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Dan posted:

Well not quite a full sized C5 but here is my attempt to create a scaled version on the printer:









Its missing a lot of detail, the main White shell I'm not entirely happy with and it needs some stickers for the wheels, side and near the front lights, but overall it I'm pleased with the result.
posted on: 29/01/2014 18:43:10

Area51 posted:

That looks fantastic Dan you can put me down for one that will look great on my shelf
posted on: 29/01/2014 19:05:35

kamztrad posted:

Have to say that looks brilliant Dan, would love one of those when you are happy with your design, I still think what you have done there is superb, let me know when you have one for sale !!

Stunning!!

kamztrad
posted on: 29/01/2014 19:11:41

Area51 posted:

Don't let Dave have one lol
posted on: 29/01/2014 19:28:28

SINCLAIR C5 CHAS posted:

Hi there Dan they look fantastic please put me down for 6 . Also Can you make me a black Batmobile one ....The same one I have built ....Bye Chas . Ps let me know if you would want any side stickers I could cut some down for you all I need is the width and length ...I could also cut out the back wheel stickers if I get the size of them and maybe the front ones ....... =d> =d> \:d/ \:d/ \:d/ \:d/
posted on: 29/01/2014 19:48:06

Dan posted:

Wow, thanks for the comments and interest in this project guys  For those interested in buying one when its finished here are a couple of points to bear in mind:
  • It is roughly a 1/10 scale model (170mm x 65mm x 65mm)
  • Wheels do not rotate, they are fixed.
  • Steering bar is fixed
  • Ideal as a decorative model rather than a toy
  • Everything is plastic and is printed on the high quality setting
  • You can have custom colours, Grey boot, White boot, Black body etc. The available colours are on the main printed pieces page.
  • Total model print/assembly time is probably about 10 hours

[QUOTE]Ps let me know if you would want any side stickers I could cut some down for you all I need is the width and length ...I could also cut out the back wheel stickers if I get the size of them and maybe the front ones[/QUOTE]

Thanks Chas, I'll have a look and let you know.  The rear wheel stickers will be super small

[QUOTE]Don't let Dave have one lol[/QUOTE]

LOL Area, I'm sure he'll be along shortly asking for a Black c5 with a Red boot
posted on: 29/01/2014 20:31:49

Trabi1999 posted:

I would love to have one
posted on: 29/01/2014 22:08:32

dave posted:

lol area and dan nice work mate I'll av a white 1 plz dan that's why you av been quite what about mirrors ?
posted on: 29/01/2014 23:15:28

dave posted:

Put led lights in them battery where chain go's and little mirrors and indicators on ?
posted on: 29/01/2014 23:20:46

dadandjames posted:

I would love 1 or 2. Let me know when you are selling them.Dan these are fantastic.
Also makes me want a 3d printer
Martin
posted on: 30/01/2014 18:44:12

Dan posted:

[quote=dadandjames;2486]I would love 1 or 2. Let me know when you are selling them.Dan these are fantastic.
Also makes me want a 3d printer
Martin[/quote]

Thanks for the comments Martin.  I'll post an update when they're ready.  Although a bit fiddly at times to setup these printers (replicator 2) are excellent, thoroughly recommended
posted on: 31/01/2014 11:50:10

Dan posted:

[quote=dave;2483]lol area and dan nice work mate I'll av a white 1 plz dan that's why you av been quite what about mirrors ?[/quote]

Hi Dave,

You mean full-size mirrors? Not doing them, they're still too complex for me

[quote=dave;2483]Put led lights in them battery where chain go's and little mirrors and indicators on ?[/quote]

You could probably make tiny mirrors/indicators that would have to be glued on.  As for led lights, not sure.  Its plastic only I dont really want to get in to putting electrics inside it.
posted on: 31/01/2014 11:56:06

dave posted:

When are these baby c5 going to be ready mate
posted on: 02/02/2014 20:48:40

SINCLAIR C5 CHAS posted:

Hi Dave do you know how long it takes to make a baby (c5)
posted on: 02/02/2014 20:54:45

dave posted:

About 10 hours I think lol
posted on: 02/02/2014 21:04:19

Dan posted:

[quote=dave;2514]When are these baby c5 going to be ready mate [/quote]

I've made the 1st one Dave  The smaller stickers (rear wheel) are a no-no, they're far too small to peel off let alone stick on.  I'll put some pictures of the final design up soon, it's mostly the same just a couple of small changes to the shell and some more detail on the boot.

