> Brandon Weiss (Detective brandon to you) Wrote:
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> I have some rare bikes that need even rarer parts, and I'm sure many of
> us do. I was wondering if somebody could school me on the
> cost/feasibility of having somebody replicate a large part like a fender
> or a side cover with a 3d printer? I don't have high hopes, but I
> figured I'd ask anyway. I have some cracked rd50 and Laguna plastics
> that would be cool to reproduce not only for myself, but for anybody
> else that needs.
I could try and model a replica in my spare time if you'd like, I just need a fair amount of photos/measurements.
I would say it's a fine idea to 3D print, and then use that to create a mold, as large pieces take way too long to make, as opposed to casting from a molded part you just make once.
Feel free to PM me if you'd like, and I can try and get around to it in the future.