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Old 12-19-2024, 01:25 PM
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That's really shaping up beautifully!

I think this is a facinating build. I wasn't around when those bus were in service, only really seen them used in movies to deliver someone to a rural place. You inspired me to learn some more about these, and thought this goes into some good details

https://www.curbsideclassic.com/curb...yhound-and-gm/
Thanks Frizzen, wow, this is a good read.
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Old 12-20-2024, 12:33 PM
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I'm glad you guys found that article interesting too. I was suprised by how much bus content they have over there. Bunch of other brands too, and some weird stuff

https://www.curbsideclassic.com/buses/
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Very nice, looking good. Love the detail you have put in.
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Looking great. The rear window/roof contour is my fav part.

Looks like upper and lower windshields as well as the back window will be curved in one or more directions. What's the plan to build those?
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Very nice, looking good. Love the detail you have put in.
thanks, ill try to copy the real one as much as i can... but with only pictures i find online, i have to recreate and improvise...
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Old 01-04-2025, 01:16 AM
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Looking great. The rear window/roof contour is my fav part.

Looks like upper and lower windshields as well as the back window will be curved in one or more directions. What's the plan to build those?
i think i remember modeling it as quarter circle with end section curving a little, so im thinking of just clear plastics (packaging) and laminate 2 to 3 sheets so i can bend it easily.
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Old 01-06-2025, 02:33 PM
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That's really sharp now that it has skin!
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thanks, ill try to copy the real one as much as i can... but with only pictures i find online, i have to recreate and improvise...
I fully understand. I've been working on a model of a 1950's Mack B-61 for over two years now. Lots of photos on internet as it is a fairly popular model for restorations. But dimensions, not so much. Spend a lot of time with calipers, dividers and a calculator. There is a vintage truck show near me every summer and usually one or two B-61s will show up so I can do some checking. Don't know where you would find a real Scenicrusier to check.
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Your bus project is really starting to come together nicely, you and your printer have been busy. (Any idea how many print hours you have in it?)

With the exception of the rear window it looks like all of the curves in the glass will just be simple curves. Heat forming canopies/windshields is not that complicated, there's lots of videos on DIY vacuum forming. And you really don't need much more than a heat gun, a shop-vac, and some wood scraps. The wood's to make the vacuum box.

You've already got the 3D model, it won't take too much additional work to model the plugs that you'll need to make the curved glass parts. Of course you'll need to sand/fill the layer lines on the plugs - but I'm sure you are familiar with that process by now.

SuperfastMatt recently did a video about how not to make a windshield for his Bonneville streamliner, in fact he showed how not to do it several times. But, he also needs something a little more optically clear than you need for an RC bus.

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First test run... so far so good....id like to install actuator to open and close the bay doors....lights and sound is next.

https://youtu.be/aztM4_qFpk8
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You did an amazing job with this! Can wait to see it all done. Always wanted a bus but so much work involved.

Ever think of a 'Gyro" controling 4 servo's (4 corners) I saw this done on a bus and it will give you that bus dip and sway when stopping/driving Etc... Adds alot of realism. Not sure if it would work with your application?

Very Nice work. Can't wait to see it when done. Alot of work!!
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Old 02-04-2025, 10:17 AM
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That's looking great! I really love how well all the curved parts came out

Tamiya makes a great point, something like the 'Superscale 2020' suspension controller would look great adding more dynamic motion to driving that beast.
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