And if you go to the Shapeways marketplace, there is a huge array of slot car products already (albeit mostly for the 1/32 community).Ībout a year back, Martin sent me a point cloud (3D scanned) generated model of an XKE Jag coup and was wondering if it would be possible to print it to use as a mold. However it is obviously CAD based and can be a bit cumbersome when trying to create more organic shapes. But for modeling, you might want to check out Tinkercad ( ) which is free and being an online app, requires no software install. I always use Shapeways to print my 3D models so I can't really answer your questions regarding what type of printer to use. Rich, I know you are already familiar with the computer aided manufacturing section. If there is enough interest, perhaps Greg would create a forum for all things 3d. Please post images of your hardware, software and finished models. In addition, scanners might be an answer to great replicas, but they all seem to be very expensive.Īs far as price is concerned for a printer, I am willing to spend between $1000-2000 (maybe more for great results)

Also, what software are folks using to make or modify STL files. Any information regarding equipment used, materials used (resin, different kinds of plastics and their durability etc.) would be useful. I am looking for information and examples of 3d printed bodies and the equipment used to make them. There were ridges in all of the curves that would have taken many hours to smooth via sanding. Several years ago, a club member printed a Cobra. I am very interested in 3d printing slot car bodies in 1/24. Not sure is this is the forum to post but here goes.

Slot car 3d printing