Ollie model

[John E Davies 1,234]

My son is a computer game programmer and he recently got into 3D printing. Here is what arrived for Christmas...... It was a total surprise.  The $5 bill is for scale. The hull is exactly 6” long, the LE2 hull is 18’, so this makes the model 1:32 scale. There are lots of truck models in this size, my Land Cruiser 200 would be 5.9” long at this scale. ..... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Land-Cruiser-4x4-1-32-Scale-200-VX-Wagon-SUV-Diecast-Model-Mini-4wd-Car-/362667098231

And this is what the model looked like before final trim “processing”, I have NO clue how that is done.

He was not able to find an actual data file online, he did this completely from scratch using photos. He is willing to share the print file if somebody wants to try this at home. He is thinking about dividing the build into layers, so you could print the tires, frame and hull in different colors and then join them.... but it would not be too difficult to prime and paint the all white version.  And no, he does not want to start mass producing these. That would be something for the much rumored, never seen Ollie Store in Hohenwald.

Happy Holidays.

John Davies

Spokane WA

EDIT: FILES AND BASIC 3D PRINT INSTRUCTIONS. NO GUARANTEES, THIS IS NOT PLUG AND PLAY EASY. If you cannot download these files directly from this thread, let me know and I will try another method. Thanks to my son Ian!

 oliver legacy elite 2 trailer davies.stl

oliver legacy elite 2 trailer davies.3mf

“Provided as is - this shouldn't be too hard of a print, but you'll probably want to have a basic handle on printing. The print specifics below are what I used to print it. They're not required, but might serve as a starting point. Print specifics: Printer: Original Prusa i3 MK3S, 0.4mm nozzle Slicer: PrusaSlicer 2.2 Filament: 1.75mm Prusament PLA (stock profile in PrusaSlicer) Perimeters: 3 Layer Height: 0.1mm Infill: Gyroid, 5% Supports: On Raft: 2 layers (not necessary, just makes it a bit easier to get the tires round) Model print scale: 850% (~200mm x 66mm x 82mm) Total filament (including supports): 143g/48m If you slice it yourself, you'll probably want to put support blockers in the wheel wells - cleaning supports out of there is a pain. This will require some postprocessing - mostly just removing supports from small gaps. If your printer isn't precise enough, or if you're printing with a larger layer height, you may want to do some sanding to get the curves more fluid.” I. D.

Edited December 27, 2020 by John E Davies

[SNY SD UP 51]

John, That is SO COOL,  

When he is able to detail the interior... we want one.

 

 

 

[topgun2 1,230]

Talk about a "home" for a "Mouse" - very nicely done!

Bill

Edited December 26, 2020 by topgun2

[SeaDawg 1,375]

Wow! Your son did an amazing job on the model. 

This made my day. Thank you.

[Mike and Carol 1,172]

Wow, great job!  He should go into production, I’m sure there would be a demand!

[mossemi 482]

JD,  Please let Ian know the how much we appreciated his efforts in creating such an excellent Christmas present for you.  He did an outstanding job.

Mossey

[varmintshooter 3]

Very nice

[GaryJona 28]

Very cool

 

[LongStride 26]

That is way too cool!  Your son is very talented.

[John E Davies 1,234]

18 hours ago, Mike and Carol said:

Wow, great job!  He should go into production, I’m sure there would be a demand!

3 D printing is most useful for a one-off prototype, or for making repair parts in the field (military) or in outer space, where a supplier is not readily available. it is way too time consuming and expensive for mass produced parts, that is what injection molding, die cast metal, and other methods are for. If the company wants to sell us Ollie trailer models in the future Ollie Store, they will have to have them mass produced in China by a toy manufacturer. An order of 100 would probably get the selling price down to a reasonable figure, I am guessing less than $100. A 3D printed one, with many hours and final hand trimming, unless you can do it yourself, would be way more than that. My son had a number of false starts before he got to this final version.

John Davies

Spokane WA

Edited December 27, 2020 by John E Davies

[GraniteStaters 99]

This is amazing! Paula

[Gerard Fulham 1]

that is amazing. He could sell those, I bet.

[Trainman 174]

Being a model railroader and model builder I would purchase one for sure. I would think he could get $100 each that is unpainted as your model is. If he doesn't what to make them I'm sure if he would share the program with someone who would manufacture them they could do it. As far as sales go I personally don't think there would be a large demand for them, if your not into models that I don't really see Oliver owners buying them. Like I said, I would take one, I can detail one and make a top looking model out of the base model. Why not offer the base model and see what takers there might be, you can pickup some quick pocket change, but then again I have no idea on what the base cost is to manufacture one. 

 

trainman

[Mainiac 407]

Love it. Bet it would sell in the Oliver Owners Store. Nice to look at, and take Home, after touring the plant and placing an order. Something to "Show and Tell" while waiting. A buy with the hat, mug, and vest...

Edited January 5 by Mainiac