Lamborghini Jalpa 3D print

[kensar]

Here's some screenshots of a 3D print I'm designing - the Lamborghini Jalpa from the early 1980s.  This is probably my favorite Lambo and is the very first project I designed using Fusion 360, and as such, I think it's coming out well.  At this point, I think I am only lacking the wheels before I start printing.

Hopefully this thing will print okay.  It has a few inaccuracies, but I'll work on those after the body is printed.  I'll be using seats, steering wheel, and column from the parts box.  Not all the parts are shown here.

 

[Spex84]

Awesome work, Ken! I'm not familiar with the original car, but looks like you're doing it justice. For your first-ever Fusion360 project I'd say it's looking fantastic!

[tooltime-fan]

That's a great choice of car!

Looks good so gar and I can't waot to see your first shots

[Pierre Rivard]

First go designing and 3D printing? Ok Mr Mouton, you have my full attention!

[carl63_99]

Hard to tell from the pics, but it looks pretty good. I built the Testors kit long ago. It wasn't very detailed, could have used engine.

[Bainford]

Interesting project. The renderings look very good.

[kensar]

First, a photo of the real thing.

So, now I have made the first print of the body.  I think the exposure setting is close, but I need to add/adjust some supports, which I have marked with a black marker for my own reference.  I want to focus on the body first before I move to the other parts.

One can see the drip rail is sagging in the upper side window area.  Some other edges need more support to get straightened out better.  Overall, not bad for my first car body design and print.  Making my way up the learning curve.

Getting some horizonal lines on surfaces near vertical and haven't figured out how to reduce them.  In previous prints of other subjects, adding more supports there did not improve them.  They are fairly subtle and easy to sand out, so I may have to live with them and fix in post-processing.

Thanks for looking in.

 

 

[stitchdup]

23 minutes ago, kensar said:

First, a photo of the real thing.

So, now I have made the first print of the body.  I think the exposure setting is close, but I need to add/adjust some supports, which I have marked with a black marker for my own reference.  I want to focus on the body first before I move to the other parts.

One can see the drip rail is sagging in the upper side window area.  Some other edges need more support to get straightened out better.  Overall, not bad for my first car body design and print.  Making my way up the learning curve.

Getting some horizonal lines on surfaces near vertical and haven't figured out how to reduce them.  In previous prints of other subjects, adding more supports there did not improve them.  They are fairly subtle and easy to sand out, so I may have to live with them and fix in post-processing.

Thanks for looking in.

 

 

your drip rails and straight edges will work better if you print the body at an angle. the printers struggle with edges parrallel to the print plate and a bit of angle avoids it. it will take longer to print but flat edges will turn out better

[kensar]

Thanks for commenting Stitch.  I am aware of the reasons why one would print at an angle but since the car body has surfaces that are at all angles, I believe I may only be moving the problem to another spot.  So, I am attacking this issue by adding more supports in the few areas that are flat (large cross sectional area that results in increased required peel strength) and at the edges where most of the issues are appearing.  I will certainly reconsider angled printing if this doesn't work.  Thanks again. 👍

[89AKurt]

I'm staying tuned to this one!  I built the Lamborghini Silhouette by (Gunze - Sangyo) Testors a couple years ago, so of course I have to see how your project comes along.

Would you tackle the 1964 350 GT next?  Please? 😉

[kensar]

More parts printed, though I'm still working on improvements to the body.

[nickfzr61]

Coming along nice. How are you going to handle the glass? Print a mold and vacuum form or clear resin?

[kensar]

Thinking about going both ways.  I want to see what can be done with clear resin and I will print the windshield and side windows in pigmented resin for vacuum form molds if I decide to go that way.  I need to print the rear tail light lenses in clear.

Thanks for looking in, Nick.

[nickfzr61]

2 hours ago, kensar said:

Thinking about going both ways.  I want to see what can be done with clear resin and I will print the windshield and side windows in pigmented resin for vacuum form molds if I decide to go that way.  I need to print the rear tail light lenses in clear.

Thanks for looking in, Nick.

Cool. I’ll be following. I just got into printing myself. Only been doing parts like engines and such but I’d like to try a complete kit. Resione G217 and Nova 3D High Clear water washable Resin seem to have good reviews. Looking forward how this goes for you. 
Good Luck!

[Ace-Garageguy]

First print looks really good. 

I'm always inspired by anyone who jumps in with both feet and learns as he goes.

"Sure, I can do it. I just have to figure out how."  

[beeRS]

The prints look great. I’m really interested to see how things go. 

[Zippi]

That 3D print of the Lambo came out pretty nice.  Just started 3D printing myself a couple months ago.  Haven't tried a full body yet.  

[kensar]

Fitted the front bumper and grill.

 

[tooltime-fan]

This seems to come out great.

Are you planning to sell copies?

[kensar]

Unfortunately no.  One condition to using the free version of Fusion 360 is that it not be used for commercial purposes.  Thanks for your interest, though.

[Pierre Rivard]

Ken, I found a workaround for avoiding commercial use classification. Just start a print and give program. I volunteer to receive one...😁

[dino246gt]

I love that you're doing a model of this overlooked extremely cool, somewhat affordable car!

 

[kensar]

Careful what you ask for, Pierre.  I am finding the print quality of this body is about equal to a mediocre resin kit requiring a lot of work to get parts fitted and bring it up to my standards.  It will turn out nice, though.  I am learning a lot about the design software and printing process, which is the main focus of this build.

[kensar]

Some subassemblies done and in progress.

Mockup of the interior.

Wheels.  for some reason, the rear lug nuts are black and the front ones are silver.

Dashboard.

Edited February 23 by kensar

[beeRS]

Interior looks great. 
Do you have to do much sanding to the printed finish before painting?