So glad you found it again, great to have you back! Hope you’ll enjoy catching up, the last few years have seen a lot of progress! 😎🔥💪
I loved that voice in of Matt saying, "never not sand." I love his deadpan humor. Genius design. Great job, as usual.
I have to admire your work over the years and it is no way like a "conventional restoration", but rather a piece of art in the finest tradition, done in a small garage. I also admire your understanding and use of technology, which is beyond my level of comprehension! At 75, I simply don't compute. I have followed your build since day 1 and it has been a fascinating journey.
It’s wonderful to have had you along for the ride all these years! Thanks for the continued support and encouragement, it means a lot! 🙏🔥
My three Spitfires (one with a TR6 engine) would be proud to be ”distantly“ related….Brilliant Work!
Cheers Bill! ✌️
I am so thrilled with the new bumper design. You somehow stuck to your guns while also honoring the natural curves and original design. I’m so frickin impressed.
Really appreciate it Charlie! So glad you like it! 😊🙏🔥
Thanks for the mention!! 🙂
Your quality work is worth sharing! Hope I’ll someday be half as good🤞 Great hearing from you, all the best. 👍
Retro power cars reference - NICE -
Superfastmatt - NICE -
Bad obsession- ? -
LOVE THOSE CHANNELS
BoM’s been mentioned so many times it was due to reference some others! 😎🔥 Don’t forget @RonCovell and @TofuAutoWorks though!
Don't forget Ron - fantastic metal worker, almost Merlin-level skills.
@@FanatikBuilds TAW is amazing. I can't wait until the Stagea GTR wagon is done!
Nose looks great. Amazing how much difference painting the splitter black makes to the overall appearance and as you say, ties it in nicely with the original chin spoiler.
Should have done it like this in the first place, but that’s why you sit on an idea like this for a while! New thoughts always come in time 😎 cheers man, appreciate it!
You know it's all going well when the Corbyn Kites-tracked montage kicks in. Looking good gentlemen!
Haha 😊 thanks Adam, really appreciate it! 🙏✌️
Love that slight narrowing of the front valance. I think it really helps tie the styling in with the sides, where it curves down and under to the sill. Really keeps the design cohesive. And as a plus, it looks cool to have a bit of the tyre tread peeking out in the frontal view. 👍
It’s a very interesting look for sure! Makes it a bit awkward as there’s so much bodywork exposed to road debris, but some PPF should help to prevent too many rod chips! 🤞 Glad you like the design here, hope all’s going well for you 😎✌️🔥
That is a fantastic process. It looks great. If the heat from the hot melt glue is a problem , maybe you could try Weldwood contact adhesive. The pins would keep the parts lined up ,so there would be no misalignment issues. And no heat. But, Weldwood might not be compatible with that type of plastic. Just a thought.
Thanks James, the hot glue seems to have worked out well enough for these forms thankfully! End-use parts would need something better though for sure 👍 cheers, and thanks!
Although I love the videos, there is no other car on UA-cam I look forward to a driving video of more than this one.
Looking forward to that too! Enjoying the build though 😎✌️
Harry here from Toronto - Wow, so exciting and inspiring. I heartily endorse the mods to move the design from a 280Z back to the Triumph realm, great work. And honestly, the 3D printed mould idea is first class and a great use of 80 hours! Hahaha. BTW, I so loved your windshield wiper video I've watched it about 8 times! Also your roof hinge videos get frequent views. Pretty sure this front end cowling will fall into the same category. I'm beyond impressed by you guys! Thanks for the good times.
Thanks so much Harry! I’m really glad you like the tweaks to the design 🙏🥳 ha, I’m sure happy it was it and not me that was running for that long! A huge part of why I got it, let it run and I can carry on with other things! That’s awesome to hear, thanks so much for the support and encouragement, really means a lot and I look forward to carrying on with the next steps! Hope you’ll enjoy 😎🔥 have a great weekend!
You need to patent that design & market it!
