3D printing Toyota bodykit part
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Hiya guys
I bought my grandson his first car, a little Toyota iq, it has a bodykit on it which looks quite good, anyway, a small piece is missing on the rear wheel arch, i've tried calling and e mailing the company, Iberdesign, (who are in Portugal) but had no luck with them answering me, so i'm after this small piece. which is on the left of the rear wheel arch in photo
Someone said to me, "how about trying to get it 3d printed" the thing is i dont know where to start, anyone on here got any ideas ??
I bought my grandson his first car, a little Toyota iq, it has a bodykit on it which looks quite good, anyway, a small piece is missing on the rear wheel arch, i've tried calling and e mailing the company, Iberdesign, (who are in Portugal) but had no luck with them answering me, so i'm after this small piece. which is on the left of the rear wheel arch in photo
Someone said to me, "how about trying to get it 3d printed" the thing is i dont know where to start, anyone on here got any ideas ??
Is it this kit ?
https://www.imexdesigns.co.uk/toyota_iq_wide_body_...
This uk company be able to help ?
https://www.imexdesigns.co.uk/toyota_iq_wide_body_...
This uk company be able to help ?
Is your photo the "good" side? I've spent 5 minutes doing one of those 'spot the difference' games and I can't tell your photo from the complete bodykit!
Is it the piece that's black in this picture?
3D printing feels like it could be an option. There are plenty of online places that will print the part for you in whatever material you choose. It's just like ordering prints from digital photos. (https://www.sculpteo.com/en/ for example.) At a guesstimate, I'd say it'd probably cost you somewhere between £30-£100 to get that bit printed.
The trick will be getting the design modelled so that you have a 3D model file to send to the printers.
It looks like a fairly simple shape so shouldn't be too tricky. There are two approaches:
1. Scanning - there are tools (like a digital camera) which can 3D scan the object. And of course there are companies that can do this for you. From a quick google, somebody like this for example https://www.surfacescan.co.uk/3d-scanning-services... This doesn't produce a 'perfect' model, although somebody doing the scanning can probably clean it up for you to produce something suitable to print.
2. 3D design/model- Use modelling software to create the design. Products like Fusion 360 (which is free) or SolidWorks. This would be done by taking measurements and drawing the design in 3D. This produces a 'perfect' model, but is only as accurate as the measurements you take! This is something you could do as a hobbyist pretty much for free. (once you have the skills!)
In your position, I'd probably call around a few places that offer 3D scanning services and see if they can help.
Is it the piece that's black in this picture?
3D printing feels like it could be an option. There are plenty of online places that will print the part for you in whatever material you choose. It's just like ordering prints from digital photos. (https://www.sculpteo.com/en/ for example.) At a guesstimate, I'd say it'd probably cost you somewhere between £30-£100 to get that bit printed.
The trick will be getting the design modelled so that you have a 3D model file to send to the printers.
It looks like a fairly simple shape so shouldn't be too tricky. There are two approaches:
1. Scanning - there are tools (like a digital camera) which can 3D scan the object. And of course there are companies that can do this for you. From a quick google, somebody like this for example https://www.surfacescan.co.uk/3d-scanning-services... This doesn't produce a 'perfect' model, although somebody doing the scanning can probably clean it up for you to produce something suitable to print.
2. 3D design/model- Use modelling software to create the design. Products like Fusion 360 (which is free) or SolidWorks. This would be done by taking measurements and drawing the design in 3D. This produces a 'perfect' model, but is only as accurate as the measurements you take! This is something you could do as a hobbyist pretty much for free. (once you have the skills!)
In your position, I'd probably call around a few places that offer 3D scanning services and see if they can help.
If both sides are the same but handed, it will be easy to scan, and flip in CAD to make an opposite of the scan, if you know what I mean. Scanning and printing will probably cost a few quid though. Plenty of outfits offering this sort of service these days. It will also need finishing and painting. As a one off its going to be costly.
walamai said:
good stuff
This is your answer, but brace yourself for the quote on the 3-D scanning. I wanted a quote for a piece of 3 series tailgate trim scanned in. An hours work – tops - £420! I know it doesn’t take that long - I’ve done it at a previous place of work. I asked the chap if he had made a mistake. No, that’s what it was- the scanner he was using is only £2k!
I immediately thought “business opportunity…!”
