'52 Panel scale model

RockStock · Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:03 pm Post subject:

Steering wheel looks good!
How easy is it to change the colour to ivory?

Steering column OD is 32mm. Taken from a 54/55.
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das20v · Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 3:26 pm Post subject:

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das20v · Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 3:52 pm Post subject:

das20v · Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 1:39 am Post subject: Brake & License Lamps

Added these two little goodies to the rear engine lid. The brake lamp has a fluted lens, but in 1/16 scale, I have doubts that 3D printing can bring out that detail. Nonetheless, I modeled it. Looks convincing!

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mcdronkz · Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 8:15 am Post subject:

Wow, magnificent modeling work! How long have you been working with SolidWorks? I'm learning polygonal modeling right now to complement my photography which proves to be a real challenge, but this looks much harder to me so loads of respect for that.

das20v · Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 8:51 am Post subject:

Patty B. · Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 5:59 pm Post subject:

have you seen the Blue prints site? ( http://www.the-blueprints.com/blueprints/cars/vw/page/9/ )
http://www.the-blueprints.com/blueprints/cars/vw/1...cab_panel/

Very cool what have going here!

D-train · Samba Member Joined: January 08, 2007 Posts: 1455

i want one an its not done!!
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das20v · Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:47 am Post subject:

@Patty B.: yes, there are many graphics at that site, but more or less just general arrangements. For this project, actual part dimensions will get more accurate results (wherever possible). Thank you.

@D-Train: Thank you. It will be a while.

ANyhow, I have been working on the dash pod and speedo. It's almost ready to post. Maybe today or tomorrow I will show it.

das20v · Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:45 pm Post subject: Dash Pod

Here is the Dash Pod. Missing is the dentent for the steering column and the mounting holes. The backside will be blended into the front frame, so I didnt worry too much about the countours yet, they will be defined later.

I am working on the speedo face right now. I actually made a nice representation of the Veigel Speedometer, but after a few trial printings in 1/16 scale, it is just basically a black dot, so I am simplifying the features so it looks "right" in 1/16 scale....when I get it into the 3D model, you will see it is very simple and vaguely like a Veigel, but oh well.

Anyhow, here is my latest update. I hope you all like it. Suggestions are always welcome!

EverettB · Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 4:42 pm Post subject:

Very nice work.

My pod feedback (sort of nit-picky so ignore if you like):
The semaphore switch has more of a threaded ring that holds it in place:

Also the key slot is not a full slot left to right:

Also the hardware that attached the pod in place on the sides are bolts.
They look smooth in your diagram.
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das20v · Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 1:09 am Post subject: Update 3/25/2013

Thanks Everett, your feedback is useful and welcome.

I have to remind myself that even those 1/16th scale is somewhat considered as a larger scale in model cars, many fine details cannot be reproduced...and those that are are just not visible anyway. Nonetheless, I will try my best to get visible details correct as best I can, and see how they turn out after 3D printing. I have a feeling that I will need to go back and manually add some details the get lost in printing. So here it is, the dash pod...revised and this time with the simplified speedo face. Remember also that this speedo face is a scaled version, made to "look right" when shrunken down 16X.

And here is a test-print onto clear film next to a US Dime...the sharp eyed folks will realize that the spedo face is reversed in this picture...also rotated.

Thats about all for now. I will revisit the steering wheel and fix the horn button, then off to building the chassis framework. Stay tuned!

D-train · Samba Member Joined: January 08, 2007 Posts: 1455

Love it!! Will u make a rhd version too?
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2Pack · Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 1:17 pm Post subject: Re: Update 3/25/2013

das20v · Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 2:21 pm Post subject:

2Pack...are you sure? I got this out of the '52 owners manual, and referenced the part number from the VW parts list.

Anyone else have anything difierent to confirm this socket as factory original or not?

das20v · Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 2:35 pm Post subject:

Anchovy · Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 3:24 pm Post subject:

The early dash pod 50-52, like you are going for, should have a radius for the steering column like shown on Tonny's site here:

Also, the "cigarette socket" is actually a DIN plug socket, so smaller than a US cig. socket, and aluminum in color.

das20v · Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 4:02 pm Post subject:

2Pack · Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 7:32 pm Post subject:

You're way ahead of me. I never knew about the DIN socket. Glad I found out now before I stuck my cigarette in one.
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