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[Frank3k]

I'm focusing on what I think of as the "American" vehicle today . Some work was done to the cockpit cabin. I used some Ural 4310 3D decals for the instrument panel and they look good:



Cat hair is a bonus. The seats are loose and I still need to add some bits (floor mats, pedals, brake and shifter, more weathering)

[Jeffry Fontaine]

Thanks guys - The space in front of the tool box would be for either welding gases or tools/equipment for the box. it could also be a way of climbing into the box without a ladder (at least a long one)

Jeff - the tool box should be about the same x and y dimensions as the box on the Unimog 404:



I may reprint it with some minor changes. What looks like supports on the four corners of the top surface are actually vent holes to prevent any resin in the hollow boxes from pulling the box off the build plate, either from suction forces or weight. I should add at least one, maybe two more per side to act as supports for a canvas top. I also have two small drain holes near the cargo floor that would act as drains for water on the real vehicle, but acted as resin drains on the print.

I also need to add internal supports to the empty side boxes. The walls are pretty thin and can warp (in or out).

That was good design planning on your part Frank.  The holes could also serve at mounting points for a platform to increase storage or as a work stand to service things higher off the ground.  Either way, brilliant design and it looks legit! 

[apophenia]

... Cat hair is a bonus...

And, if it can't be removed, it becomes part of the 'wiring harness' 

[Frank3k]

Cat hair removed. I added more comfortable seats, added seat belts, floor mats, pedals and a shifter:



The strange lines on the seats are an effect of printer aliasing interacting with the surface details I put on the seat cushions. The angles were just right. I'm keeping them because they look like they belong, although it would be difficult to reproduce if I wanted to.

[Old Wombat]

There's a 1970's concept car vibe to those seats. 

[Claymore]

The seats look great (sometimes unexpected consequences work out fine) and the detail is exceptional! 

[Frank3k]

Guy, I think I got these as either a free STL or I modified a free STL. I like the side supports, especially for a truck that'll go off-road.

This is one example of where print orientation is important. There are also other relatively minor issues with the print that are due to my wanting to rush the print and picking a resolution (50um) which is standard on most printers. This printer has much smaller pixels (and also rectangular) so in some situations, you get more obvious banding.

[Old Wombat]

Explanation is over my head (a little), I just think the seats are cool, Frank! 

[Frank3k]

I added some color to the American truck. Parts are just resting in place. I think Steve is pleased:



Except that the tool box at the rear is supposed to be orange. It came out redder than intended:



The color on the tool box is splotchy for a reason. I've also "prepositioned" some damaged areas:

[Kerick]

Steve should be pleased! That’s looking great!

[Old Wombat]

A bit of colour & she really POPs!