Scorpio 3d models up on thingiverse...
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brokencase
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Scorpio 3d models up on thingiverse...
I just posted a new Scorpio related model...
Scorpio steering firewall bushing (may be same for Sierra/Xr4ti)
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4765300
..and there are the older ones..
Scorpio rear suspension buffer/rebound (may be same for Sierra/Xr4ti)
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2806986
Scorpio Trim Screw that holds cover over jack storage area...
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3057837
Scorpio Fog Light Covers
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4833516
If I make anything else I'll post the additional links in this thread...and if you are so inclined please do the same.
Scorpio steering firewall bushing (may be same for Sierra/Xr4ti)
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4765300
..and there are the older ones..
Scorpio rear suspension buffer/rebound (may be same for Sierra/Xr4ti)
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2806986
Scorpio Trim Screw that holds cover over jack storage area...
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3057837
Scorpio Fog Light Covers
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4833516
If I make anything else I'll post the additional links in this thread...and if you are so inclined please do the same.
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Ed Lijewski
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Re: Scorpio 3d models up on thingiverse...
I had a '59 Austin Healey Sprite.
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brokencase
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Re: Scorpio 3d models up on thingiverse...
I recall you mentioning that before...
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eaton53
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Re: Scorpio 3d models up on thingiverse...
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4766005
I uploaded the Scorpio Diecast Stand.
It says wait 24 hrs... we'll see.
I uploaded the Scorpio Diecast Stand.
It says wait 24 hrs... we'll see.
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
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brokencase
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Re: Scorpio 3d models up on thingiverse...
The thingiverse website has had issues recently.
I posted a DIY e-bike battery case a while back and it took 2 months to show up in my personal account or to show up in a site search.
But I could still post a link in a forum and people could get to it that way.
Then a few days ago it showed up in my account and was searchable. At that point I posted the Scorpio steering bushing an it showed up instantly.
It kind of sucks. The way your stuff gets attention is when it is first posted.
So my e-bike battery case missed that process and consequently there were not many downloads by others (about 50). But the Scorpio steering bushing received 175 downloads the first day it was posted
Eaton - I can't even get to your model. Can you see it from within your thingiverse account?
I posted a DIY e-bike battery case a while back and it took 2 months to show up in my personal account or to show up in a site search.
But I could still post a link in a forum and people could get to it that way.
Then a few days ago it showed up in my account and was searchable. At that point I posted the Scorpio steering bushing an it showed up instantly.
It kind of sucks. The way your stuff gets attention is when it is first posted.
So my e-bike battery case missed that process and consequently there were not many downloads by others (about 50). But the Scorpio steering bushing received 175 downloads the first day it was posted
Eaton - I can't even get to your model. Can you see it from within your thingiverse account?
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Ed Lijewski
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Re: Scorpio 3d models up on thingiverse...
Curious as to how you modeled the steering column bushing; did you remove an original one from your car?
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Ed Lijewski
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Re: Scorpio 3d models up on thingiverse...
Curious as to how you modeled the steering column bushing; did you remove an original one from your car?
Does that 175 download number mean 175 Scorpio owners are on Thingiverse (hah)?
YMMV
Does that 175 download number mean 175 Scorpio owners are on Thingiverse (hah)?
YMMV
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brokencase
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Re: Scorpio 3d models up on thingiverse...
I don't think 175 downloads means 175 Scorpio owners. I suspect that some of it is automated scrapers that steal 3d models from thingiverse in order to post on their own separate 3d model sites. Then you have to keep in mind that it is an international audience. So there could be a bunch from Europe/Baltics that have Sierras or Scorpios. Then there is the odd mechanic/restoration shop that has gotten into 3d printing and they are just building a library of stuff "just in case they come across it".Ed Lijewski wrote: ↑Thu Feb 18, 2021 3:17 pm Curious as to how you modeled the steering column bushing; did you remove an original one from your car?
Does that 175 download number mean 175 Scorpio owners are on Thingiverse (hah)?
YMMV
As for how I created the model... I'm a software guy. I used the free program OpenSCAD. I pulled the dimensions off of what was left of my original
Go download OpenSCAD here https://www.openscad.org/downloads.html and install it.
Start OpenSCAD and paste the following code into the editor and then press "F6", and then wait a few moments...
$fn=140;
difference()
{
union()
{
translate([0,0,10.75])
{
cylinder(d1=49.3,d2=45.1,h=4.5,center=true);
}
translate([0,0,5.25])
{
cylinder(d=40.9,h=6.5,center=true);
}
cylinder(d=50,h=4,center=true);
}
union()
{
cylinder(d=35,h=23,center=true);
cylinder(d=27,h=27,center=true);
}
}
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brokencase
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Re: Scorpio 3d models up on thingiverse...
Oh yeah... and by the way...
It goes without saying that all Scorpio owners should check the condition of their Steering bushing.
They are 30+ years old and they don't last forever..
It goes without saying that all Scorpio owners should check the condition of their Steering bushing.
They are 30+ years old and they don't last forever..
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eaton53
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Re: Scorpio 3d models up on thingiverse...
Yes, I see it in there.brokencase wrote: ↑Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:35 pmEaton - I can't even get to your model. Can you see it from within your thingiverse account?
I can just send it to you if you like.
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
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brokencase
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Re: Scorpio 3d models up on thingiverse...
I placed Scorpio fog light covers up on thingiverse.com
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4833516
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4833516
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