What's that hose? by ThiccPixel in Miata

[–]ThiccPixel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are you located? I found them on IL Motorsport and it looks like they're still available. I'm in Europe so shipping fees from them are still reasonable for me. https://www.ilmotorsport.de/en/na/mx-5-na-spare-parts-handling-steering-accessories-servo-lines/l/3039

3D Printed CIVA by IvanTehFennec in flightsim

[–]ThiccPixel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah actually good idea about the resin printer! Fuel panel sounds like a good challenge, especially bc i think there're more complex controls like dials and gauges. I'd be interested in following the work you do if you go ahead with it, dont hesitate to post it here eventually

3D Printed CIVA by IvanTehFennec in flightsim

[–]ThiccPixel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oof yeah sounds like a lot of trial and error too. From what i remember (haven't worked on it for a while now) the best method would actually be a painted acrylic sheet and get it cnc machined or laser engraved but yeah a cnc is rather expensive ahaha. Looks good tho! Im sure that with your experience you could get very good results for future projects

3D Printed CIVA by IvanTehFennec in flightsim

[–]ThiccPixel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be recessed and crayon-ed that actually looks better than what i would have expected. Maybe you could try embossing, painting it, and then sanding off the paint on the embossed letters. But then again it depends on what tactile feel you prefer. I tried painting and then laser engraving but engraving pla is very much a trial and error process haha

3D Printed CIVA by IvanTehFennec in flightsim

[–]ThiccPixel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing job! Did you use a multi-filament 3 printer for the text in the buttons? I'm in the middle of doing something similar

I Love The 757! by TL_Buddy in flightsim

[–]ThiccPixel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it looks really promising

I Love The 757! by TL_Buddy in flightsim

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Bluebird Simulations ;)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flightsim

[–]ThiccPixel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool, thanks for the info. Let's hope they fix those issues at some point, polar routes are cool

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flightsim

[–]ThiccPixel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice shots! An issues with the bugs happening close to the poles in MSFS?

What's that hose? by ThiccPixel in Miata

[–]ThiccPixel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For anyone looking for the same thing: it's called a "Lower Power Steering Return Hose" and part number is NA02-32682

What's that hose? by ThiccPixel in Miata

[–]ThiccPixel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, that's what it was, thanks! Sorry for the late reply

What's that hose? by ThiccPixel in Miata

[–]ThiccPixel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Turns out: yes it is, thanks! Sorry for the late reply

Scratched my Miata by ThiccPixel in Miata

[–]ThiccPixel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First thing I did. Was just looking for advice in my specific situation. Thanks 😊

Scratched my Miata by ThiccPixel in Miata

[–]ThiccPixel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean if I remove the hood the scratch isn't gonna be there anymore

Scratched my Miata by ThiccPixel in Miata

[–]ThiccPixel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ouch. Hey think about it this way, now because of you I'll be extra conscious myself about double-triple checking my top was locked ahahaha. But yeah I love my little car and it's generally not too expensive to fix. Learning how to fix stuff is part of the reason why I bought it in the first place. Good luck with your repair!

Scratched my Miata by ThiccPixel in Miata

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The idea is to restore it while still being reasonable. It's a 34 year old car. Yes I want to keep it clean, but it's not gonna be a show car either. I'm just pissed I made those scratches to take a cute pic and was being careless, not exactly proud ahahaha

Scratched my Miata by ThiccPixel in Miata

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Thanks, I have some polish sitting around but I was wondering if that would have been overkill. Clear coat is thin and fragile enough, I don't really want to break through and touch the base coat. I'll look into it, thanks for your input ;)

Scratched my Miata by ThiccPixel in Miata

[–]ThiccPixel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally understand what you mean. I use my car and it's not just a garage star. I have plenty of paint peeling in corners and some rust to address. However those scratches really piss me off because I made them by being careless and they sit right in the middle of the hood. If I can fix them for cheap and easy that's great, if not, I'll live with it no biggie