# 3DSets RC Cars Build log **URL:** \ **Category:** Other Hobbies\ **Created:** [February 19, 2021, 10:17pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/3dsets-rc-cars-build-log/1729 "2021-02-19T22:17:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TriPunk](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/3dprintingspace.com/tripunk/32/956_2.png) [@TriPunk](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/TriPunk)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2021, 10:17pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/3dsets-rc-cars-build-log/1729/1 "2021-02-19T22:17:24Z")
I’ve been working on this 3d printed RC car for a few weeks now. I picked up an RC car around New Year for rock crawling and ended up, inevitably, printing parts for it. I then learned of a site called [3dsets.com](http://3dsets.com) that maks designed 100% 3d printed RC cars. The electronics and shocks are the only part you will need to buy. Right now there are 6, I believe, models designed after LandRover and Jeep, costing between $30 and $45. The STLs are already set up to be printed without support(some parts need a brim) and parts are separated to print in the same colored parts together. All the STLs are ready to fit a 200x200 bed they even have premade code for the Prusa 3. ![20210219_165606](https://storage.3dprintingspace.com/original/2X/7/7c3151d511b93cd98d950e42c60ca472c853505a.jpeg) I have also been keeping track of the Materials, time, and cost of this project if anyone wonders about that. I expect it’s about 7 days of printing straight. I’m sure some of the parts could be picked up cheaper from bang good or Alibaba but I’m impatient and mail takes a year and a day to get to where I live so I opted into sourcing parts locally. > **[3DSets Rancher Build Log](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FQV2_1GRqZU9Lr3QGsyXUqstxZqAgzMNtBCwXYvXMaM/edit?usp=sharing)** > > Sheet1 > > Print ,Time,Length (m),Date,Material,Brand,Status,Total Time (h:m:s),Expences,Amount,Cost Each ,Total > Print\_0\_-\_Calibration\_Front\_Panel,3:14:28,9.01,20.01.2021,Red Tough PLA,Canadian Makers,Success,185:39:12,PLA... [![](https://storage.3dprintingspace.com/original/2X/1/1d66bff67b83f1050f9a658cfef3d292065abd34.jpeg "Model 1 Rancher 4x4 video guide - build 3d printed car scale model in just 20 minutes!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yinLe4EwPvM) [https://www.3dsets.com/](https://www.3dsets.com/) ---
**Author:** ![LEGOManiac](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/ba8739/32.png) [@LEGOManiac](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/LEGOManiac)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2021, 12:13am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/3dsets-rc-cars-build-log/1729/2 "2021-02-20T00:13:05Z")
335 Meters of filament? 1/3 of Km? How big is this thing? Also, That’s a heck of a lot of money on fasteners. Is there something special about them? Also, also, you mentioned buying the shocks and electronics, but not the wheels. Are they 3D printed wheels? I would have thought 3D printed hubs + rubber tires? ---
**Author:** ![TriPunk](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/3dprintingspace.com/tripunk/32/956_2.png) [@TriPunk](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/TriPunk)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2021, 12:42am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/3dsets-rc-cars-build-log/1729/3 "2021-02-20T00:42:17Z")
All in all, I’m expecting to use about 2.5kg of filament, not including any failures I may have (so far it hasn’t been too bad). it is a 1/10 scale RC so it is compatible with many parts already on the market. As far as the fasteners so I went with A2 SS from a local wholesale distributor, so I expect I paid more than I could have if I was willing to wait for a banggood delivery. there is no glue in this build, it is all held together with M2 and M3 socket screws of various lengths(ill attach a list below). I have a spare pair of wheels I can use however I plan to try to print some in TPU. I want to design an inner structure to avoid using foams, I don’t have high hopes but we will see how it goes. ![Screws](https://storage.3dprintingspace.com/original/2X/9/9ed6642dc52becd1edf92a8826e39c296164e3d9.png) Here is also a link to the build guide. > **[Build Guide - Model 1 Rancher 4x4 v1.3.2](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kNsTAzMnrRcQ5l2uynU_HDwvNEhuhPTSzcVngy35PrI/edit#slide=id.g45dc0cd326_0_0)** > > Build Guide - Model 1: Rancher 4x4 Version 1.3.2, November 20, 2020 For BuildGuide for version 1.2 click here 3D printed radio controlled 4WD scale model. www.3dsets.com 3dsets Facebook YouTube video guide 1 ---
**Author:** ![LEGOManiac](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/ba8739/32.png) [@LEGOManiac](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/LEGOManiac)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2021, 5:43am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/3dsets-rc-cars-build-log/1729/4 "2021-02-20T05:43:25Z")
If I add that up right, that’s over 400 screws and nuts! I think Tesla only uses 395. I suspect it will take longer to put it together than to print it 🙂 Have fun! I don’t think I have that kind of patience.