Efferman's Custom Parts

[Cumulonimbus]

As promised, some images of the U500 covers, painted and mounted.

A short review:

- As mentioned, the size of the axle hole needed to be increased slightly to fit on an axle. You will need a set of small hand files for this.

- The texture of the surface is grainy, typical for a 3D printed part made with this particular technique. I sanded them lightly with 400 grit sandpaper.

- I spray painted the covers, but I'm not too happy with the finish: 2 came out matte (as intended), two ended up glossy. I blame the spray paint, which was a left-over.

- They fit perfect on the 8110, I played around with the offset (as shown in the image) and settled with a 1 stud offset to get as close to the look of a real U500 as possible.

- Compared to the real deal, the covers could get some more definition: the ring could stick out a bit more, slightly curved background would be nice and a recess in the centre of the cover. Google some images, you will see what I mean. That said, my 8110 look much better with the covers (ignore the WIP tilting bed).

- The covers are 1/2 stud thick, I would prefer the mounting point to be 1 stud thick, similar to the Lego covers.

The verdict:

These covers are a really nice addition to anyone's 8110 if your not scared of a little bit of handy work. Worth buying!

Edited March 15, 2014 by Cumulonimbus

[Pat-Ard]

Thanks for the review...

The covers look great. Hmmm, maybe I have to order them, too...

I painted my U406 covers today. I think that I'm able to post some pictures tomorrow...

Pat

[efferman]

thanks for the pictures, i have made black material available so that pinting is not neccesarry for black rims. the thickness of a half stud i want hold, to let the adjusting be possible, for the overall look i will look what you mean.

edit: i know what you want say

Edited March 15, 2014 by efferman

[stefan_betula_pendula]

@ Cumulonimbus: Looks really good!

Great job, efferman!

[efferman]

cumulonimbus is it this what you want say?

u500 rimcover v2 von efferman auf Flickr

[Cumulonimbus]

Hi Efferman, yes, that could work. I'm not really sure if all my suggestions even fit in a separate cover. The image below shows a bit what I have in mind:

The centre of the rim is deeper than the ring which protects the bolts. There seems to be some details inside this recess as well, but I can't find good images, anyone here has an U500 at home?

As said, I can image that this isn't feasible in a cover, since you need room for the axle hole. My guess is that a cover with these features could become 1 and 1/2 stud thick, three times the current version. This might reduce the flexibility you want. I could draw you a cross-section if you want.

Edited March 15, 2014 by Cumulonimbus

[efferman]

you should keep in mind that the rim in your post is for a narrow tire, the 8110 rim is more a wide tire. whats the opinion of other people?

[Cumulonimbus]

You're right. I guess you have this in mind:

or even this:

http://www.fan-gallerie.de/autogalerie_picture.php?path=Galerie/Nutzfahrzeuge/409_unimogu500black/mbgalerie_1645167_2.jpg&filename=mbgalerie_1645167_2.jpg

I'm curious as well what other Eurobrickers think.

Edited March 15, 2014 by Cumulonimbus

[efferman]

this was more in my mind. source

[olaf9198]

and a part for quick couplers

Where is this for? I don't understand it.

[Pat-Ard]

Hi folks and best efferman,

here you go. The painted covers for the U406.

There's nothing to add to the review of cumulonimbus. I mounted the covers with one half stud bush, so they come a little more out. Compared to the "old" version with the 6x6 dishes it looks way better.

Here are pictures:

Pat

[stefan_betula_pendula]

Nice! Have you tried to use black rims? I think this would look better instead of the mix of black, grey and red.

[efferman]

Where is this for? I don't understand it.

It is for something like this, someone on my german forum asked about it

http://www.westrac.c...y.aspx?pfid=421

Pat ard now you have to paint the rims

Edited March 15, 2014 by efferman

[timslegos]

For the quick connector, is the spacing enough on the end that an axle will slide in? I would love to have this part if it works out.

tim

[efferman]

The cutout is exaktly 4,8mm. It should fit without problems. But wait with an order, i havevan idea to make coupling easier

Edited March 15, 2014 by efferman

[Polo-Freak]

someone, polo-freak to be exact, has asked about a countach style wheel cover

Many Thanks efferman, Dreams come true

Order now, and my Technic Countach is happy

[Pat-Ard]

Hi stefan,

here are pictures with black rims...

But I prefer the grey ones... Or maybe I'll paint the whole rims red.

@efferman: is it possible that the parts on shapeways are also available in polished black?

Thanks

Pat

Edited March 15, 2014 by Pat-Ard

[efferman]

polished black is unfortunately not in the visible options. maybe when you contact them during the ordering process they can throw them into the polishing machine.

edit: i have made black detail available. the surface should more smooth, but the price is roundabout the double of the white and strong unpolished.

Edited March 16, 2014 by efferman

[Pat-Ard]

Hmm, OK, I'll try to contact them. Last time they were quiet fast with a reply.

[Richard L aka Scooby]

How could we use this new ,from efferman, rim for the 49.5x20 wheels in combine with the part of 42000 steeringhub and insert for a steering mechanism in a model like the 42024?

I could need som help with this.

Edited March 16, 2014 by scooby136

[efferman]

I make a raw sketch how it would look with the steering part

[rm8]

i dont have ordered this colours, so i dont know how good they match.

edit, how about a panel like the curved 3x2x11 panels but in 5x3x5 ?

What about 3x2x5 ? Those small panels will be good for small models

Edited March 16, 2014 by rm8

[efferman]

rm8, no problem

scooby this is how it looks mounted, ok, its a raw sketch of the 42000 wheel hub

495x20 sixhole sketch von efferman auf Flickr

edit:

done:

btw: the medium turntable is now available for shopping. needs some rotations, then it works smooth

Edited March 16, 2014 by efferman

[rm8]

Thanks,

Is it possible to print strong and playable Steering CV joint axle with longer axle (2-3 L)? I mean will it be strong enough for needs of wheel driving?

http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=92906

[efferman]

should be possible, but first at next weekend. i have to go on the way.

the new steering part of 42021 snowmobile has unfortunately a bad steering angle, so i have designed this

what do you think about it?

edit:

a different angle

steering hub von efferman auf Flickr

Edited March 16, 2014 by efferman