Frederik_b

I have been doing more cardboard modeling to test how I will have to cut the sheetmetal to get as simple and effective design for the front of the chassis, and still somewhat look like the 1:1 chassis. Cardboard is easier to work to sort problems out, and can be done on the kitchen table during my little boy's nap


It is 3 pieces in the pictures, top of the strut area, side of the strut area, and front grille thingy. It will be bolted to the aluminum chassis at the bottom.


























I also had to narrow down the front frame a bit, there was not enough room for the strut and also the suspension arm was too short. With this model I was able to somewhat test the suspension movement with a short arm (screw directly in ball joint, held by my fingers while moving the strut lol) and it looks like the suspension travel and fender clearance will be all good.

here is another picture with first test of a firewall. Will need to cut some behind the wheel to allow the wheels to turn full lock.







Fred