The (tiny) Hudson 41 project

Moved from Looking for Help: Creating a Complete Land Rover Defender Model in Shapr3D to a more appropriate category.

As I previously mentioned, this is a project to be completed around 2030. For fun and to challenge myself to do it 100% in Shaper. (My daily work often involves a mix of Fusion, Shaper, FormZ, Blender, and Strata, with works I unfortunately cannot share.)

I started with the frame to get a solid fixture and reference to build from, numerous interesting challenges measuring, often with several laser arrangements. The original master: https://Hudson41.com (or http://e.pc.cd/5SLy6alK )

After that, the body, which in Shaper is especially difficult. The result would do for now with some manual grinding at a printout of 1:25,4 but not for a rendering. Later I will try to create a better version, good enough for rendering.

Some part are extremely detailed, as they are some projects in itselfs, as the antenna foot 1941 Original to replika and rear grease cups. (Water pump New old parts)

The engine is completed and final. I will proceed to complete the clockwork by working my way inward after all other components have been completed.

http://3d.hudson41.com alternative rendering

The engine is printed at 1:25,4 and 1:10 (for display) with SLA (resolution 35x30x35µm). The frame and body will be FDM.

I have stretched the SLA to the limits with the 1:10 in one sole unit. Flat surfaces and gravity work against a good result.

The 1:25 is really tiny and a challenge to paint.

And I receive exceptional support from the most exceptional assistant!

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Great job! Bravo!
What model Elegoo resin printer do you have?
Love the attention to detail, like the ignition wires, quite fluid.

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Wow, this is awesome. Modeling cars is hard, I tried doing it in Shapr3d too - but well I didn‘t really get good results. I really love the engine too, especially all those cables and details on it. Well Done!

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Thanks!

I bought an Elegoo Mars 3Pro to finish the 1941 Original to replika My first SLA, so I had no idea of what to look for. I have no complaints about handling or output, and the price was reasonable. Until the “next generation” shows up, I will postpone making an investment in a qualified substitute. My FDM is a modified Ultimaker3, expensive but has worked extremely well over the years.

Btw, the 1:10 takes 12 hours to print. Wash, fix, and release is another 3 hours. So much new to learn with SLA. The support and hollowing are intricate pieces of craftsmanship. Numerous details differ from the basic CAD for a print 1:25 or 1:10.