I'll probably just make a batch of about 10 and that will be it, maybe do more later in the year
posted on: 03/02/2014 19:47:50

Area51 posted:

What is the pecking order lol
posted on: 03/02/2014 20:42:49

Dan posted:

[quote=Area51;2526]What is the pecking order lol[/quote]

LOL You're at the top Area

It will cost £25 and for those still interested in having one here are some things to bear in mind that I mentioned above:
  • It is roughly a 1/10 scale model (170mm x 65mm x 65mm)
  • No moving parts.  Wheels do not rotate, they are fixed. Steering bar is fixed
  • No electronics.  Just a plain plastic model.
  • Ideal as a decorative model rather than a toy
  • Everything is plastic and is printed on the high quality setting
  • Total model print/assembly time is about 9 hours
I have finished making the first one and will have more made by the end of the week.  I will also look at making a smaller version that will be cheaper and faster to make.

Here are the pictures.  It's printed in about 17 different parts and then clipped or glued together:










posted on: 03/02/2014 21:58:18

Area51 posted:

Put me down for one Dan
Cheers
posted on: 04/02/2014 07:21:09

dave posted:

And me
posted on: 04/02/2014 17:00:58

Dan posted:

I've just fixed the image links above, not sure what I did originally but you should see them now
posted on: 04/02/2014 18:11:34

Dan posted:

That's 2 baby C5's reserved for Area51 and Dave
posted on: 04/02/2014 18:12:06

SINCLAIR C5 CHAS posted:

Hi Dan they look fantastic well done can you make me a total of 3 please Dan 1black 2white
Thanks Bye Chas
posted on: 04/02/2014 18:26:18

kamztrad posted:

Can you put me down for 1 please Dan, am happy to wait, just let me know when you want payment and when it's ready,
Cheers
kamztrad (Keith)
posted on: 04/02/2014 21:53:44

dadandjames posted:

Its a must have for me please.
posted on: 04/02/2014 22:18:41

SINCLAIR C5 CHAS posted:

Hi Dan can you please leave all the parts of the C5 for my Grandson to put it together he loves doing Lego and I am sure he would love to put a C5 together for me
Bye Chas
posted on: 04/02/2014 22:31:56

Dan posted:

[quote=SINCLAIR C5 CHAS;2537]Hi Dan can you please leave all the parts of the C5 for my Grandson to put it together he loves doing Lego and I am sure he would love to put a C5 together for me
Bye ChasLaugh LOL Laugh BigGrin Confused [/quote]

Hi Chas,

I can send it to you in pieces but it is mostly glued together and the front wheel is a bit of a pain to put together.  But if you're happy with that I can send them in pieces and make a page showing assembly instructions or something?

posted on: 05/02/2014 18:49:52

Dan posted:

Okay so the list so far for normal White C5's with a Grey boot is:

Area51 (x1)
Dave (x1)
kamztrad (x1)
dadandjames (x1)
Chas (x2)
Dan (x1)
posted on: 05/02/2014 18:53:20

SINCLAIR C5 CHAS posted:

Hi there Dan that will be great thanks Chas
posted on: 05/02/2014 19:40:53

dave posted:

Area 51 as changed is mind mate lol
posted on: 05/02/2014 20:15:47

dave posted:

Are you planning to put these on the bay dan ?
posted on: 05/02/2014 20:18:29

Area51 posted:

Hang on a minute no he hasn't lol

posted on: 05/02/2014 20:56:25

Area51 posted:

