01-12-2003, 08:54 AM
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TinyRC Newbie
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My Projects
Hi there! This is my first time posting so please bear with me. I`ve just enclosed a few pics of my 3 shells i`m working on. I`ve only had them a fortnight. The first is a Peugeot(i think!). I`ve lowered the body over the chassis using the new slot method. I`ve had to cut and lift the bonnet/hood to allow for suspension travel from the front end. I`ve also made a small front spoiler from hin plastic. As u can see it`s ready fro paint. What paint is best to use? I`m on a budget. Is aerosol car paint ok to use? I don`t want anything to react to the plastic. Let me know what you think.
OBR
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01-12-2003, 09:12 AM
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TinyRC Newbie
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My second shell is a Mini Cooper. I`ve made this using a Hot Wheels diecast model ,taking a mould in rubber,casting a plaster model in the mould and pulling down a plastic shell using a vacuum forming machine. The shell hasn`t had its detail or paint yet, i`m just enjoying racing this onme as it`s so light!
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01-12-2003, 09:44 AM
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TinyRC Newbie
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My third shell is lowrider/lead sled body based on the typical early 80`s American saloons. This was made by taking a mould of a Matchbox Powertrack slot-car, casting a plastic model in it. I then took a section about 3cms long out of te middle of the model making it into a 2 door from a 4 door. The arches were re-sculpted and another plastic shell was formed using the vacuum machine. This one was a little thicker so i could carve into it using my dental handpiece/drill and various burrs. This needs a lot more finishing work than the others due to the straight edge body lines. I`m getting ther slowly but surely!Sory about the pics. Its a webcam!
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01-12-2003, 01:09 PM
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TinyRC Newbie
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that mini looks excellent!
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01-12-2003, 01:38 PM
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Mr. Goop
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what color plastic did you se for the vac mold?
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01-12-2003, 01:45 PM
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TinyRC Newbie
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It was a plain white plastic blank.The mini one was about 1.5mm thick and the lowrider was either 3 or 4mm thick. They are made for the dental trade. Mouthguards, impression trays etc. What price are u payng for your plastic blanks? What size are they?
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01-13-2003, 01:20 AM
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Mr. Goop
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plastic blanks? i think your using a lot thicker plastic than i am. mine is nearly identical to that of a 1/10 r/c body maybe a bit thinner. it comes in sheets, and rolls. which are fairly cheep.
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01-13-2003, 01:56 AM
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I'm sorry, but I've got to ask.
Where do you get the plastic blanks?
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01-13-2003, 02:02 AM
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Mr. Goop
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what are you refering to when you say blanks? the auctual plastic that is used to mold the car, or the mold of the car itsself? im getting confused myself.
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01-13-2003, 02:24 PM
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TinyRC Newbie
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The plastic blanks are a produst we use in the dental trade to manufacture gumshields, impression trays(if you have dentures or crowns you`ll know what i mean). The ones we use are available from dental equipment suppliers and cost about 40p each plus vat and carriage. They are roughly the same size as a cd box and are available in various thickness from 0.5mm to around 5mm. the more you buy the cheaper they get! The ones i useed were just in the cupboard gathering dust. thats the only reason why i chose that thickness.
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01-13-2003, 03:29 PM
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Mr. Goop
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.40p pound? im a dumb american.. lol what we use is simmilar to a thick overhead transparency.
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01-13-2003, 05:21 PM
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40 pence. About 60-70 cents. The blanks are available in different colours including transparent(i know thats not a colour!)
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01-13-2003, 05:42 PM
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My Peugeot`s moved into primer now.Wahey!! It`ll be a while before it gets a colour as it`s being raced!
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01-17-2003, 04:44 AM
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01-17-2003, 10:23 AM
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Mr. Goop
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i dont believe that that one has been released yet. thats going to be on of tomys new releases in feb i think. and i dont think they are going with the mini. ithink its giong to be a VW beatle. so all us mini lovers will have to look elsewhere.
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