British sports car, project.
06-09-2011, 09:31 AM
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British sports car, project.
I'm back with new project.
I'll try an , 1/4 scale. Firstly, the body, from 2mm lexan on vacuum mold.
Length:112cm , Width:540mm , Wheelbase: 650mm.
I took a bburago 1/18 , as a model One week later and hundreds calculations and patterns i'm here.
This project is with the close collaboration of my son Tassos.
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I'll try an , 1/4 scale. Firstly, the body, from 2mm lexan on vacuum mold.
Length:112cm , Width:540mm , Wheelbase: 650mm.
I took a bburago 1/18 , as a model One week later and hundreds calculations and patterns i'm here.
This project is with the close collaboration of my son Tassos.
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06-09-2011, 10:17 PM
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RE: British sports car, project.
Thanks mates.
Mudgy : hours ? I dont know exactly, about 40 - 50 .
DVP : nice back.
Foxy : Im waiting.
C.lyra : A 45 cc engine ? maybe.
Lars : its my first vacuum mold, so .....
Mudgy : hours ? I dont know exactly, about 40 - 50 .
DVP : nice back.
Foxy : Im waiting.
C.lyra : A 45 cc engine ? maybe.
Lars : its my first vacuum mold, so .....
06-10-2011, 10:18 AM
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If it ends up something close to this:
i think you have to consider shipping one to me
Wow, then i have to build quarterscale, mwahaha[X(]
i think you have to consider shipping one to me
Wow, then i have to build quarterscale, mwahaha[X(]
06-11-2011, 02:11 AM
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God Damn Vassili!That's awesome!And since i know the work you do,i'm sure it is gonna be a work of art!Looking forward to see what weird thing you will come up this time for chassis,suspension or drivetrain
.I really admire your work file mou!
650 wheelbase huh?You are gonna make me bring back that old 1/4 project of mine huh?I love the Aston,i got to have one
!Oh,i take fiberglass too,doesn't have to be lexan[8D]
No no,i'll restrain myself!I got to save up to get me a gas heli[:@]
.I really admire your work file mou!650 wheelbase huh?You are gonna make me bring back that old 1/4 project of mine huh?I love the Aston,i got to have one
!Oh,i take fiberglass too,doesn't have to be lexan[8D]No no,i'll restrain myself!I got to save up to get me a gas heli[:@]
06-12-2011, 08:13 AM
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ORIGINAL: VassilisG
Lars and Giorgos, wellcome to 1/4.
I try for the best and i hope to a good result.
Lars and Giorgos, wellcome to 1/4.
I try for the best and i hope to a good result.
06-12-2011, 09:20 AM
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ORIGINAL: Lars from Norway
Wish me welcome after you eventually have shipped the body to me
ORIGINAL: VassilisG
Lars and Giorgos, wellcome to 1/4.
I try for the best and i hope to a good result.
Lars and Giorgos, wellcome to 1/4.
I try for the best and i hope to a good result.
Are you sure of the result ?
Maybe i'll make a rat car , at the end.
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Maybe i'll make a rat Aston
Now you're speaking my language.
A rat Aston.
That would have to be the ultimate Rat Rod wouldn't it?
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06-25-2011, 11:52 AM
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Thanks mates.
A little about AM project.
- Engine : R 460 http://www.chungyang.com.tw/en/product01-r460.html
in the spirit of muscle cars.Low cost engine, without special pipes, cylinders and with bass sound as befitting to AM.
- Chassis : aluminum + stee tube. Light weight and strong.
- brakes : 4 disc rotors, hydraulic callipers
-tyres : BRP ,http://www.bishopracingproducts.com/ , maybe with home made alouminum rims
- transmission : 2 belts or chains and self lock diff
-suspension : double arms for each wheel, adjustable absorbs
My aim is a balanced, super car.
Vass
A little about AM project.
- Engine : R 460 http://www.chungyang.com.tw/en/product01-r460.html
in the spirit of muscle cars.Low cost engine, without special pipes, cylinders and with bass sound as befitting to AM.
- Chassis : aluminum + stee tube. Light weight and strong.
- brakes : 4 disc rotors, hydraulic callipers
-tyres : BRP ,http://www.bishopracingproducts.com/ , maybe with home made alouminum rims
- transmission : 2 belts or chains and self lock diff
-suspension : double arms for each wheel, adjustable absorbs
My aim is a balanced, super car.
Vass
06-25-2011, 12:12 PM
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RE: British sports car, project.
that sounds good but what about a 4 stroke engine ?? will sound better ... honda make a small 4 stroke that they use on water pumps and weed eaters ..
