Flatpack Remote-Controlled 1930s Car

IMPORTANT!!! This flatpack model requires that filaments are calibrated first to ensure that parts fit correctly to avoid frustrations during assembly. A small calibration piece is provided to aid in the filament calibration. DO NOT use scaling to make holes larger as scaling would affect overall dimensions. Instead play with filament flow rates and hotend temperature to calibrate every filament that will be used for this project. INTRODUCTION I wanted to challenge myself and see if I can make a flatpack kit that could be more than just a puzzle and try to make it rather than just some other static display model but more of a mechanical, moving 3d puzzle that can be remotely controlled. That’s how the idea for my Flatpack Remote-controlled 1930s Vintage Car was born. FROM CONCEPT TO CHALLENGE I’ve always loved the elegance of 1930s vintage cars, so designing a 1/24 scale flatpack version felt like the perfect blend of nostalgia and engineering. But making it remote-controlled? That was the real challenge as I may have made small, static kit card models before, I have not done a flat pack model of this level so it's going to be a first for me. Fitting RC components into a flatpack structure wasn’t easy. I had to carefully design each piece to ensure the car could be assembled like a 3D wooden puzzle, while still leaving room for the motor, gears, and electronics. It was not easy to balance aesthetics with functionality, while at the same time ensuring the model can be built without fasteners. I had to iterate between connectors until I settled with 3d-printed snap-on clip and clamp design. I was determined to make it work. THE FINAL PRODUCT – MORE THAN JUST A MODEL After refining the design, I finally had a fully functional, DIY RC car—something that’s not common in the world of kit cards. I imagine this as something a grampa or dad would 3d-print and pack it along with the RC components for the grandkid/son to assemble. And since the plates are all 170mm x 170mm, th