You Wouldn't Download A Car... BUT I 3D Printed One!
Published at : 23 Dec 2025
I may not be downloading cars, but I’m definitely 3D printing one! In this project, I dive into building a fully 3D-printed RC car from scratch: the 3D Sets Model 18 Reaper. From printing every intricate part to assembling a custom hot rod, I’ll show how 3D printing can go from flexi dragons and shelf brackets to a fully driveable RC car. It’s a deep dive into 3D printed fun and function—with some classic hot rod flair thrown in!
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Timestamps: 0:00 - You Wouldn't Download A Car 0:26 - Intro 1:18 - Sovol SV06 ACE 3:01 - ProtoPasta Filament Trip 4:02 - Filament Tuning 4:48 - 3D Sets STLs 5:52 - 3D Printing 6:36 - Reinforcements! 7:28 - Non-Printed Parts 8:09 - Frame Assembly 10:30 - Rear Differential 11:40 - Printing PC Blend on the ACE! 12:42 - Rear Assembly 14:10 - Gearbox Assembly 15:31 - Body Assembly 17:01 - Prusa Mk4s vs Sovol SV06 ACE 19:16 - Finishing Body 20:45 - Outdoor Test Drive! 23:11 - Post Mortem 23:49 - The Instructions 25:04 - The Negatives... 25:50 - Bill of Materials 27:00 - Weak Motors? 27:45 - How are the Printed Parts? 28:18 - Total Print Time! 29:27 - Final Impressions 30:20 - Outro 30:37 - B-Roll Beauty Shots
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