Ha! Thanks man, so glad you like it! 😁🔥🙏
I just binged all 40 episodes of this build after hearing about it for the FIRST time last week. Im kinda sad that im all caught up now because this is scratching the itch left behind from project binky. Keep up the good work, cant wait for the next installment.
Awesome to hear, glad you found the project and thanks for the support! Trying to stick to an end of month release schedule, so hopefully not a long wait for Ep41 - cheers! 😎👍
Watching this build and the Crucible Coachworks build, and now I gotta do something with all this inspiration and get in the garage
10/10! I completely agree with the original criticisms, and absolutely love the changes!
Thanks man, really glad you like the tweaks! 🥳🔥👍
Outstanding....just a couple of months ago I said to myself he's used everything but a 3d printer...and wow 3d printer is being used...,😆👍.... when is all said and done.... SEMA TIME yes indeed....💯🤙🙂🙏
Haha, I’m a bit physic! 😉 cheers man, hope you’re keeping well! 💪🔥
@@FanatikBuilds 👍
Just wow! The ability to use the technology is as important as the technology itself.
Giving out my best shot anyway, Dale! 😊✌️ thanks, and cheers!
I’ve been watching this build since the beginning and the level of engineering on every piece of this car is amazing. I thank you guys for sharing, it does inspire others to work on their own projects. ✌️
It’s awesome to have long time viewers like yourself still following the project Vince! Thanks for the continued support and encouragement, I’m so glad you enjoy our antics! 😊🙏🔥
I found this series this week and I already finished the last episode 😢
Well done with the build so far, it is really impressive and on a whole other level.
I am looking forward to seeing the finished product however long it might take!
Glad you found us and thanks very much! It means a lot, I hope you'll enjoy what's to come 😊🙏 Please ask a friend or two to subscribe!
Love it! Changes are spot on and bring some awesome modern styling cues to a classic.
Really glad you like it, thanks man! 😊🙏🔥
Absolutely awesome 👍😊🇨🇦
Thanks Phil! 🙏🔥🇨🇦
As always great work!!!!
Really appreciate it man! 🔥
All that was missing from this video was an Allen run to the kitchen for a biscuit 🙂I was pleased to see all the references to other channels as they are quite good one. You guys are nailing this build - so pleased you are taking the time to do things correctly the third or fourth time. We all learn from your experiences! All the best and continued success!
Cheers man, really appreciate it! 😎🔥
I’m absolutely floored!! Astonishing craftsmanship in forethought! Your product is absolutely stunning!!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that and am glad you like it! 😊🙏🔥
@@FanatikBuilds
I am grateful for all of the tutorials that you and your Father have provided.
I too am in the process of a frame-off restoration project, a 1967 GT6.
I feel that I have a great advantage though, 90% of the body tub is GREAT, only a few minor areas of “ Swiss Cheese”🤣🤣🤣
I’m having a grand time in the shop I built, in my “retirement”🤣🤣
Awesome! Enjoy building your own GT6, great to know another one of these little cars will be returning to the road someday! 👏👍
I’m speechless! Good job! 👏👏👏
Really appreciate it man, thanks! 🔥✌️
This is one of my top 3 favorite car UA-cam channels!
Along with? BIY (Build It Yourself) and Super Fast Matt? or Maybe Crucible Coachworks?
You don't do things the easy way do ya bud 😂 , 3D printers to design your bumper wow but you know all the hard work is going to pay off , and as you rightfully said in your last message to me look what you have learned along the way , thats what its all about and enjoying it .😎😎🤘🤘
Haha, what would be the fun in that Karl! 😂✌️ thanks so much, I enjoy the project and it’s amazing to have added this new capability to my arsenal! Hope you’re well, all the best to ya! 🔥
This was super fun to watch! It’s fascinating whet can be done in a garage today. I used to service the TR’s waaayyyy back and always loved the styling of the GT6. You’re doing a great job 👍🏻😁
It’s certainly amazing what can be done with modern technology for sure! Thank you, really appreciate it 😊🙏💪
Looking good, can't wait for next one!
