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Old 01-04-2010, 01:42 PM
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Default Can I get a custom body made, from a sculped mold?

Hello

Is it possible to get an RC body made from a custom mold?

I want to turn my OFNA HYPER 7 into a classic 1957 VW Beetle - not the buggy kind, specifically the "OVAL WINDOW" kind (1953-1957) which is the car I own full scale - see pictures of my car below. I know I will have to work on the wheels/tires/suspension, I am comfortable with that part



I would sculpt the car I want out of CLAY, by hand, and would want someone to make a clear body from it.

THANKS for your input guys!

Manuel



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Default RE: Can I get a custom body made, from a sculped mold?

In theory yes you will need a vacuum mold machine, and a sheet of lexan

I've been tempted to make a vacuum mold machine one so I could make a 1/10th scale charger body. From what I read though its not that practical and is a pain to work with
Old 01-08-2010, 07:09 PM
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Default RE: Can I get a custom body made, from a sculped mold?

not sure how much detail you could transfer, but search it on youtube, I've seen some vids on this topic, there.
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Default RE: Can I get a custom body made, from a sculped mold?

Sweet full scale by the way!

I've wanted to put one on my B4 or T4 to make it look like the rig in this vid: http://vimeo.com/5263272

Note, when you watch the clip, watch the front tires when he goes down the street!

Love to have it in full scale, but considering my budget, an R/C will have to do

Here are a few links to the vids I was telling you about on youtube.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5CGfoxnKaQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95hGgrlaGtE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGBRiYhxRTM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVVE5EHzRnk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhajk_IDTUo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF0Bm3Uf94M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XPeSn23tuE
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Default RE: Can I get a custom body made, from a sculped mold?

I just seen a old bolink body on ebay that was an old VW bug for 1/10th (check the search for "bolink RC body")it wasn't a trick , it looked stock , I think it was like $29.99 w/like 27 days left on a 30 day listing .

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