Dan make sure Dave's has got flat tyres lol



posted on: 05/02/2014 21:08:47

Dan posted:

[quote=Area51;2544]Dan make sure Dave's has got flat tyres lol[/quote]

You're tyres are flat Dave
posted on: 07/02/2014 10:26:24

Dan posted:

Right then, I'm about to post these out.  Area51 and dadandjames, can you please PM me your address?  Dave, Chas & kamztrad I have your address already so will post them out today
posted on: 07/02/2014 10:28:28

Dan posted:

[quote=dave;2542]Are you planning to put these on the bay dan ?[/quote]

I'm sure 1 of them will end up on the bay, but that will be it, I don't intend to make another batch of these any time soon.  I need to service the printer as the plastic keeps jamming and it's also developed a bit of a squeak on the y-axis
posted on: 07/02/2014 10:33:08

dave posted:

Lol only 1 with flat tyres hooray lol
posted on: 07/02/2014 15:38:01

dave posted:

Dan ,area have you used your c5 ' as boats yet or is it not that bad yet ?
posted on: 07/02/2014 18:49:30

Area51 posted:

its bad Dave all i need is a sail lol
posted on: 07/02/2014 18:55:39

dave posted:

Lift ya side panel s up lol
posted on: 07/02/2014 19:22:25

Area51 posted:

Good idea Dave lol
posted on: 07/02/2014 19:59:16

Area51 posted:

Dave do you need to borrow a pump lol
posted on: 07/02/2014 20:23:40

dave posted:

No the the pump mate thanks for thr offer stop it rolling off the dash in the car lol as for ideas I'm full of them like the name of the baby c5 lol
posted on: 07/02/2014 20:31:39

kamztrad posted:

Brilliant Dan, thx for that, look forward to receiving baby c5, will get you paid as soon as I get your invoice,
Cheers
kamztrad
posted on: 07/02/2014 21:05:47

Area51 posted:

Maybe i can beta test it lol
posted on: 07/02/2014 21:21:40

dave posted:

Just got the baby c5 Dan its FAB even the boss likes it
posted on: 08/02/2014 11:09:40

Dan posted:

[quote=dave;2575]Just got the baby c5 Dan its FAB even the boss likes it [/quote]

Good stuff Dave. Its quite an achievement isn't it for your boss to like anything C5 related

[quote]Brilliant Dan, thx for that, look forward to receiving baby c5, will get you paid as soon as I get your invoice,
Cheers
kamztrad[/quote]

Just sent it kamztrad, I hope it gets to you okay, it was well wrapped
posted on: 08/02/2014 12:56:42

SINCLAIR C5 CHAS posted:

Hi Dan the the items arrived today great thanks well done they are very good thanks Chas
posted on: 08/02/2014 13:25:54

kamztrad posted:

Got it today Dan, brilliant piece of work, just paid you as well, Happy Days !!

Cheers

kamztrad
posted on: 08/02/2014 17:22:41

dave posted:

Its the only c5 I've had in the house lol for now
posted on: 08/02/2014 20:17:46

Dan posted:

[quote=kamztrad;2581]Got it today Dan, brilliant piece of work, just paid you as well, Happy Days !![/quote]

Thanks for the comments kamztrad, glad you got it okay
posted on: 08/02/2014 21:02:29

SINCLAIR C5 CHAS posted:

That makes me 16 ..Running out of room \:d/ \:d/ \:d/
posted on: 08/02/2014 21:52:38

Area51 posted:

Baby C5 arrived today Dan and it is fantastic well detailed and great design work

many thanks
posted on: 10/02/2014 17:04:17

Dan posted:

[quote=Area51;2605]Baby C5 arrived today Dan and it is fantastic well detailed and great design work

many thanks BigGrin [/quote]

Thanks for the comments Area, enjoy
posted on: 11/02/2014 07:45:33

SINCLAIR C5 CHAS posted:

