Helix Auto Works

After the fiasco with the first 3D mold attempt, we decided to give this project another shot—this time learning from every mistake we made along the way.

We’ve now finished scanning the rest of the NSX interior parts, cleaned up the scan data, and created proper CAD files that we can refine, modify, and 3D print to make new molds. The goal is simple: produce our very own carbon fiber NSX interior parts.

This process is fully documented in the latest episode of Rescuing the Last Legend – Episode 8 (Part 1).

https://youtu.be/dSq6wl3qeDY

More progress, more lessons learned, and more carbon fiber coming soon. Stay tuned. 👀🔥

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Took my first shot at making a mold for a carbon fiber interior piece 🔧✨

I 3D-scanned an old part, printed the plug in PLA, smoothed it out, primed, cleared, polished, waxed, and laid down gelcoat with fiberglass. Everything was looking good… until it came time to pull the plug. Let’s just say it didn’t exactly want to let go 😅 The clear and primer ended up delaminating with it.

Not the result I hoped for, but that’s part of the process. Every project teaches you something new, and this one definitely did. Next round, I’ll switch up the approach and give it another go 💪

Progress over perfection — if something doesn’t go as planned, don’t give up. Keep trying, keep grinding, family. We got this 🙌 Stay tuned for try number 2!