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PostPosted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:58 pm    Post subject: '52 Panel scale model Reply with quote

Hi guys, I am doing a ground-up scale model project on an early (1950~1952) Panel Barndoor (check back often for progress). I will do a 3D print in 1/16th scale and then strip it down to cast copies in resin/vacu-form and photo-etch.

So far, I would like to thank the following individuals for measurements/dimensions, I couldn't do it without your help:

Capriacci
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Gustav Petri
Carl L.

Also thanks for everyones input, it keeps me inspired. Please let me if I forgot YOUR name on the appreciation list I am compiling.


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PostPosted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 3:15 pm    Post subject: Rear engine lid Reply with quote

This is a sample of the rear engine lid. I did this in Solidworks, and the output will be 1:16 scale. The sheet metal thickness is thick (0.320" in real life size), but will end up being about .020" thick in 1:16 scale due to model building materials and strength required. I appreciate any help I can get, this forum is a wealth of info for this project already, so I'll try not to bother everyone with questions too often.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 3:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So you're 3D printing a bus? Bad ass. The bus pictured is a '53 which you probably know. Alot of the details will be different from a 50-52, but the dimensions you asked for should be ok. Except the horn button would be a little lower on the early buses.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 3:59 pm    Post subject: 1953 Reply with quote

I am a Barndoor newbie as far as correct details, so I appreciate the pointers.

The project will be multi-media. Some 3D printing, some vacu-forming, some resin casting and some photo-etch parts. I plan to master the parts in 3D CAD first, then I can disect the assemblies into managable parts with the various methods I mentioned. It will be a long-term project due to the complexity, and the fact that I want to "get it right". I will post progress pics as I go.

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 4:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks interesting
A1 is 445mm
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 4:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Awesome, Ill get started on the Steering wheel now! Thanks!
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 6:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very cool!!!
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 8:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

B1 11.0 inches
B2 9 3/4 inches
B3 6 15/16 inches

*Edit* I had B2 and B3 switched
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 1:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

RockStock & 2Pack...thank you!
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 2:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very cool!
What type of barndoor are you making? Panelvan? Kombi?
Guess it's not a deluxe as you want the non-deluxe dash Crying or Very sad
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 2:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

C1 305mm
C2 438mm

C/c screw on handle longest 412mm
C/c screw on handle shortest 35mm
Handle tube outer dia 18mm
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

D1 looks like its 70mm.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 11:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lowdown Dirty Rat wrote:
Very cool!
What type of barndoor are you making? Panelvan? Kombi?
Guess it's not a deluxe as you want the non-deluxe dash Crying or Very sad
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Doing a panelvan first, then maybe a Kombi or Deluxe later.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 2:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's an idea. Wink
Do it all in 3d printing.
You can now get a home 3d printer for just under £1000 and they are coming down all the time. If you were willing to share your schematics for a small price, or maybe as a thank you for those who helped. Then I for one would buy a 3d printer just to make one. Looking at the quality of your engine lid, its superb.
Offer that insentive and you'll have barndoor owners at your beckoning call ready to give you the correct dimensions for every washer, nut and bolt Very Happy
A 3d resin print schematic for a barndoor would be amazing!!!!!
Pray Pray Pray

Checkout this video of a sand beast that can basically walk out of a 3d printer. How cool! Now imagine a barndoor Very Happy

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I should clarify that the B2 value I gave above is measured to the vertical surface that the grab bar is mounted to.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

2Pack wrote:
I should clarify that the B2 value I gave above is measured to the vertical surface that the grab bar is mounted to.
Thanks 2Pack! Info updated
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 4:21 pm    Post subject: Steering Wheel Reply with quote

How does this look everyone?

I still need the dimension from the steering column (floor to top of wheel), then I can add the column to this. Need the ĜOD of the column too.

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 8:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That looks awesome!

I don't know how far you want to go with the details, but you may want to pick a production date. The steering tube for example was skinny, then fat in '51, then skinny again as I read on here somewhere.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow! Gona keep watchin this one! Cool looks like its going to be a good build!
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have an accurate stl file of the semaphore switch knob I can post to you, if it helps.

Here it is in actual size getting printed on my Thing-O-Matic:


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