Question About Shapeways "Goose" Peterbilt Parts

[Claus]

This hood says it is for Tamiya cab, will not fit TrueScale Pete cab.

https://images1.sw-cdn.net/product/picture/625x465_10587287_7113512_1459344003.jpg

I see a Truescale Pete daycab listed but no hood to fit it....what's going on here? Can you buy a whole Peterbilt body, hood, cab, fenders and sleeper from Goose that will all fit together?

Any thoughts?

[bigford]

all parts fit each other. dont use the one piece hood/fender its not as
smooth as the 3 piece set up

[Claus]

Thanks. Has anybody used a cab from them? Would rather not use a King Hauler cab.

[bigford]

i think there is to much grain to smooth and fill
that you will lose the detsils in the cab

[petermoblin]

Micro mark has some kind of coating you can put on 3D printed parts to smooth all the graininess and its paintable. Not sure how well it works, but could be worth a shot.

[Claus]

I got my parts the other day. I'm happy with them but there are two sorta big drawbacks. One they defiantly have a grainy feel to them and the other is the top of the hood is smooth, no classic Peterbilt ridge.

I know the grain comes with 3D printing but still a bummer.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/fVgAAOSwYHxWNjrj/$_1.JPG?set_id=880000500F

[bigford]

I think the one piece hood has the ridge plate

[Doggy]

I tried printing 1/14 bodys but still didnt try to paint them. I've been told that paint covers all the grain on the surface. I hope I will try soon. I think if it covers the grain, it would fill all the detail lines also.

[Dieselchopper]

Depending on material used to print parts there are several ways to smooth out things. Been tinkering since January with my own 3d printer and starting to have good results.

[Claus]

Body work is not in my wheelhouse, I suck at it. But.....I was thinking if a man wanted to He could buy some Evergreen half round styrene and make a rib out of a few strips. Witchy think?

http://lcdn.hobbyshopamerica.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/512x512/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/2/6/269-240.jpg

[petermoblin]

I used some "board & batten" used for model rail road buildings as the ribs on my KH hood. Should be able to get it at any hobby shop. Forget the size and I can get you some pics if you would like when I get home from the cabin on Sunday. It works good if you are going for the Peterbilt 359 look.

[Claus]

I used some "board & batten" used for model rail road buildings as the ribs on my KH hood. Should be able to get it at any hobby shop. Forget the size and I can get you some pics if you would like when I get home from the cabin on Sunday. It works good if you are going for the Peterbilt 359 look.

That sounds great and I would love to see some photos if you don't mind! Thank you.

[petermoblin]

Sorry it took so long.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg22/petermoblin/Mobile%20Uploads/1468986891_zpsfydhdrvc.jpg (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/petermoblin/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1468986891_zpsfydhdrvc.jpg.html)

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg22/petermoblin/Mobile%20Uploads/1469027292_zpshfixeevx.jpg (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/petermoblin/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1469027292_zpshfixeevx.jpg.html)

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg22/petermoblin/Mobile%20Uploads/1469027284_zpsne9j7bmw.jpg (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/petermoblin/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1469027284_zpsne9j7bmw.jpg.html)

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg22/petermoblin/Mobile%20Uploads/1469027288_zpsx9mvfrwr.jpg (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/petermoblin/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1469027288_zpsx9mvfrwr.jpg.html)

[Claus]

That looks great, thank you!

[bigford]

That looks sharp, pete

[Doggy]

Very good!

[Clint307]

Where are people getting the Pete style fenders from nowadays?

[Claus]

Where are people getting the Pete style fenders from nowadays?

https://images1.sw-cdn.net/product/picture/625x465_9544441_6770917_1459354305.jpg
https://www.shapeways.com/product/VHNKQVTW3/pete-fenders?optionId=56911706
https://www.shapeways.com/product/9TKST48SU/pete-style-custom-fender-1?optionId=60115704
https://images2.sw-cdn.net/product/picture/625x465_14672246_8853801_1465687795.jpg

[Tommy R]

I'm in the process of making my King Hauler look a bit more like a Pete 359. I pretty much just plan to replace the grill/headlights, but am also considering replacing the fenders. I know nothing about these fenders, but are these designed to bolt to the cab of the KH cab after the stock fenders are cut away? Any feedback on these would be much appreciated! :)

[Claus]

I'm in the process of making my King Hauler look a bit more like a Pete 359. I pretty much just plan to replace the grill/headlights, but am also considering replacing the fenders. I know nothing about these fenders, but are these designed to bolt to the cab of the KH cab after the stock fenders are cut away? Any feedback on these would be much appreciated! :)

The fenders are really meant to bolt to their Pete hood. The stock King Hauler hood can be cut off with one straight cut then the Shapeways hood either be glued on or some guys have made a custom hood hinge. That being said anything is possible, you might be able to cut your King Hauler off at the rivet line, make new hood sides and bolt these fenders where you want them.

