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12/09/2025 9:03 pm
...created a few 1/18 scale diecast models using GEMINI. For some reason my '66 Mercury Parklane convertible (that I actually owned ) came out a bit janky. And GEMINI had issues with the ADAM-12 1968 Plymouth. But our current modern cars and this 1/18 WW II 1941 Ford staff car came out just fine. Crazy! 😬 😬 😬
With a bit more persistence, better results can be achieved. Here's a much improved "ADAM-12" and, for fun, another Ford hauler and a load of 1960 Oldsmobiles. 😀 😀
This topic was modified 8 months ago 2 times by Christopher Moroni
13/09/2025 6:43 am
Janky or not; these came out fantastic!!
Topic starter
13/09/2025 5:11 pm
@perrone1 Thanks Tony. Here's a bit more fun, only this time I uploaded an actual photo for reference.
- Here's the actual photo.
- What I actually created in 1/18 scale years ago.
- What Gemini just produced (a 1/18 model ) in 5 seconds.
- Wow-wee, right! 😀 😆
13/09/2025 5:43 pm
OK, that second set is SCARY!
Topic starter
13/09/2025 6:23 pm
@paul-rouffa HA! Even more fun Paul...
Here's a few cars I own or have owned ALL expressed as 1/18 diecasts. For some inexplicable reason, GEMINI has repeated problems (as you can see ) with "1966 Mercury Park Lane convertible" despite how many actual 1:1 photos I upload. 🤔 🤔 🤔
This post was modified 8 months ago 5 times by Christopher Moroni
14/09/2025 9:14 am
Topic starter
14/09/2025 9:57 am
@jack-dodds Thank you Jack, it's a very special part of my collection. I'd like to do another... ... one day. 🙄 🤨
Topic starter
14/09/2025 3:23 pm
"How do you upload a photo to Gemini?"
Yes indeed Paul, certain commands & searching seem to give Gemini issues, uploading actual photos helps. To do that, simply click on the "+" sign located on the lower left, inside the "Ask Gemini rectangle command space." It will then prompt you to "Upload files or Add from Drive."
HINT: When duplicating specific 1:1 vehicles, it's best to use 2-4 pics (if possible ). HAVE FUN! 😀 😎
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14/09/2025 4:17 pm
Got the front end, but that roofline is tricky.
Topic starter
15/09/2025 4:31 am
@paul-rouffa Yeah (sigh 😔 😔) Gemini just doesn't want to either create properly or reveal entirely a 1968 Buick (you'll note my '68 Skylark above ) despite repeated attempts. This is the best I could do utilizing these photos. 🤔 🤔
15/09/2025 5:48 am
What am I doing wrong? I wanted a Buick WILDCAT and got this instead:
15/09/2025 8:21 am
@chris Please excuse my ignorance Chris, but what happens after you get an image you like. Does Gemini produce the model and what does it cost?
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Topic starter
15/09/2025 10:24 am
1) Not all Gemini images are acceptable, for reasons unknown (to me anyway ) the software has difficulty reproducing certain images despite specific uploads and accurate references. There's some truth in Tony's Buick/tank post! 🤨 🤨
2) For basic use, Gemini is 100% free. That means pinheads, like me, can generate 5-12 images (depending on detail level, colors, etc. ) per day. Once that limit is reached, the service is terminated but re-activates again (for free ) the following day, and so on.
3) With these images, actual 1:1 photos, and dimensions, CAD software could be developed to facilitate 3-D resin or metal models. However, that - at least for now - is above my paygrade.
4) All I'm doing is generating pics, albeit some more realistically than others. For instance, despite repeated attempts using quality 1:1 photos, Gemini just can't reproduce even a decent 1/18 model of YOUR car.
This is the best I can do: 😫
This post was modified 8 months ago by Christopher Moroni
David Green and Tony Perrone reacted
15/09/2025 1:16 pm
What am I doing wrong? I wanted a Buick WILDCAT and got this instead:
Sure, you wanted a Wildcat, but did you ask for one? 
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