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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: Kriss on May 26, 2012, 01:17:16 PM

Title: Try tom rethink RX-7 badge
Post by: Kriss on May 26, 2012, 01:17:16 PM
Hello guys!

I\'ve saw around that someone uses RX-8 amd CX-7 original badges to create a sort of new logo for the FD.
So I think to go further on this: I\'ve also tried to reimagine the efini logo, put everything in a 3D rendering software and send it to be printed in 3D.
That\'s the result:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/540243_4154139377418_413243124_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/543687_4154141217464_1165372586_n.jpg)

In the next days I\'ll go with the paint and update the thread.
I\'ve made other style too... These are the 3D rendering:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/581193_10150827523947231_1078878559_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/485758_10150827530552231_98137317230_9915071_1642570945_n.jpg)

I\'ve tried to make the classic one too:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/546165_10150827537012231_98137317230_9915117_2007124442_n.jpg)

If the result is good I think to begin to sell them :D
Title: Try tom rethink RX-7 badge
Post by: Prof on May 26, 2012, 02:26:49 PM
Can you make them out of a clear plastic ?
Title: Try tom rethink RX-7 badge
Post by: Macer on May 26, 2012, 03:11:51 PM
These look good :Thumbs-up
Title: Try tom rethink RX-7 badge
Post by: Kriss on May 26, 2012, 03:32:30 PM
Quote from: Prof;824492Can you make them out of a clear plastic ?

I make them on Shapeways.com, they have a lot of materials, and also a clear plastic, a bit frosted... :)

http://www.shapeways.com/materials/frosted_detail (http://www.shapeways.com/materials/frosted_detail)

I choose to make the prototype in Alumide, a mix of plastic and aluminum powder, that make it stronger.
Title: Try tom rethink RX-7 badge
Post by: Prof on May 26, 2012, 04:11:09 PM
Frosted plastic might be ideal - was thinking of backlighting in EL sheet or with flat chip leds... ;)
 
The older squarer logo is the same as on the back of the FC - the other bit says Mazda.
Title: Try tom rethink RX-7 badge
Post by: Steve-x-edge on May 26, 2012, 09:20:21 PM
Thats awesome man, well impressed. I\'ve dabbled in 3D work so I might look into this as well.

Just looked into 3D printers too, what can I say, its impressive stuff.
Title: Try tom rethink RX-7 badge
Post by: matt p on May 27, 2012, 09:05:05 AM
That looks very cool :)

I sport one of those!.
Title: Try tom rethink RX-7 badge
Post by: mart on May 29, 2012, 09:03:40 AM
Hey guys it might be mine youve seen i mocked up the design and had it laser cut from polished stainless about 3 yrs ago, i cant show you pics because im just a guest on here. It was on my list to have more cut for sale, however ive been that busy with the other products i produce for the FD these havent been done yet. If enough interest can soon have them cut.
 
I can be contacted on :-
mart.rob@hotmail.co.uk (mart.rob@hotmail.co.uk)
 
Mart
Concept-7
Quality, innovative parts for the FD RX7
Title: Try tom rethink RX-7 badge
Post by: Kriss on May 29, 2012, 09:45:31 AM
Quote from: mart;824699Hey guys it might be mine youve seen i mocked up the design and had it laser cut from polished stainless about 3 yrs ago, i cant show you pics because im just a guest on here. It was on my list to have more cut for sale, however ive been that busy with the other products i produce for the FD these havent been done yet. If enough interest can soon have them cut.
 
I can be contacted on :-
mart.rob@hotmail.co.uk (mart.rob@hotmail.co.uk)
 
Mart
Concept-7
Quality, innovative parts for the FD RX7

Hi Mart

I can ssure you is not a mock up of your work, I\'ve taken the logos og the RX-8 nd CX-7 from the web, and design the efini badge by myself, all with Rhinoceros, wioth 3d printing in mind...

My plans are to do them in plastic, so they can be painted even in chrome finish.
Title: Try tom rethink RX-7 badge
Post by: wolfie1 on May 29, 2012, 06:24:03 PM
i reckons i would want 1 of these price dependant
Title: Try tom rethink RX-7 badge
Post by: mart on June 15, 2012, 08:12:55 PM
Mine is identical to the first pic you have in blue but without the \'infini\' !
 
Available in polished S/S for anyone interested
 
mart.rob@hotmail.co.uk (mart.rob@hotmail.co.uk)
Title: Try tom rethink RX-7 badge
Post by: wolfie1 on June 15, 2012, 10:13:18 PM
how much as a matter of interest?
Title: Try tom rethink RX-7 badge
Post by: Kriss on August 08, 2012, 10:59:49 AM
Another project: efini wheel center caps

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/527200_4535038339654_2124493673_n.jpg)

the cap and the emblem are detachable, with centering pins, to be sprayed separately

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/580997_4535039019671_1235031876_n.jpg)

I\'m going to paint everyhing, the badge and the center caps, and post results.

I\'m thinking of selling this: directly from Shapeways for people who want to paint them by themself or from me with painting service... :D
Title: Try tom rethink RX-7 badge
Post by: Macer on August 08, 2012, 11:45:15 AM
Looking good :Thumbs-up

Look forward to seeing them painted and fitted.
Title: Try tom rethink RX-7 badge
Post by: Brett on August 08, 2012, 11:52:51 AM
Very nice - :Giggle
Title: Try tom rethink RX-7 badge
Post by: The dutchman on August 08, 2012, 10:33:16 PM
I like it too. i hope it coms in produktion:Giggle
The rx7 logo i mean.
Title: Try tom rethink RX-7 badge
Post by: Big Al on August 08, 2012, 11:56:14 PM
Wouldn\'t the RX7/efini logo\'s make great t shirts too ??
Title: Try tom rethink RX-7 badge
Post by: fd3szhi on August 09, 2012, 07:21:05 PM
How much u sellin them for i have 1 now if not too expensive
Title: Try tom rethink RX-7 badge
Post by: Kriss on August 18, 2012, 09:43:19 PM
Here\'s the pics of finished prototype, painted with silver and efini script filled with black enamel:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/574584_4585536002064_840414821_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/293173_4585537242095_437563100_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/562818_4585537882111_1237717385_n.jpg)

Need some refinish and definitly not to be done in that material, too hard to smmoth it well... Fortunately, there\'s another plastic, very smooth, that can be used.

Here\'s the center caps too, simbles painted with AlcladII Chrome:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/422432_4585538482126_359574244_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/551138_4585539202144_745541234_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/430350_4585540042165_1894635840_n.jpg)

Surface is smoothed with 2500 wet sandpaper, but with a 3000 or a polishing paste would be even better.

I think I\'ll put the RX-7 Efini logo on sale at 20-25€ directly from site (unpainted), to have it painted (you choos color) from 40 to 50€ depends on colours.
Title: Try tom rethink RX-7 badge
Post by: Mark Ide on August 25, 2012, 04:47:34 PM
Could you do the classic one in red? It was in red on \'93 Jap Black FDs
Thanks
Mark
Title: Try tom rethink RX-7 badge
Post by: Kriss on August 25, 2012, 07:02:28 PM
Quote from: Mark Ide;834041Could you do the classic one in red? It was in red on \'93 Jap Black FDs
Thanks
Mark

There\'s a red plastic in the available material, but the finish is grainy.

Better to take the with polished one and then paint it up... :D