[Tommy R]

Thank you! Got another question as I'm still learning all the differences between the various Pete models. I see there are two different hoods available.

One is a "long hood" that says it's for the Tamiya cab, but what model Pete is this modeled after?
https://photos.smugmug.com/Hobby-Stuff/Scaler-Pics-and-Videos/King-Hauler/i-84qrBRM/0/O/625x465_10587287_7113512_1459344003.png

Then they have the "389" hood, but it does not say anything about fitting the Tamiya cab. :confused:
https://photos.smugmug.com/Hobby-Stuff/Scaler-Pics-and-Videos/King-Hauler/i-NkhfN7q/0/O/625x465_11214778_7330264_1459340307.png

What I don't know is the difference between these two other than some subtle design features. I suppose the fenders bolt up to either hood, but would either one work on the KH cab?

[Claus]

I see the 389 has a rib running down the center of the hood, Shapeways is not very clear on what fits and doesn't fit but Goose or Russ are very good about answering emails and PMs.

I used the "long Hood", Pete fenders, Pete cab and 60" sleeper from them on my truck. There is some grain in the plastic to deal with. Also, the Long Hood is no longer than a Tamiya hood but it moves the front axle forward and gives it that look. Cab, hood and sleeper are all bolted to Grand Hauler rails in stock bolt hole locations.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_1277_zpsa4jinxhz.jpg

[scottyk]

I got a Mack cab and hood from them, was told the nylon material was not friendly to sanding and would just ball up on you. Use high build primer first then sand that down till its smooth. I know the parts I got would not fill well even using automotive paint, real auto clear coat MIGHT be thick enough to give it a smooth look but I dont know.

[Tommy R]

Thanks again! I've been through your build thread on that truck twice now. LOL So if I run the "long hood" I'd need to plan on a slightly longer wheelbase, it would seem. That might actually work for me, but not sure if it would then create clearance issues between the bumper and tires when turning. Didn't you run into that situation in your build?

[Tommy R]

I got a Mack cab and hood from them, was told the nylon material was not friendly to sanding and would just ball up on you. Use high build primer first then sand that down till its smooth. I know the parts I got would not fill well even using automotive paint, real auto clear coat MIGHT be thick enough to give it a smooth look but I dont know.

Thanks for the input! So what did you end up doing on yours and how did it come out? A rough finish is a concern of mine.

[scottyk]

Thanks for the input! So what did you end up doing on yours and how did it come out? A rough finish is a concern of mine.

I dont have mine in paint yet, I plan on painting my dump bed the same color as the cab so I figured might as well wait till I have everything ready and paint it all at once.

but I have about 9 coats of primer total on mine right now and it is pretty darn smooth. I would sand after 2-3 coats of primer until you just start to see white nylon, then its time for primer again.

IMO you NEED to fill up the texture of that 3d printing or its just going to be too rough, I mean that texture is probably similar to sandpaper of less than 100 grit. If you going to use metallic paint than its very important to have it totally smooth with something like 600 grit so the metallic doesnt fall into the low spots.

[huber1918]

I am looking to get the hood and use it on my king hauler cab.. What is the best way to glue the hood to the cab? do I have to move the axle at all to use that hood?

[Claus]

I am looking to get the hood and use it on my king hauler cab.. What is the best way to glue the hood to the cab? do I have to move the axle at all to use that hood?


The front axle will defiantly need to be relocated.

[up9018]

Claus,

What did you figure out on the windshield?

Chris

[Claus]

Claus,

What did you figure out on the windshield?

Chris


I sent my body parts to Exclusive RC for paint and body work including custom windows, firewall and brass mirrors. Will post photos when I get the parts back.