Thanks very much man, appreciate it! Stay tuned for what’s next 😎✌️
Looking good. You're right, the black lip makes it look way better, it'll be perfect with the barbie pink finish.
It’s the obvious colour choice when you really think about it! 😂✌️
Fantastic job. Love these videos. Hope that family are keeping safe and well.
Thank you Allan, really glad to hear it! We’re doing well thanks, hope the same is true for you 🙂🔥✌️
Bravo! I loved this episode.
Wow!
Wow, good effort! I'm an engineering patternmaker, interesting see the plug being made! Great project
That’s awesome! Thank you, means a lot! 🙏💪
Dude you impress me more and more every video
Apparently insanity knows no bounds! 😅✌️
Beautiful work, love the 3D print bodywork content ❤
Cheers Adam! 😎🔥
A craftsman as always. Keep it up
How very ikea of you to make plugs for assembly lol brilliant next an Allen key haha. Love this car great job !!!
Haha, I guess they’d list this as “bil stötfångare” … car not included! 😁💪 cheers man!
Simply amazing, i'm incredibly hyped for the next part i love the design too.
Cheers man! Really appreciate it! 🙏✌️
Great video 👍 Brilliant execution of design and printing etc is a candidate for retro power 2.0 build.😊.
Means a lot man, thank you! 🙏🔥
Your work is amazing! I am in awe of you and your creation. The design looks great, and I can't wait to see what comes next!
Thanks so much Jerry, really appreciate it! I hope you’ll like what’s to come! 😊🙏🔥
I love the 240Z vibe.
LCS - I’m just here to feed the algorithm. Patreon for the win …
@@Papa-Bogey Cheers man, appreciate the continued support! Hope you have a great Labour Day weekend! 🎉👍
Absolutely awesome what you've done with some hard work and thought! Keep it up!
Thanks man, means a lot to me! 😊🙏✌️
Damn, this boy is good. All in a one car garage too….
Too stubborn to let little things like physics and common sense tell me to do otherwise! 😉😎✌️
I love the new design, and your creativity is amazing. Keep up the great work
So glad to hear it, thanks! 💪✌️
Great design. Looks good.
Thank you Scott, glad you like it! 🙏🔥
Was going to say check out how Tofu auto works does these, then you showed a quick clip of tofu. This is going to look great!
Nice, looks excellent.
Yooo a wild “tofu auto works” another awesome channel. Great for auto body, molds, plugs, etc…
Also keep up the great work. Love seeing new episodes with progress.
Cheers Rafael! ✌️🙂
Great video once again and the people you follow like Superfast Matt are great creators as well so you sit very well right in there 👍
That means a lot man, thank you! Hope you’re doing well 😎💪🔥
Rock on and carry on. 👍 Love the channel and what you all do.
Cheers Jon, that means a ton to me! 🔥🙏
Man your build is awesome you're not just wacking old shit together but actually designing and engineering pieces for the build in a tiny one car garage in southern ontario canada that's so cool I love Canadian content your videos are far and few between so its nice to finally see one pop up I'm in ottawa keep the videos coming
Ahh... now I see what it is, Mike! Looking good, buddy!! Cheers. Leigh. PS: I've managed to get my bump steer down to 0.25 degrees per side! That'll do nicely!!
Haha, thanks Leigh! Slowly slowly catch a monkey! Good on ya, I’d say that was more than acceptable! 👏
From a professional Automotive Designer; Good job! Loving the front bumper, its looking really good! - This video has been really useful to me (I'm currently restomodding my 1964 Pontiac, over here in the UK!)
That means a ton to me, thank you! All the best with your Pontiac build, ironic though… if we swapped cars, we both could have saved a lot of cash! 😅😉
That is just so awesome for prototyping and getting to a mold.
It's really a game changer!