Hi there Dan we have not started to asemble the model yet But as soon as my Grand children get back of the holidays we will start and take some photos ..Bye and thanks Chas ...
posted on: 11/02/2014 08:29:28

Dan posted:

[quote=SINCLAIR C5 CHAS;2611]Hi there Dan we have not started to asemble the model yet But as soon as my Grand children get back of the holidays we will start and take some photos ..Bye and BigGrinBigGrin Laugh Laugh Laugh Laugh thanks Chas ...[/quote]

That will be fun for them I'm sure they wont need any but in case, here are some assembly instructions:

http://www.c5owners.com/sinclair-c5-models/assembly-instructions
posted on: 11/02/2014 21:05:54

SINCLAIR C5 CHAS posted:

Thanks Dan We will start the build as soon as we can .
Chas
posted on: 11/02/2014 21:48:11

dadandjames posted:

Cheers Dan
The C5 has pride of place on the lounge bookcase.
James reckons we now need a Sir Clive to sit in it.
Martin
posted on: 11/02/2014 21:55:41

Dan posted:

[quote=dadandjames;2617]Cheers Dan
The C5 has pride of place on the lounge bookcase.
James reckons we now need a Sir Clive to sit in it.
Martin[/quote]

That's great Martin  The Sir Clive lego man if anyone is interested is on ebay here though he is probably a bit too small for the size of these models
posted on: 12/02/2014 21:14:38

Dan posted:

Just a note to say these have now all gone and no more will be made for while
posted on: 15/02/2014 15:54:00

SINCLAIR C5 CHAS posted:

Hi hope it's not going to be to long ...Anyway what have you got left ....bye Chas
posted on: 15/02/2014 20:17:19

dave posted:

last 1 on ebay guys
posted on: 17/02/2014 15:11:26

Dan posted:

[quote=SINCLAIR C5 CHAS;2624]Hi hope it's not going to be to long ...Anyway what have you got left ....bye Chas [/quote]

Aye, me to. As for what I've got left: Mirror brackets, motor cooling fan brackets, hi viz mast caps, boot clips, boot mods, 1 set of rear wheel centre caps and chain tensioner clips.
posted on: 18/02/2014 18:24:58

c5Jay posted:

Dan, could I have your centre caps for the wheels?
posted on: 18/02/2014 19:33:31

SINCLAIR C5 CHAS posted:

Hi there Dan if you are selling any of the Items I would like some mirror brackets say 4 sets L/R
Thanks and let me know how much I owe you
Bye Chas
posted on: 18/02/2014 19:45:19

Dan posted:

[quote=c5Jay;2640]Dan, could I have your centre caps for the wheels?
[/quote]

The wheel caps are yours if you want them.  Remember they're 3d printed and the colour doesn't match exactly to the originals.  Please see the pics here and PM me your address if you still want them:

http://www.c5owners.com/sinclair-c5-reproductions/original-designs/rear-wheel-centre-caps
posted on: 19/02/2014 19:33:52

Dan posted:

[quote=SINCLAIR C5 CHAS;2641]Hi there Dan if you are selling any of the Items I would like some mirror brackets say 4 sets L/R
Thanks and let me know how much I owe you
Bye ChasAngry Cool [/quote]

Hi Chas,

I think I've got 4 sets, I'll sent 4 of them or whatever I've got tomorrow
posted on: 19/02/2014 19:34:29

SINCLAIR C5 CHAS posted:

Great thanks Dan bye Chas
posted on: 19/02/2014 19:46:37

jeffremiller posted:

Are any of these still available or available in the future?
posted on: 08/04/2014 06:27:09

Dan posted:

[quote=jeffremiller;2904]Are any of these still available or available in the future?[/quote]

Sorry they are all gone, and don't plan to make any more.  One of these models is a prize in the our competition which ends in June so you may have a chance to win one there.
posted on: 08/04/2014 18:58:03

Dan posted:

I'm selling one of the baby c5's I kept back for myself. Starting bid of £20 on eBay now if anyone is interested.
posted on: 14/06/2014 18:42:28
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