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johnpic:
Hi all, Just wondering...does anyone know of any model or toy 1990s Capris? Either Matchbox types or model building types? I've been searching but to no avail. John

EShepherd:
Ohhh I'd love one, too.

I've got the matchbox version of every sporty car I've ever owned, taped to the lid of my toolbox hutch at work. The Capri would be a neat addition. I've got a picture of my Capri as the background on my work computer in my bay, too. I've probably had five technicians now ask me what the hell car it is.

Any way we could petition Hot Wheels or Matchbox to make a small run of them for us?

Rocketman:
Road Champs had one, in their "Flip Top" line, with a working convertible top. They pop up from time to time on eBay. I forget what scale, it's bigger than a matchbox.

It's not the most accurate model but it's close. I have one, I can post some pictures, I don't have it on hand at the moment.

If someone is good with 3d modelling, I'd love to get a nice accurate model to 3d print

Original_Owner:
As an engineer with above average 3D printing and solid modeling experience (Solid Edge and NX), solid modeling a vehicle is not an easy task. Lots of little parts to measure and create. There is software to convert pictures to solid models, but they also require lots of touch up work. Can it be done, absolutely, but is a long and tedious process. 

EShepherd:

--- Quote from: Original_Owner on November 01, 2021, 01:45:46 PM ---As an engineer with above average 3D printing and solid modeling experience (Solid Edge and NX), solid modeling a vehicle is not an easy task. Lots of little parts to measure and create. There is software to convert pictures to solid models, but they also require lots of touch up work. Can it be done, absolutely, but is a long and tedious process.

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This sounds about right. I've got a buddy who does engineering and 3d modeling for a living, and has a couple 3d printers. I ran the idea by him, and he asked me to get some pictures. He said it's likely that he could make us models, but it'd be time consuming and expensive. Around 100-150 Euros per model, plus shipping. The shipping will be extra shitty, since he lives in the UK.

I'm debating having him make me one anyways. He can paint them, or ship them un-painted if you'd rather do it yourself. But if anyone else is interested, let me know. It may be cheaper if we get a few of them at once.

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