Jason's (Unfated) Han in Carbonite build.

[Thrashers]

Panel #2 complete except for the u-clips. I ordered metal ones from Zenix. They will be shipped out tomorrow.View attachment 973691

Panel looks great ! what did you use for the dot pattern ?

 

[Unfated]

Panel looks great ! what did you use for the dot pattern ?

I could not find the mesh and i did not pay extra to get the light up LEDs from Fettronics. So I decided to be a little lazy.
I found the pic of the proper mesh online, loaded it into Adobe illustrator and added the yellow squares to simulate the
LEDs. Then I printed it on photo paper, clear coated it, and glued it down.

 

[baptizer]

I’m not a electronics guru by any means but I was able to wire up the alternating LEDs myself. In general I tried to tackle as much as the HIC as I could (big thanks to QWolf and BigTurc for all the guidance).

Let me know if you are ever feel like tackling it. I can give you some pics, wiring diagram, etc.

 

[Unfated]

I’m not a electronics guru by any means but I was able to wire up the alternating LEDs myself. In general I tried to tackle as much as the HIC as I could (big thanks to QWolf and BigTurc for all the guidance).

Let me know if you are ever feel like tackling it. I can give you some pics, wiring diagram, etc.

Thank you. When everything is done I might decide to upgrade it, but for now this will do.

 

[Unfated]

Just finished editing the box cut outs in Adobe Illustrator to fit Flimsy's 3D files. Now to get the box cut on
a CNC router.

 

[Wcoke]

Unfated I'm just starting my build as well ! I recently got my Han ( ebay not a great cast, but it was cheap & I can clean it up) I am also planning on 3d printing my volvo panels & greebles. I'm gonna have my box CNCd in the next few days based on the plans that have been floating around here ( and the .dxf file thats posted on the HIC yahoo site) - your 3d prints look nice! are you hand sanding ?

Who did you get your cast from?

 

[Wcoke]

Unfated glad you’re happy with the cast! I have an original Volvo panel that I made a mold from, wish I’d have known you needed it.

 

[Unfated]

Unfated glad you’re happy with the cast! I have an original Volvo panel that I made a mold from, wish I’d have known you needed it.

I started 3D printing before I really thought it out. I did not realize I'd have so much trouble finding someone to cut
the box. I have the files but they don't open the same in every program. If i was not almost finished with these
panels I'd just buy a set and get Zenix's box, but I'm only one panel away from finishing these. Good news
is they cost me very little, maybe $60 for all eight printed.

 

[Thrashers]

Who did you get your cast from?

Wcoke i got my cast from halloweenking on ebay - not so great cast ( cheap ) but its going to require me to do a bunch of fiberglass work ( beyond cleaning up & sanding) to get it up to snuff

 

[Wcoke]

Yeah, I’ve heard about his work. Not bad but takes some time to get up to par.
Post pics of your build! I made a mold of an original Volvo if you’re interested in a set of blank casts. Don’t have the greeblies yet but I’ll print those to cast eventually.

 

[Wcoke]

I started 3D printing before I really thought it out. I did not realize I'd have so much trouble finding someone to cut
the box. I have the files but they don't open the same in every program. If i was not almost finished with these
panels I'd just buy a set and get Zenix's box, but I'm only one panel away from finishing these. Good news
is they cost me very little, maybe $60 for all eight printed.

You can’t beat $60. I’ve made several boxes and I’ve never CNC’ed it. You gotta use a tablesaw, jigsaw and sand it like God intended. Lol

Your panels look really really good.

 

[VanOaksProps]

Do you have any photos with the cast Volvo panel next to a 3d printed panel? I'm curious to see how different they look side by side.

 

[Unfated]

They are not quite as nice as I'd like, but they will work. They cost me about a quarter of what a cast set would have cost.
I ended up buying the aluminum u-clips from Zenix and I'm happy I did. I'm still having trouble getting the box CNC routed, so
next I'll be working on my Han cast. He needs some clean up and filling.

 

[Jedifyfe]

Those are beautiful side panels!! Well done.

 

[QCWolf]

Outstanding work. Great job!

 

[DiggsBarklightr]

These by themselves are incredible. I'd buy them and mount them to my bed...crap, just realized why I'm divorced

 

[Nick Anzalone]

Looking at doing the electronics is making my head spin and giving me anxiety. Awesome build.

 

[Unfated]

Looking at doing the electronics is making my head spin and giving me anxiety. Awesome build.

Fettronics makes a great kit. I was very happy with his kit.

 

[Nick Anzalone]

Right on. I am not by any means an electrician lol. I'll check that out though. I'd like to do this build someday.

 

[QCWolf]

Fettronics worked out for me very well. I've also used a kit by Warpcell here on the RPF.