Hard to get parts

[carob]

Just been reading the hard to get parts thread thingy on the TVRCC Forum. Now from a personal point of view I cannot bring myself to reply as I have a long memory, Bitter I know but just the way I am built.

I will just chuck an idea in the pot here. With regards to the wheel centre caps. Has anyone given thought to 3D Printing...? There are many places that will now carry this service out and surprisingly it is pretty cheap by the looks of it. Their appears to be various materials that can be used to make parts needed. Also Hydro-graphics is a way of attaining the required surface finish like chrome for instance.

Just an idea for you guys to think about and chuck comments and thoughts of on here for all to share.

Cheers

Rob

[carob]

As I said guys just an idea. Money is a bit tight at the moment with Christmas coming up and having a small family it can get quite expensive, especially as I have a 4 year old that is convinced he is Spiderman. But I am considering looking into a 3D printer. Between now and then I will do a bit research and see where it takes me.

Rob

[carob]

There is so much that appears to be able to be reproduced Mark. It may not be suit the original brigade but it would suffice most people I think.

Rob

[carob]

Jack Valiant said:

Total agree Rob about the continuing nonsense on the TVRCC site, the OZ and push in centres should be straight forward so those other rare parts like the famous centre console ashtrays (not Metro!) and the black circular plastic surrounds for the round headlights etc

Chris, I take it you are on about this.








Could be a first project.

Rob

[carob]

pwd95 said:

I've got access to a 3D printer that could do something centre cap size.
All I'd need would be the computer file for the part.

Ah there you go, 2 come along at once.

You my friend where my next port of call, with your Tekkie skills. Fancy a little business venture....?

Rob

[carob]

Should of kept this quiet and not told anyone, after all I have done around 10 minutes of research..... Drat Drat blast blast blast !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rob

[carob]

Also on the Ashtray.....Think outside of the box with this one...... Not exactly the same but the nearest I have found is a dare I say it Porsche 944 Centre Console Coin Holder as they seemed to be called back in the day.

Rob

[carob]

mrzigazaga said:

Someone needs to take the initiative as i asked my mate Les but he is not interested in Wedges....

I have a mate up this way who is a bit of a computer whizz and I know he will be able to make some software up for us. I will not have a chance to contact him till the weekend at the earliest but I will make contact and see if he is willing to help US out.

Rob

[carob]

Certainly got a bit of thought kicked in....

Can I tempt anyone for my run of Eggs On Legs eggcups I am planning....? ha-ha

Rob

[carob]

Convert said:

Only if the legs point the right way, and you haven't heated them up and bent them

Made to order Steve,you can choose which way the legs go....You will need to supply me with your preferred egg size as this can differ, and Yarkshire lads like a good brekkie.

Rob

[carob]

Look good Dom. Ali on a lathe also worth a try if you have this kit available to you.

Cheers

Rob

[carob]

pwd95 said:

Pop it over to me & I'll have a go.

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Howay Wynn, give us an update, how's it going with the printing? If this does work it could open up a great opportunity to reproduce a range of parts.

Rob

[carob]

Looks like an industrial printer. Looks pretty strong stuff. After all things that we would look to print would just hang there in theory.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmDz7Q9_h6c

Rob

[carob]

Well stone me this is the start of something good I feel. A massive well done to all have made this possible. They look great also might I add.

Rob