Dude you’re killing me here. That’s like a salt flats machine now you just need a really really really long white track.
— AbbyNormal
I know... I know! Just kidding around. I can't wait to see what he comes up with!
— Rabid_Badger_Racing
This one is almost done it’s will be under 30g no curves
— Baddad
Well, luckily the winner is whose nose gets across the finish line first. If you entered a race where the whole car has to pass through the finish, you will be at a severe disadvantage. It does look awesome, can't wait to see final outcome.
— RacerGnome
It’s just a build for fun I think it took me about 2 hours and it roll nice on to the next one
— Baddad
Haha, very cool...I did similar with that Snoopy casting once too...combined him with a Way 2 Fast. I thought it looked pretty sweet but it didn't race worth a damn; more novelty than competition, honestly, but it made the kids smile!
Several projects on the bench. Currently rebuilding a Jaguar XJS. VINTAGE 70s casting for bull of the woods the. A couple Governors that will go to Zizzer Prime for his race.
These pictures are so cool. It is as if you are in a full-size garage somewhere in town seeing all the cars being worked on, parts for vehicles, and even a tow truck if needed. Diggin that foam to hold them.
— RacerGnome
Been working on a custom chassis design for the Model A as I love the body shape, but it sat way too high for my liking. Just printed on my FDM printer, would be nicer in resin as less layer lines but works a treat.
Has channels for the axles, so you lay them in place, then clip the base over it and screw the top and bottom chassis part together and it's all held nice and tight, but still easy enough to change or update whenever you want. This is also using two rear wheel sets from Mostash cars (same as the rears in the original Model A but the whitewall version) and just some graphite for now, but may look at silicone/oil option later. Added a flattened sinker at the back and painted it to look like a chute, but you could also add a spare wheel, picnic basket or whatever you want on the back for looks.
The little nudge bar at the front allows it to sit slightly back from the gate and not get held by the gate pins as it is only about 1mm off the ground at the front, so taller cars were getting a car length on it but not now. All made as part of the chassis.
Had to cut the rear guards back to the boot line to allow the wheels to fit up cleanly, but easy job with a dremel. Same with cutting the bonnet off to make room for the engine. I have two base versions, one with a motor in place and one that has a blank space if you want to add your own engine. If anyone is interested in the files, happy to put them up on Thingiverse or similar for people to download and use for themselves.
That is really sweet. I don’t have a 3-D printer, but I did get a similar kit here in the states from Hhwcustoms. Lots of fun
— AbbyNormal
Very nice! I would love to print some of those!
— johnson9195
Sweet. I’ll look to upload to thingiverse tonight. I’m also working on a pick up truck version as well that I’ll add to it
— Chaos_Canyon
Here's the link on Thingverse if you want to grab the files https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7304981 or go to the site and search for Ford Model A
— Chaos_Canyon
I have one like this at 275 grams. Havent found anywhere to race it. It's about 8" long
Haha, very cool...I did similar with that Snoopy casting once too...combined him with a Way 2 Fast. I thought it looked pretty sweet but it didn't race worth a damn; more novelty than competition, honestly, but it made the kids smile!
Getting the 80g Porsche Taycan turbo S ready for wheel work for Elevation in March
Vintage Jaguar almost ready to ship out to Lords for Bull of the woods
Here's my latest, I call it "Root Beer Float". For the cab, I was going for a look of "Root beer in a glass."
Next on the bench, "Key Lime Bye" for Allred's Sweet and Savory race!
Been working on a custom chassis design for the Model A as I love the body shape, but it sat way too high for my liking. Just printed on my FDM printer, would be nicer in resin as less layer lines but works a treat.
Has channels for the axles, so you lay them in place, then clip the base over it and screw the top and bottom chassis part together and it's all held nice and tight, but still easy enough to change or update whenever you want. This is also using two rear wheel sets from Mostash cars (same as the rears in the original Model A but the whitewall version) and just some graphite for now, but may look at silicone/oil option later. Added a flattened sinker at the back and painted it to look like a chute, but you could also add a spare wheel, picnic basket or whatever you want on the back for looks.
The little nudge bar at the front allows it to sit slightly back from the gate and not get held by the gate pins as it is only about 1mm off the ground at the front, so taller cars were getting a car length on it but not now. All made as part of the chassis.
Had to cut the rear guards back to the boot line to allow the wheels to fit up cleanly, but easy job with a dremel. Same with cutting the bonnet off to make room for the engine. I have two base versions, one with a motor in place and one that has a blank space if you want to add your own engine. If anyone is interested in the files, happy to put them up on Thingiverse or similar for people to download and use for themselves.