Custom body for custom 1/4 scale rc car.
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Custom body for custom 1/4 scale rc car.
I am just wondering if anyone has any method i can use to upscale a 1/18 diecast model to a 1/4 scale?what is the best way to accomplish this and using what tools or method.Also where do most of you get your aluminum parts made or milled??Also has anyone tried using kevlar or carbon fiber as structure for a chassis??
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RE: Custom body for custom 1/4 scale rc car.
EURO
for a body for my buggy, I measured the OD of the tires
compared that to the size of my scale model.
The larger being 5.2 times bigger.
Took the dimensions i need of the scale model times 5.2
and made a side & top view drawing to work with.
There may be computer programs for this, my way is slow.
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for a body for my buggy, I measured the OD of the tires
compared that to the size of my scale model.
The larger being 5.2 times bigger.
Took the dimensions i need of the scale model times 5.2
and made a side & top view drawing to work with.
There may be computer programs for this, my way is slow.
Tap
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RE: Custom body for custom 1/4 scale rc car.
I was thinking of doing it that way as well.I was hoping someone here could chime in and possibly give me some pointers as too what would be a good quick way to get forms made.
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RE: Custom body for custom 1/4 scale rc car.
2 good sites to help you out...
www.quarterscalelegends.com
www.rcburnout.com
Check under projects in progress and tips and tricks section on both, you should find something to help you out.
Good luck
www.quarterscalelegends.com
www.rcburnout.com
Check under projects in progress and tips and tricks section on both, you should find something to help you out.
Good luck
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Check out Vas´ Aston... He is the master....
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10565059/tm.htm
That is where i got the idea for my body project http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8152836/tm.htm
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10565059/tm.htm
That is where i got the idea for my body project http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8152836/tm.htm
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RE: Custom body for custom 1/4 scale rc car.
already been in touch with Vas he is in the netherlands,he is supposed to send me a email today regarding the method he used to make his scale body.
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RE: Custom body for custom 1/4 scale rc car.
ORIGINAL: EuroXS4
already been in touch with Vas he is in the netherlands,he is supposed to send me a email today regarding the method he used to make his scale body.
already been in touch with Vas he is in the netherlands,he is supposed to send me a email today regarding the method he used to make his scale body.
.............Im still living in Greece, mate.
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RE: Custom body for custom 1/4 scale rc car.
something to check out maybe when they made the scale mario carts
[link]http://velocity.discovery.com/videos/inside-west-coast-customs-building-mario-kart-concept-parts.html[/link]
the company that makes the molds
[link]http://acamfg.com/[/link]
[link]http://velocity.discovery.com/videos/inside-west-coast-customs-building-mario-kart-concept-parts.html[/link]
the company that makes the molds
[link]http://acamfg.com/[/link]