How time flies, NIX91 Masami replica has been around for a few years now.
As far as I remember, NIX91 is the first semi-mass production car with 3D printed parts.
I bet many has been driven around.
Can some of us here share their experience regarding the durability of the printed parts? Especially with respect to how it fairs in operation and when compare with the 'regular' AE parts?
They are weaker than the molded parts that come in mass produced kits. Very brittle when cold. They flex some and don't keep their geometry under load very well.
At our little backyard track, we don't have shelf queens. If it is capable of running it will run. One of my old race buddies and Brother has an original XX that I am sure is just sitting on a shelf/box somewhere around his house. If parts are...
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Most parts are available, except diff gears. They are a bit rare to come by, don't slip the diff. Stuff like the the bumpers that wear fast or front arms that break often, tend to be higher in price to replace.
Does anyone use whitened parts on theyre runners or just purely for the shelf?
I know there can be strength issues with the white nylon parts sometimes as it is even thou i havent had any concerns as of yet!
Does the peroxide treatment radically...
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no we don't but we have spatula city. the rest of the world is jealous!
Can they take a lickin' and keep on tickin'? I was thinking about getting one for my kid for Christmas. He can wheel an R/C very well, so it's not gonna be hammered on. I'm just looking for some input.
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Why not? Do the Team kit...if he's a good driver, as you say, it should be an awesome father/son deal. Dig up some older stock motors and learn him about brushes, oiling bushings, etc while you're at it. If it was a few years from now there wouldn't...
I have an 84 Cadillac thats been run 1 time I was thinking of running my 21.5 in. Would I be better off using my old a-stamp car or should I crack into my new re-release car? I have another never run a-stamp 6-gear and never run stealth gear car and...
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keep the Orig and run the re re, cheaper parts compared the orig, but when I got my old graphite team car up and running, never broke a thing though, but parts wise its better to run the newer one as you will never get orig parts cheap. Or if you...
i was wondering if you guys could give me an idea about the durability of shapeways plastic in the usa. been thinking of geting some of niki's parts but my car will be raced. durability will play a big roll in if i buy any.
Thanks Geo
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Probably a good option for anyone in europe.
Paul knows the requirements of rc and is probably more willing to communicate about print orientation etc. than shapeways or materialize.
I'm actually thinking about handing over my works 91 suspension...
Guys use this thread to post your questions. There are a lot of questions about this car and what it will take to build it. Niki and I will answer any questions you may have here.