Phenomenal job, what an amazing process. There is nothing you cant do!
I’d be completely lost without Google and UA-cam! Cheers man 😊✌️
That looks wicked cool! Great work!
👍 best kind of shenanigans on YT 👍
Means a great deal to me Joell, thank you! 💪🙏
Interesting project. Can’t wait to see what you do with the paint color
This looks lovely! I can't wait to see how it comes out! Something that some mustang owners do to protect the side skirts or rear bodywork is add little mud flaps. That may be worth doing on your spats to help protect them from rocks etc. that will kick uo when you're laying down that V8 power!! Great video as always!
Means a lot Pablo, thanks very much! Not opposed to flaps at all ... we both have them on our daily drivers! Just not 100% it's what I want for this but it might be worth it to protect the paint 😊👍 Cheers!
would love to see a little deeper dive into the design steps you used - i know thats not your channels direction but i am taking a similar approach for my Chevy Nova resto mod that unfortunately hit a major stall - I pull so much of your channel for inspiration - I even bought a 3d printer to for building the one off parts that i dont have the skills to build on my own
Anyways - just another fellow Canadian that appreciates what you are doing over on the other side of the country
From the West to the East - thanks for keeping me inspired and the dream alive
Thanks man, I may do a deeper dive at some point, for now, check out Tofu Auto Works and Street Bandito for ideas! ✌️ cheers! 💪🇨🇦
With PLA, you might find that on a moderately hot day you are going to see a heck of a lot of movement with PLA. It simply isn't going to hold up. ABS is a good choice. Keep in mind that it's a bugger to print ABS without an enclosure. Which can be fixed with a cardboard box.
Also, at Saturn we found that vertically hung panels (door panels, fenders) did good, while horizontal panels (roof, hood, trunk lid) couldn't be kept from sagging without reinforcing the panel to the point where it weighed as much, or more, than the original steel part. And using plastic parts forced us to widen the gaps on the car.
Lastly, there are tricks like vapor smoothing that you can do to reduce (or even get out of) sanding. It's something that you have to be careful with, but really is no issue if you do it outside.
Thanks very much for the advice, it’s amazing the breadth of backgrounds I’ve seen in the comments! I’m not actually planning to use the plastic in the final parts though! They’re going to be forms for fibreglass only… as mentioned earlier in the video I’m not planning a plug-mold-final part process this time… just 3D print-final part directly. More finishing work on the actual components, but much less work to get there! The PLA forms can be dismantled or discarded afterwards 👍 cheers!
@@FanatikBuilds Check out "Vapor smoothing" then. It'll cut down on the sanding. Apparently it does work fairly well on PLA, even though it was intended for ABS.
Hot tip: PLA loves superglue. Sticks very well. I use 2.4mm TIG wire for locating pins. Great Blender work, too. Using it for accurate models 🤌
TIG wire! Why didn’t I think of that!! Cheers Tim, really appreciate that, and I’m glad you like it! 🙂✌️
Looking good. I like the style of the bumper.
So it looks like a 240Z. That’s another pretty looking motor, but imho the Triumph takes 1st place. U are doing her some real justice, cos she looking more gorgeous with every episode ✌️🇬🇧
Appreciate it Mark, thanks! And of course, any similarity between the two cars is actually the Datsun looking like the Triumph … not the other way around! The GT6 did come first after all! 🙂👍 cheers!
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Yep that’s a fact mate 😂👍
When the synth wave hits you know they are making progress
Im new here. Instaltly impressed. Great episode, ill try to get caught up asap.
Subscribed.
Welcome! Really glad you found the channel! Some of the old videos are harder to watch, but I hope you’ll enjoy the journey we’ve been on! 🔥👍
Excellent use of your 3D printer! Your work is very clever, as always! Kudos!
Had some further thoughts on the concept and I'm excited to see where this goes! Thanks very much, it's appreciated🙏 😎
The final air dam design looks really good. And the spats and subtle rear spoiler nicely fit the overall theme.
