Z Scale Vehicles from IronPenguin

bostonjim Jun 18, 2019

  1. bostonjim

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  2. SMR

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    Well done, Jim!
    I always found the windows the hardest piece to paint.
    Best,
    Sven

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  3. bostonjim

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    Those are nice. The windows really need to be decals that fit exactly. They could even have trim. I know nothing about printing decals. Anyone...? I have tried thin washes on a couple of small resin building windows to varying effects. Showcase Miniatures has a two part pick-up truck cast in metal that is the best 3-D looking vehicle I've seen. However, they have never made a two-part car. It would be cool to have some zee-folks in those vehicles. Jim
     
  4. SJ Z-man

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    Nice. but I only see N scale on his site.
     
  5. bostonjim

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    Hmmm...He sent me these a couple of weeks ago. He also sent me an n-scale Corvette. Hopefully he'll read this thread and enlighten us. Jim
     
  6. Heay Equipment Designer

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    Nice job Jim! and you too Sven! I agree Jim, I wish more shelled out cars were available in Z scale. Notch has some nice cars with clear glass but they are all German automobiles. Would love to see 50's thru the early 80's American prototypes. I think that would cover a lot of folks layouts. Its on my shapeways list of CAD models to make. Only problem is I hate, hate, hate making cars in CAD.... So its currently at the bottom of the list.
     
  7. bostonjim

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    I'd start with a fleet of Checker taxis if I knew anything about CAD...Jim
     
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    I'm not sure why I posted the same image over and over again. Here is a view of the rear of each car.
     

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  9. Kurt Moose

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    Nice! Are these available for sale?


    Dang, just saw the other post......:whistle:
     
  10. bostonjim

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    Hi, Kurt. I thought they were for sale. They had a price tag of $2.00/each. Though his website does not have them listed. I hope Mike sees this thread and clues everybody in. He sent them to me as a gift. I would try my hand on another batch of them if they are available for sale. Jim
     
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  11. Kurt Moose

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    Yeah, I'd like a few too!(y)
     
  12. JMC Scale Models

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    They look cool! I like the F-100!

    Joao
     
  13. shortpainter

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    Making cars in CAD is pretty hard. I tried it once and that was enough for me.
     
  14. JMC Scale Models

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    I used to design 50's to 70's american cars and trucks using an Engineering CAD. But solid, not hollow. Unfortunately, the software license I had has expired last year, so the car projects I have are standing by... I miss drawing my cars so much... :(
    Here are a few of my works made using CAD:

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    Joao
     
  15. Heay Equipment Designer

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    Those are really nice Joao! I hear you, CAD programs are expensive. I'm way over due for an upgrade. But not looking forward to shelling out several thousand dollars right now.... But if you can afford around $1000, I recommend Rhino. https://www.rhino3d.com/6 You get a pretty powerful program for a not totally insane price.
     
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  16. SMR

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    If ok for you, Jim and the others,
    We may want to use this thread to display cars that are available for the Z-scalers.
    Such as:

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    Best,
    Sven
     
  17. IronPenguin

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    Hi all,

    The Z scale cars I sent Jim are almost ready for production. I haven't put them on my web site since I wanted his opinion of them.

    I'm always amazed at how long it takes to go from prototype to final, but both they are almost done. Final and most boring step is writing the text, etc for the product page. I want to add a Z only section to the website and these will kick it off.

    Regarding the cars, I could print them in clear resin which might help with the windows. It would probably be easier to mask them once to prevent painting than to mask everything else and paint them Opinions?

    Mike 'IronPenguin' Tennent
     
  18. JMC Scale Models

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    Well, at least is four times cheaper than the software I used to work... :LOL:
     
  19. John Bartolotto

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    Mike,

    My only recommendation is to delete the side mirrors from the pickup truck. They're too large and just don't look realistic. Better not to have them at all.

    Well done overall!! Keep up the great work!

    John
     
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  20. IronPenguin

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    They're coming, just got to wrap up details of getting them on the website. Photos, text, etc. It takes more time than it should.

    IronPenguin
     

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