Custom 3D printed accessories

kernowsvenski

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• Apr 7, 2025

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A colleague of mine has got into 3D printing in a big way and some of the stuff he is doing is really very good. He can do pretty detailed pieces and the stuff he's made has a robust feeling that I didn't expect from layers of melted plastic built up by a home machine.

I really was quite impressed and it got me thinking that I would maybe like some LR/Freelander themed items or some gizmos, accessories etc. Any thoughts or ideas on stuff to be produced, including expensive or difficult to obtain parts? Hair drier holders is a prerequisite obvs.

 

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• Apr 8, 2025

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I've considered getting a 3d printer, but mostly for bits and bobs. Upholstery clips, the smashed end of the roof rack and some lesser pieces. Depending on one's views on reproducing existing parts, the light protectors could be an idea. I don't have them, but looking at muddy mods, you would at least save some money.

 

saxavordian

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• Apr 8, 2025

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I was thinking of getting a 3d printer. So I can do a monster dog turd model, and display at the Tate gallery as a EV Evoque

 

GrumpyGel

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• Apr 8, 2025

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Those cover pieces for the bonnet hinges would be good.

 

andyfreelandy

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• Apr 8, 2025

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Swapping to a facelift scuttle solves the old broken rubber problem.

The later ones have hard plastic right up to the ends.

 

GrumpyGel

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• Wednesday at 11:19

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andyfreelandy said:

Swapping to a facelift scuttle solves the old broken rubber problem.

The later ones have hard plastic right up to the ends.

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I couldn't entertain a German powered donor. I have to maintain some ethics.

Maybe if I find a K, or more likely a KV6, being broken, I might consider it

 

Nodge68

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• Wednesday at 19:20

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I'd love a decent 3D printer. I've got a cheap one, which doesn't produce the prettiest of parts, but it does work, although the print bed is too small for most things car related.
One day I'll invest in a decent one, if I can find a suitable location for it in the house.

 

Loafer61

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• Wednesday at 19:57

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I have a Bambulabs X1c and it is excellent. The AMS allows it to print up to 4 colour models.

Baby Groots anyone? The milwaukee box was printed too.

 

saxavordian

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• Thursday at 10:01

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Nodge68 said:

I'd love a decent 3D printer. I've got a cheap one, which doesn't produce the prettiest of parts, but it does work, although the print bed is too small for most things car related.
One day I'll invest in a decent one, if I can find a suitable location for it in the house.

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House why so modest Brother Abbot

Surely Landyzone Priory, vast acreage with attached Cathedral and many scribes, who adorn this place of worship could fashion requested parts.