Glad you like it! Thanks 😊🙏
Much awaited, much appreciated looking forward to excellent work as always from you. ✌️
Thanks very much Marcus! Means a lot to me! 😊🙏✌️
Love it! Can't wait for the next installment
Glad to hear it Dean! Hope you have a great weekend and stay tuned for what’s next! 😎🥳✌️
Look into solvent welding for plastics, very useful technique for the type of stuff you're doing. Loving the project so far!
Thanks man, apparently super glue works well on PLA. The hot glue and pins seem to be holding well enough for these parts’ intended purpose, but it’s good to have a fall-back! Cheers, appreciate it! 🙏🔥
Great work, first time around I think you got close, and then each step forward improves fidelity
Really appreciate that, thanks! 😊🙏🔥
Nice! The tweaks you made really helped. Always worth putting design projects away for a few weeks and then usually changing the first thing that pokes you in the eye when you next look at it.
Few weeks … months … a year+! Whatever it takes! 😂 cheers James, really glad you like the updates! 🙏
It’s looking great just wish you made more of them
Ha, maybe this car will be prototype 1, and we’ll do a small batch production of it for sale someday! 😁
Sometimes tech is soooo sweet.
It has its distinct advantages at times! 😎✌️
I like the blue!
Great work
Awesome job, both the bumper project and explaining the basics to interested viewers.
The nice thing about photogrammetry scans is that you can rescale the scan data with measurements you've taken off the real object to combine both datasets into a usable base for your new parts.
Exactly! It’s a really amazing process that I’ve enjoyed experimenting with! Thanks man, appreciate it 😎💪
@@FanatikBuilds Also keep your printer in mind for later addons for the interior, like custom gauge clusters for additional elements (engine/boost metrics and the like). Though in those cases you're better off printing them in ASA or polycarbonate, filaments that need a chamber and air extraction because of the hazardous gases their use pumps out. Some people gor outright poisoning from ASA fumes adding up over weeks. Should be possible to sand them smooth and spraying them with automotive paints.
Hey you took my suggestion on the rear spoiler! Nice!
Haha, glad you like it, I agree it suits the rest of the tweaks really well! 🙂👍
Great job!
Love the 3D printed , umm, thing!!! (It;s late and i am tired, just not tired enouugh to miss an episode!!!
Haha, thanks man, appreciate it! 😎✌️
Shout out to Tofu Auto Works! That guy is building some sick rides.
An excellent alternative to using hot glue, is standard superglue and backing-soda as an activator / filler.
With a bit of practices, it will provide a far stronger and cleaner joint.
I did read up about that, thought I’d give this a try though as it was on hand and if it didn’t hold well enough I could always pull it apart and redo with superglue 👍 for an end use part, I’d definitely go that route. Cheers!
Clever solution to alter the visuals with color, painting the spoiler lip black. Your computer skills are very impressive. Excellent job with the 3D design and printing. I would not have been surprised, tho, if you pulled out an old English Wheel and produced a grill!
Sorry if you previously provided it, but please share a project schedule/timeline of all jobs remaining til completion, including the bonnet louvers we fans unanimously approved back in Episode 27. I hope you didn't forget 🤔
Thanks
Thanks man, really appreciate it 😊🙏 I’d love to have tried that, but the livelihoods of getting matching panels with zero experience is pretty low! … no specific timeline really, it takes as long as it takes to be perfect! I’d love to be at paint stage next year, but we’ll see, there’s a lot to be done still. I plan on getting the car to nearly a finished state before paint, as I’ve seen too many projects get colour, only to need more grinding and welding done afterwards. Like Project Binky we’ll be doing a dry fit before stripping it down, but maybe we can fire it up while it’s still in primer 😉👌👍 cheers! … oh, and louvres are 100% a go! They are even in the 3d model if you look real close 💪
Yep, the black lip helps tons. Although now the twisted part of my brain is wondering about doing the whole car in Vanta Black /except/ for the lip, which should obvs be done in some insanely bright/loud pink color. Welcome to my brain; I get to live with it full time. :)
Hot pink is such as obvious choice when you think about it! 😉 cheers Noah!
