Tacoma Trail Teams Badge Concept

JadedTaco · Oct 28, 2015

NUTSHELL VERSION:

1.) Download OP's file to your computer.
2.) Go to "XXXXXXXX" online 3D printing company of your choice.
3.) Create an account with said company.
4.) Upload the file donated by OP.
5.) Choose the design (white, black, chrome, sharks teeth, angel tears, etc.).
6.) Pay for said design.
7.) Wait patiently for the new badges to arrive in the mail.
8.) Post on TW that you just got your new badges and explain how easy it was.

trexTRD · Oct 30, 2015

adio · Oct 30, 2015

Stuck with the Pro black badge looked. Not the best paint job but it came out good. 2 layers of primer and 3 layers of flat black(end up not getting the satin black since I had flat black laying around). Oh and I skipped sanding since the material it's made out of looks fragile.

Let it cure for couple of days.

GARSHA91 · Oct 31, 2015

Lot of time and patience haha

adio · Nov 1, 2015

I didn't like the way it didn't match up to the TRD Pro badge the first time. So I applied 2 coats of Duplicolor caliper paint I had laying around.

From this.

To this. It ain't perfect but it'll do.

Brewnasty · Sep 10, 2019

Old thread but would love to get one of those badges

Brockton · Sep 10, 2019

Brewnasty said: ↑

Old thread but would love to get one of those badges
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I second that!

TegoTaco · Sep 10, 2019

Same here.

JadeTRD · Jun 17, 2022

jhcole[OP] initial post: ↑

UPDATE 9/25/15:

After weighing how little time I have to devote to this (and the gray-ness of the legality of selling them) I have decided to "open source" the files I have created.

Hopefully this gift of my work will restore any harm to my reputation I've done by prolonging something in such high-demand

Here is a Dropbox link to all the files I have:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zerwp55x29w14g2/AADXkyheXgn5xvLMoknlQsiEa?dl=0

(you will find Autodesk Inventor compatible CAD files and a 3D print ready .STL file)

In the prototypes I posted pictures of (the silver-ish badge), I used Shapeways to print the emblem. You can find tons of information on their website, but basically they are my favorite 3D printing service bureau that I've used yet. Even if you dont have any experience with rapid prototyping you can download the .STL file from the Dropbox folder, upload it to Shapeways, and order your part for very cheap and have it in a week.

As a caution to anyone that would be thinking about selling these, I figured I'd post the info I got from 2 different attorneys I consulted:

"Trademarks, copyrights, etc. encompass a lot more than what’s registered with the USPTO. Even if your design is different from Toyota’s, they still have a legal claim if your product would likely cause consumer confusion as to the source or origin of the goods. That’s straight from the Lanham Act in the United States Code – 15 U.S.C. §§ 1114 and 1125. Your design uses Toyota’s name, uses the Tacoma’s grill pattern, uses a phrase which Toyota uses for other models, and uses the same color. I don’t think it would be too difficult for Toyota to prove that it could cause some confusion as to its origin. If I had just seen your design on your car, without any context or explanation, I would have assumed it was from Toyota."

"... but my initial reaction to his email without knowing more or doing research is that I would guess that the emblem design would be covered by copyright law. Just because something is covered by copyright law does not mean it would be found in copyright databases. My understanding is that to be entitled to copyright protection, something does not have to be registered. Therefore, the fact that he did not find it in his search of the databases would not necessarily mean anything. I would think that the emblem would be covered by copyright law because a work is under copyright protection the moment it is created and fixed in a tangible form. Therefore, if your friend went forward, he might subject himself to liability for copyright infringement."

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I have always liked the Trail Teams edition FJ's, and especially the emblem on the tailgate.

So I started working on a little project to potentially 3D print, if its feasible to produce a low volume of them at an acceptable quality, I could begin selling them if there is enough interest...

[WORKING RENDER]

I've sized the badges to match the original FJ badges: 3.0"x1.25"

Some have asked if its possible to do pre-2012 2nd gen style badges, or have the silhouette show accessories, etc and the answer is yes and not much additional work is required. But as for now I'm still trying to figure out if its going to work with this production process. If you are interested in trying it yourself, I am willing to share the CAD file just send a PM.

UPDATE 2/26/15:
I've finalized the design file and attempted to print the first prototype on a Makerbot Replicator 2x, the quality was rather poor on a badge of this size. I'm going to tweak a few settings and try it again, then pursue other options. I have a friend locally with another type of machine, and then our local UPS store offers printing services as well.

As far as finishing, I am going to print these in a black ABS plastic, then base coat with a solvent based black rattle can. I'm still trying to determine the best way to apply the color to the top surface, suggestions will be appreciated!I'm thinking get a blank stamp pad and saturate with acrylic paint, and press the top surface of the badge into it.
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Can you send me the file? I want to make one that has a 1st gen Tacoma front end.

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