Hey guys! For months I've been committed to one thing: making custom car parts out of plastic with a 3D pen. Let's just say, it's been interesting...
First, I did sketches and measurements - many, many attempts. The next steps, tracing it out with my 3D pen and slowly building up the plastic. The result was a... functional(?) part. Looked pretty janky, ngl.
BUT! Between my heat gun on low setting, a lot of patience and PLENTY of sandpaper, my third attempt looked pretty decent! Only thing, it had the strength of a wet noodle. Honestly, I wouldn't trust it to stay intact if a butterfly landed on it!
I love this hobby, but maybe there's a good reason people buy car parts instead of making them from plastic with a 3D pen 🤔
Ha, sounds like quite the project! I had a similar experience trying to build a clock with popsicle sticks. As long as you're having fun and not risking safety, keep it up! 🙌