One thing I might recommend (although it adds a couple steps…) is rather than using the 3d print as a mold, use it as a buck to make a mold to then finally make a finished part. This way you can make the show side of you mold very smooth and hopefully have good surface finish on the final part.
The middle man mold here doesn’t need to be overly strong or thick, just a couple of layers of chopped strand mat should do. But then you could body work and sand smooth the face of the mold that will become the show side of the part while also (maybe) gaining back the dimensions that you would otherwise lose.
Looking great though, keep up the good work
Yep, great technique, but as mentioned I’d like to avoid the time and expense of doing that! If we ever damage our bumper, I can always reprint a new form and jump straight to fibreglass! Just a bit of bodywork to finish though of course. I held on to the molds from my boat for over 10yrs before I threw them out and I shouldn’t have waited that long, just a waste of our limited storage space! Thanks though man, really appreciate it 😎🔥✌️
Nick Ziroli has very light weight fiberglass cloth with no sizing. Drapes easily over compound curves. Probably what is needed for the exterior, as the composite engineer described. Nick's price is very good too.
Thanks for the tip, appreciate it! 👍
This is epic. Proper design going on here. The finished flow looks amazing and I love the 70s details!
Dangerously close to "Felt tip Fairy"..... 😉
Cheers Ruaraidh, glad you like it! Really happy with the changes, it’s a good thing people gave me the nudge here! Have a great weekend! 😎🔥✌️
Hi i used this technique to make a ducati mudguard mould. I made mine thicker with minimal infill, honeycomb style. Had to skim the surface. Yours look great.
Thanks Chris, hopefully ours will work out well too! Cheers 🙂💪
One autistic mechanical design engineer runs the Foothill Paint & Fabrications channel... and he JUST uploaded HIS windshield wiper redesign. So... you are in good company. He's growing his channel, but I think it's still pretty small... Still - every time I see an upload from you I get excited with anticipation as I start to view the upload. (Only 17 minutes?!? Sigh... lol) Love your project - I still think it rivals Binky for best project on the net. I love your bumper/spoiler design and your willingness to try other methods of design and development. Very cool!! Thanks for sharing this with us... can't wait for the next installment!
Ha! So I’m not 100% crazy eh? Just 99%? 😉 cheers Tyler, hope you’re keeping well! ✌️
Kool design bro
this is the only channel besides Jimmy Oakes' that I still have a notification on
Really glad you enjoy what we’re up to Stanley! 😊🔥✌️
I've done lots of fiberglass work, making a mold isn't that difficult and its how I do everything now. It is false economy not to.
I did try 3d printing a buck for the fenders for my scale 37 chevy because of all the complex curves, but ultimately it required lots of work and it would have been easier to just make it in foam. So that is how I'm doing the rest. Great to see your progress.
It’s not that it’s difficult, it’s the extra expense and then the issue of storing them on the off chance we need to use them again! If we ever damage our bumper, I can always reprint a new form and jump straight to fibreglass… Just a bit of bodywork to finish though of course. I held on to the molds from my boat for over 10yrs before I threw them out and I shouldn’t have waited that long, just a waste of our limited storage space! Thanks though man, really appreciate it 😎🔥✌️
@@FanatikBuilds The key is to make the molds just strong enough to make one part or two or however many you need in 1 or 2 days. They warp in a matter of days. If you make them stronger, then you are doing it wrong as a budget process. The 3d printing always has flaws, and making big things takes hours and hours and can fail after 4 hours making the part garbage.
I think they have given up on Binky because they've been completely outclassed. I was so impressed with what you were doing at the begining that now I need a new word.
Ha, very kind of you Neil, thank you! 😊✌️