Model T Commemorative Coin- Just for Fun!

[MarkS]

I very much enjoy giving friends and extended family rides in my 1915 Touring car. Most of them have only seen a car this old in a museum or in a parade, so being able to experience a ride firsthand is something special. I always receive enthusiastic and appreciative comments.

18 months ago, I got my grandkids a 3D printer. About a year ago, I guess they got tired of me coming over and using it all the time, so my kids and grandkids got me my own printer for my birthday, and I have enjoyed learning how to use it. I mostly make toys for my grandkids and a few useful items for myself. Recently, I had a thought that maybe I could 3D print a coin to give to my Model T passengers after their rides; something of a souvenir they could take home to commemorate their ride in a 110-year-old car. After a few iterations, I ended up with something suitable and printed up a batch. The response has been tremendous, and past riders have been asking for theirs! It has been so much fun to present them with their own coin, and I also give them a small display stand I printed.

Sometimes it is the small things that are memorable, and people come away with a new appreciation for old car technology and a fun story of receiving their commemorative coin!

[South Park Zephyr]

That is a great idea
It looks great !

Scott

[Oldav8tor]

You did a wonderful job with that coin....very professional looking.

Maybe I should say better than professional. Our sheriff's department made a commemorative coin to honor our volunteer units.....if you notice, the AERO unit was misspelled AREO. A nice ($$) idea that fell flat. Doesn't anyone ever proofread anymore? I should point out these were metal coins - I don't know if part of the process involved 3-D printing or if they were stamped.

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[Daisy Mae]

Awesome idea!!!!!!!!!!!

[Allan]

Tim, perhaps the proof reader was thinking of his morning break, and miss spelled OREO!

Allan from down under.

[TMiller6]

Allan,
Your misspelled is misspelt.

[Oldav8tor]

Not to change the subject too much but I am appalled at the number of online news articles posted by reputable organizations the read like they were written by a 5th grader.

[Daisy Mae]

Know body nose how to reed or rite anymore

[varmint]

Amazed that you could get all 12 spokes in there.
Is is spray painted plastic?

[MarkS]

It is not painted, just printed with silver color PLA plastic. The front and back are
Printed separately, then glued together.