I was going through old photos with my sister and came across my mother's favorite car - a 1966 fire engine red Ford® Custom 500. I knew I had to add one of these cars to my slot car collection. I couldn't find one - so I designed one.
This version fits the new AFX® Mega G+ (TM) Long Rolling Chassis (PN: 21023). Which means it's been stretched here and there in order to make it fit. I made the choice to run the lights from a battery versus track power. This way it could be illuminated while sitting on a false chassis.
The model is printed in separate pieces for the body (including a built in body clip), the windows (which includes areas for a battery and switch), head and tail lights designed to accept PICO sized LEDs for lighting. The body and lights were printed in HERO Tough resin and the Windows in Standard Carbon Black resin from 3D Resin Solutions. Colors may vary.
The car can be assembled without the LEDs.
The battery and switch combination along with the LEDs can purchased from Evan Designs. Links to the items used:
3 Volt Small coin cell holder with separate switch (https://evandesigns.com/products/small-coin-cell-holder-with-separate-switch)
Pico LEDs (https://evandesigns.com/products/chip-nano-pico-leds?variant=32155327889456)
Assemble in the following order: LEDs into head and tail lights, head and tail lights into body, and the window into the body. I recommend shortening the wires in order to avoid having long wires to hide in the body.
NOTE:
Car comes unpainted and unassembled. LEDs and battery holder/switch must be purchased separately.
A false chassis is available for separate purchase if you wish to have a rolling display model versus running slot car.
3D printed and shipped by CatzPaw.
OPTIONAL - you may purchase the STL files for printing. The STL files are being sold as personal use only, with no rights to resell the prints or STL files. The STL file comes with a version of the body without the body clip. The STL files can be purchased here: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/1966-ford-inspired-custom-500
