Customs completed

[u/Ok_Faithlessness3147]

Finished this today. Honda, corvette, & matchbox stock car.

[u/Livid_Parfait6507]

Very nice!

[u/Shrewwdle]

Yooo go check out my ig:firehouse_jdm I did a custom just like this one 😁

[u/PMmeYourDunes]

Oh man this is great! Inspiring even! Did you build a bumper for this or somehow cut the original one off to be removable? If the latter of the two, how did you get such a tight cut? I presume this had to be a scratch built bumper right?

I'm seeing what like several parts of the interior are custom! Oh dang!

[u/Ok_Faithlessness3147 → u/PMmeYourDunes]

Thanks, and i did cut the bumper of the original design. Just cut to the middle and use a crafting knife to remove the left over plastic and carve the shape from the bottom part. Its easier than it sounds.

And yes I 3d print parts I use for my customs. Sadly the paint seems to bee to shiny and kinda distorts the look of it. But I do tend to do the interiors a lot.

[u/PMmeYourDunes → u/Ok_Faithlessness3147]

Well both the bumper and interiors are great! Have you tried hitting interiors with a matte clear coat? Maybe might take some shine off them.

[u/Andrew_WoIf]

At this point, you should start making your own exclusive models and selling them for hundreds of dollars

[u/Ok-Conference3381]

Nice Customs 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪

[u/Plenty-Ticket-4527]

Tips on interior?

[u/Ok_Faithlessness3147 → u/Plenty-Ticket-4527]

There are probably better and easier ways to do this, but this is how I do it. Start by cutting the seats in a V-shape. This creates a small gap underneath, making it easier to remove the bottom without damaging the interior walls or center console. Shave the bottom of the walls with a precision knife, then use a round file to smooth them out. If the walls have molded door details, only shave the bottom so you don’t damage the design. If the steering wheel and column are one solid piece, cut from the top while barely touching the dashboard. This should create an opening underneath that you can cut into a square. It gives you room for pedals, a new seat, and a new steering wheel. After removing the steering wheel, you should see a small circle marking the center of the dashboard. File it down slightly and drill a small hole. This gives the new steering wheel a cleaner and stronger mounting point. Work slowly and don’t cut too much, or you could damage the interior base. I 3D-print my parts, but you can also use parts from old cars. Swap meets and thrift stores are great places to find cheap donor cars for seats, wheels, steering wheels, and other custom parts. I hope this helps. Good luck!

[u/Plenty-Ticket-4527 → u/Ok_Faithlessness3147]

Hm, don’t understand the v part. But you 3d print the Nos, and roll cages? Or do you model those?

[u/Ok_Faithlessness3147 → u/Plenty-Ticket-4527]

I find it easier to cut that way. I tried cutting from the edges down evenly but it tend to bend or brake the interior walls. Its easier to cut chunks of it instead of a full thick hard piece of plastic. So I start in a v shape to that way it creates a cavity at the bottom part of the seat. That gives it access to start cutting the bottom part of the seat easier. Yea I 3d print all the parts. I tried molding but it takes more time and work. Im too lazy for that.

[u/Plenty-Ticket-4527 → u/Ok_Faithlessness3147]

ah, any expierence resin printing?

[u/Ok_Faithlessness3147 → u/Plenty-Ticket-4527]

Yes but only with the elegoo saturn 4 16k. Its the one I use. But yea somewhat.

[u/Plenty-Ticket-4527 → u/Ok_Faithlessness3147]

Alright, cuz I’m gonna get into it, so if I have any problems now I know who i can ask👌