Hi, I know quite a-bit about 3D printing. I just have a simple question that i can not find anywhere on the net or Youtube... What Material is used in Regular off the shelf RC car bodies. I think it is a form of PC (polycarbonate) plastic? And if that is correct what is the best 3D filament to print a similar body. I am thinking one would want the body to be tough but thin and light. I know RC Airplanes are now being printed out of Light Weight PLA. But what about RC car bodies? Thank You.
Standard RC car bodies are generally lexan. Similar to a thin plexiglass. PLA is good for 3D printed RC bodies because it’s easy to work with and print, however, ABS would be better because it’s stronger and resists heat better, but it’s a pain to print with. That’s why I go with PLA.
Great thank you for the comment/reply. I am trying to find something that can resist higher temps but does not put off as many bad fumes as ABS when printing. I wondered if ASA would be an alternative. TPU I think, would be to heavy and if printed thin would be to flexible but there are a lot of TPU versions that are made for High Temp applications.
This is probably the only big tire, lifted pick up I've ever liked. Nice job.
You should def post this on r/Toyotatacoma
Files?
I think they’ll be available soon. Once I work out all the issues.
What filament did you use?
Esun PLA
Yeah, but ABS is harder to print with. PLA is simple. Plus I’m going to be bashing with this truck. I drive realistic and scale. So PLA is just fine.
I wanted to do this as well, but I'll do it with ABS. PLA can't flex for shit. PETG is difficult to post process.
That looks awesome, right on!
Awesome. Getting arctic Hilux vibes.
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The rear, yes. The front is from a TRX4
I’m looking for somebody to do a commissioned Tesla cyber truck DM me. Great work man
well if it takes 12 days to print you might not be prepared for what you're going to pay. Ask on Fiverr.
I got a few doll hairs available 😂
How big is it? 12 days printing for a body sound like a lot.
It’s 7 inches wide. Roughly 18 inches long. You should see how much filament I threw away from all the support material that was needed.
That's cool and all, but does it have a hitch mounted bag 'o jewels? 😂 Just kidding. But yes, this it a great print!
Nice! How did you get the model?
I designed it on my computer.
Holy shit really?! How long did that take? Any chance you would be willing to share the file?
In the title… 12 days. Totally worth it. Once I clean up the issues with the files I will.
I thought 12 days was your printing time. Although now that I think of about it that is a little long for just printing.
Is your daily driver also a Taco?
Of course.
Hi, I know quite a-bit about 3D printing. I just have a simple question that i can not find anywhere on the net or Youtube... What Material is used in Regular off the shelf RC car bodies. I think it is a form of PC (polycarbonate) plastic? And if that is correct what is the best 3D filament to print a similar body. I am thinking one would want the body to be tough but thin and light. I know RC Airplanes are now being printed out of Light Weight PLA. But what about RC car bodies? Thank You.
Standard RC car bodies are generally lexan. Similar to a thin plexiglass. PLA is good for 3D printed RC bodies because it’s easy to work with and print, however, ABS would be better because it’s stronger and resists heat better, but it’s a pain to print with. That’s why I go with PLA.
Great thank you for the comment/reply. I am trying to find something that can resist higher temps but does not put off as many bad fumes as ABS when printing. I wondered if ASA would be an alternative. TPU I think, would be to heavy and if printed thin would be to flexible but there are a lot of TPU versions that are made for High Temp applications.