You can 3d scan on an iPhone with certain apps. However, a small model may need quite a bit of tidying up
There's a few different types of 3d printing as well. So not only would you have to have to figure out what production type is best, you would also need to think about what material would suit.
Depending on the complexity, you might be better off buying some high density foam and carving a duplicate then doing a mould/fibreglass copy, or seeing if anyone else has that kit and is feeling generous.
There's a few different types of 3d printing as well. So not only would you have to have to figure out what production type is best, you would also need to think about what material would suit.
Depending on the complexity, you might be better off buying some high density foam and carving a duplicate then doing a mould/fibreglass copy, or seeing if anyone else has that kit and is feeling generous.
Is the piece missing entirely, or just damaged?
The process I would take is to photograph and measure the good one on the other side, and make a 3D model of it in CAD.
Then make a test print to compare to the existing part and tweak/refine it as necessary.
Once happy it's correct, I'd then mirror it, and print one for the other side.
I'd use sanding and some filler to get a smooth finish, then either paint it and fit, or use it to take a mould to make one from some fibreglass.
One useful thing is, because it's impossible to see both sides of the car at once, no one will ever know if you don't get it quite a perfect match!
The process I would take is to photograph and measure the good one on the other side, and make a 3D model of it in CAD.
Then make a test print to compare to the existing part and tweak/refine it as necessary.
Once happy it's correct, I'd then mirror it, and print one for the other side.
I'd use sanding and some filler to get a smooth finish, then either paint it and fit, or use it to take a mould to make one from some fibreglass.
One useful thing is, because it's impossible to see both sides of the car at once, no one will ever know if you don't get it quite a perfect match!
most home budget 3d printers can manage items up to about 300mm long/wide/high. Would that be big enough for this?
Any more than this and you would have to print in pieces. Also the bit in the picture is probably not the difficult bit. It will be the reverse side and how it connects to the car.
Any more than this and you would have to print in pieces. Also the bit in the picture is probably not the difficult bit. It will be the reverse side and how it connects to the car.
InitialDave said:
Is the piece missing entirely, or just damaged?
The process I would take is to photograph and measure the good one on the other side, and make a 3D model of it in CAD.
Then make a test print to compare to the existing part and tweak/refine it as necessary.
Once happy it's correct, I'd then mirror it, and print one for the other side.
I'd use sanding and some filler to get a smooth finish, then either paint it and fit, or use it to take a mould to make one from some fibreglass.
One useful thing is, because it's impossible to see both sides of the car at once, no one will ever know if you don't get it quite a perfect match!
This is the way The process I would take is to photograph and measure the good one on the other side, and make a 3D model of it in CAD.
Then make a test print to compare to the existing part and tweak/refine it as necessary.
Once happy it's correct, I'd then mirror it, and print one for the other side.
I'd use sanding and some filler to get a smooth finish, then either paint it and fit, or use it to take a mould to make one from some fibreglass.
One useful thing is, because it's impossible to see both sides of the car at once, no one will ever know if you don't get it quite a perfect match!
Tricky bit is finding someone prepared to take enough care to print it properly so it's a good fit and close to the original shape. It's a much more involved thing than simply converting a CAD model and clicking "print".
InitialDave said:
Is the piece missing entirely, or just damaged?
The process I would take is to photograph and measure the good one on the other side, and make a 3D model of it in CAD.
Then make a test print to compare to the existing part and tweak/refine it as necessary.
Once happy it's correct, I'd then mirror it, and print one for the other side.
I'd use sanding and some filler to get a smooth finish, then either paint it and fit, or use it to take a mould to make one from some fibreglass.
One useful thing is, because it's impossible to see both sides of the car at once, no one will ever know if you don't get it quite a perfect match!
Its missing, it fell off the other day as i was driving, didn't notice until i got home.The process I would take is to photograph and measure the good one on the other side, and make a 3D model of it in CAD.
Then make a test print to compare to the existing part and tweak/refine it as necessary.
Once happy it's correct, I'd then mirror it, and print one for the other side.
I'd use sanding and some filler to get a smooth finish, then either paint it and fit, or use it to take a mould to make one from some fibreglass.
One useful thing is, because it's impossible to see both sides of the car at once, no one will ever know if you don't get it quite a perfect match!
Yes, your right it wouldn't notice as you cant see both sides at the same time.
Just need to find someone whos willing to do the job for me... i'm useless at that kind of stuff :-(
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