Gaz 1977
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| posted on 21/3/07 at 08:10 PM |
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uni projects
Plumb's Lotus four wheel drive off road buggy thing
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 21/3/07 at 08:14 PM |
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thanks
thanks Tralfaz for the links i will have a good look later
GAZ 
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 12:25 AM |
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Those other models are great! I especially like the rolls and I thought the current one was a monster that would be the size of a bus!!
You need to get a Barbie doll for the beach buggy though
I'm so jealous, wish I had gone on such a fun course. You'll have to show us pics of all the models once they're finished.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 11:14 AM |
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Saying that I think the roof is wrong at the back of the rolls as that is a signature area of a car and is a lot more angular on a rolls limo. The
front wing and rear corner look spot on. Done in black as a royal car with gold pin stripes and cream panels, well wow simply astounding, love it .
Neil do not do this as a pink thunderbirds car!!
picture below to show rear roof line...
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 09:31 PM |
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It's not yours, hasn't got spoilers on!
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 23/3/07 at 12:38 AM |
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A big THANKS
I thought that I would print off a copy of this thread just incase something went wrong and it has taken me just under three hours.
So a big thanks to everyone that has commented on my project and if there are people watching who have not felt the need to comment, feel free.
The clay part of the model (with a bit of luck) should be finished tomorow/today so there will be plently of pics on here over the weekend.
I will start to build the molds on tuesday/wednesday and with a bit of luck i will have a fibreglass shell in a week or so.
Thanks again.
GAZ
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WanchaiWarrior
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| posted on 23/3/07 at 12:54 AM |
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Gaz,
Have kept an eye on your progress from the start and would like to say that you've done a stunning job. The shape and lines of your new body for
the '7' style chassis would be a great addition to the kit car market if it ever went into production.
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 23/3/07 at 06:03 PM |
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locost design
The clay is very nearly finished now, I think that the design is fairly sorted now.
The molds will be made on wednesday.
Feel free to comment before i mold it so that i can change it.
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 23/3/07 at 06:04 PM |
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locost design
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 23/3/07 at 06:05 PM |
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locost thing
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 23/3/07 at 06:05 PM |
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locost design
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 23/3/07 at 06:06 PM |
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locost design
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 23/3/07 at 06:08 PM |
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locost design
no 6
I just have a few mods to do on the rear, exhausts etc. I also need to work on some symetry.
Thanks for the interest
GAZ
 
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dilley
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| posted on 24/3/07 at 12:29 PM |
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Do you have any idea on what the price would be to supply one?
If you need someone to make the body I know a good person in Bury st Edmunds.
[Edited on 24/3/07 by dilley]
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 24/3/07 at 03:44 PM |
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locost design
I need to do some research in this area, I suppose that the price of the fibreglass will depend on the complexity and the number of molds required in
the construction and at the moment i am not to sure on numbers.
If anyone can quote me the fibreglass prices from various models i would be very interested to have a look.
If i can find a company to take my design on the issue of price will be out of my control. If i have to produce it myself i would be very interested
to have a chat with your friend from Bury as its only a short drive from home.
I will be a Stoneleigh with the model so that might be a good time to find some out some information.
Thanks for the help.
GAZ
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 24/3/07 at 03:51 PM |
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Gaz,
I'm going to sound like a misery-guts here, but making an external design is surely only half the battle. You still have to consider the
mechanical aspects of connecting the body components onto the chassis, filling the blanks between the body and the frame, and all that gubbins.
Or is this an as-yet hidden aspect of your design?
ATB,
David
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 24/3/07 at 03:57 PM |
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locost design
You got it Dave. Once i have the shell for the model i will be able to cut it into its separate parts then fit them to the chassis.
Although doing it in model form will not be perfect it will give me a good idea of how the full size will work. Gotta Start somewhere. And gotta go
to Ikea now.
Thanks Dave
GAZ
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 25/3/07 at 03:30 AM |
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Damn fine job you've certainly got a lot of talent. Are you going to finish the other side or are you going to do moulds for just half a shell?
Don't change a thing now as it's just right and I'm glad it's not flipfront
I was showing the guys at work Neil’s wild rolls, everyone thought it was great if a bit OTT. Could you post a few pics when he's finished it??
I'm a bit of a rolls fan myself and might get a shadow next year for a bit of fun
Keep it up
cripes look at the time!!! I haven't even been to bed yet
[Edited on 25/3/07 by Mr Whippy]
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 25/3/07 at 12:59 PM |
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locost design
The other side will be finished off tomorow ready for molding.
I will post pics of all the other models being built as and when they are nearing completion.
Thanks
GAZ
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907
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| posted on 25/3/07 at 01:31 PM |
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I had to smile
Tee He
I see you have edited your last post Mr Whippy.
Sometimes you gain, sometimes you lose.
Paul G
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 26/3/07 at 07:35 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 907
Tee He
I see you have edited your last post Mr Whippy.
Sometimes you gain, sometimes you lose.
Paul G
pah I hadn't count on the even my computer being out had to check the telly to find out
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 26/3/07 at 06:35 PM |
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AT LAST
The Clay model is now finished ready for molding on wednesday.
All comments welcome.
Thanks
GAZ
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 26/3/07 at 06:37 PM |
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one relieved bunny
sorry for the pic of me, but you should be looking at the model
Thanks
GAZ
 
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907
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| posted on 26/3/07 at 07:33 PM |
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Well done Gaz
That's 'kin smart.
Paul G
aka Dad
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 26/3/07 at 07:58 PM |
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Gaz,
I hope you're keeping all these pictures safe - nothing better for getting coursework marks than showing how something has developed, why
changes were made, and so on.
It's looking bleedin' good, though...
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