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VassilisG 06-09-2011 09:31 AM

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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Lars from Norway 06-09-2011 09:51 AM

RE: British sports car, project.
 
Holy *cencored by myself*!! This is going to be sick. Can't wait for the result from the first vacuum forming.

DarkFire989 06-09-2011 10:28 AM

RE: British sports car, project.
 
Oh my ****ing god. This is gona be awesome.

C.lyra 06-09-2011 10:33 AM

RE: British sports car, project.
 
Hey Vass.. You are the man... canĀ“t wait to see this on the road... What type of engine are we talking??

Foxy 06-09-2011 01:08 PM

RE: British sports car, project.
 
Another amazing project, I'm gonna have to find the time to come see you one of these days. :)

Dirty_Vinylpusher 06-09-2011 08:47 PM

RE: British sports car, project.
 




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Mudgy 06-09-2011 08:53 PM

RE: British sports car, project.
 
lookin good, Vass. How many hours so far in the wooden buck?

VassilisG 06-09-2011 10:17 PM

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 .....


Lars from Norway 06-10-2011 10:18 AM

RE: British sports car, project.
 
If it ends up something close to this:
http://www.kyosho.com/common/image.php?id=108464
i think you have to consider shipping one to me:) Wow, then i have to build quarterscale, mwahaha[X(]

alvinm 06-10-2011 06:02 PM

RE: British sports car, project.
 
That is a great example of having plenty of time on your hands...[8D]

Giorgos_cupra 06-11-2011 02:11 AM

RE: British sports car, project.
 
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:D!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[:@]

VassilisG 06-12-2011 01:04 AM

RE: British sports car, project.
 
Lars and Giorgos, wellcome to 1/4.

I try for the best and i hope to a good result.

proanti1 06-12-2011 06:35 AM

RE: British sports car, project.
 
I normally dont post around here since I no longer own any large scale stuff... but I really wanna see this thing take shape. All your cars are works of art.

Lars from Norway 06-12-2011 08:13 AM

RE: British sports car, project.
 


ORIGINAL: VassilisG

Lars and Giorgos, wellcome to 1/4.

I try for the best and i hope to a good result.

Wish me welcome after you eventually have shipped the body to me:D:)

VassilisG 06-12-2011 09:20 AM

RE: British sports car, project.
 

ORIGINAL: Lars from Norway



ORIGINAL: VassilisG

Lars and Giorgos, wellcome to 1/4.

I try for the best and i hope to a good result.

Wish me welcome after you eventually have shipped the body to me:D:)



Are you sure of the result ?

Maybe i'll make a rat car , at the end.

Take a photo for dreams, now.

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Dirty_Vinylpusher 06-13-2011 12:22 AM

RE: British sports car, project.
 

Maybe i'll make a rat Aston

Now you're speaking my language. :D





A rat Aston.
That would have to be the ultimate Rat Rod wouldn't it?







VassilisG 06-14-2011 09:56 AM

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VassilisG 06-21-2011 12:05 AM

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SJN 06-21-2011 12:08 AM

RE: British sports car, project.
 
Awesome work man [sm=thumbs_up.gif]

Dirty_Vinylpusher 06-21-2011 12:12 AM

RE: British sports car, project.
 
Wow, Vassilis.

WOW WOW WOW WOW.





(I sound like a dog :D)







Croozer 06-21-2011 12:56 AM

RE: British sports car, project.
 
Subbed.

bentley marshall 06-21-2011 01:22 AM

RE: British sports car, project.
 
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VassilisG 06-25-2011 11:52 AM

RE: British sports car, project.
 
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

bentley marshall 06-25-2011 12:12 PM

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 ..

QSPSB2 06-25-2011 12:31 PM

RE: British sports car, project.
 
Wow... You sure have some skills my friend... I'm looking forward to your updates on this build!


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