marvinsy
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| posted on 22/12/06 at 03:11 PM |
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any updates on miniature 7's? I would like to build one hopefuly using scooter parts.
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C10CoryM
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| posted on 23/12/06 at 02:50 AM |
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best bet is to keep it simple, and light (sound familiar?  ). Simple ladder type frame, with tin or glass bodywork.
The real problem is that the front end is going to need front suspension, either functional or not. Thats probably going to be the hardest thing,
but Id be tempted to just fake it.
Come on, if you can build a functional locost...... you gotta be able to bodge together a simple go-cart  .
Cheers.
"Our watchword evermore shall be: The Maple Leaf Forever!"
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Dick Bear
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| posted on 23/12/06 at 05:27 AM |
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Marvinsy,
He are a couple pics of a home built jeep I made for my grandkids in Colorado. I think I used a 5 horse Briggs with a centrifical clutch and a
differential. The kids loved it and I was their 'favorite' grandpa for at least the week I was there visiting.
We visited during the 4th of July week so I painted it accordingly and called it Stars 'n Stripes.
Dick Bear
www.marketpointproductions.com
www.marketpointproductions.com
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Dick Bear
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| posted on 23/12/06 at 05:28 AM |
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Marvinsy,
He are a couple pics of a home built jeep I made for my grandkids in Colorado. I think I used a 5 horse Briggs with a centrifical clutch and a
differential. The kids loved it and I was their 'favorite' grandpa for at least the week I was there visiting.
We visited during the 4th of July week so I painted it accordingly and called it Stars 'n Stripes.
Dick Bear
www.marketpointproductions.com
www.marketpointproductions.com
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Dick Bear
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| posted on 23/12/06 at 05:32 AM |
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Marvinsy,
He are a couple pics of a home built jeep I made for my grandkids in Colorado. I think I used a 5 horse Briggs with a centrifical clutch and a
differential. The kids loved it and I was their 'favorite' grandpa for at least the week I was there visiting.
We visited during the 4th of July week so I painted it accordingly and called it Stars 'n Stripes.
Dick Bear
www.marketpointproductions.com
www.marketpointproductions.com
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Dick Bear
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| posted on 23/12/06 at 05:34 AM |
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Marvinsy,
He are a couple pics of a home built jeep I made for my grandkids in Colorado. I think I used a 5 horse Briggs with a centrifical clutch and a
differential. The kids loved it and I was their 'favorite' grandpa for at least the week I was there visiting.
We visited during the 4th of July week so I painted it accordingly and called it Stars 'n Stripes.
Dick Bear
www.marketpointproductions.com
www.marketpointproductions.com
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Dick Bear
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| posted on 23/12/06 at 05:41 AM |
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Marvinsy,
He are a couple pics of a home built jeep I made for my grandkids in Colorado. I think I used a 5 horse Briggs with a centrifical clutch and a
differential. The kids loved it and I was their 'favorite' grandpa for at least the week I was there visiting.
We visited during the 4th of July week so I painted it accordingly and called it Stars 'n Stripes.
Dick Bear
www.marketpointproductions.com
 
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Dick Bear
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| posted on 23/12/06 at 05:51 AM |
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Well i seems I'm able to make double post but not double pictures!
Sorry about that..... Hopefully this one will work to show you the aint and graphics.
Dick Bear
www.marketpointproductions.com
www.marketpointproductions.com
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Dick Bear
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| posted on 23/12/06 at 05:59 AM |
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Well it seems I'm able to make double post, not double pictures!
Sorry about that..... Hopefully this one will work to show you the paint and graphics.
Dick Bear
www.marketpointproductions.com
www.marketpointproductions.com
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Dick Bear
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| posted on 23/12/06 at 06:02 AM |
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Well it seems I'm able to make double post, not double pictures!
Sorry about that..... Hopefully this one will work to show you the paint and graphics.
Dick Bear
www.marketpointproductions.com
www.marketpointproductions.com
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marvinsy
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 posted on 23/12/06 at 07:03 AM |
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Impressive work Dick Bear, I really liked the paint scheme. How fast was it? 
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Dick Bear
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| posted on 23/12/06 at 06:52 PM |
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It wasn't built for goCart speed but I couldn't run along side as fast as it would go! I don't know exactly what MPH.
Gearing would effect everything and since they live at 10,500 they needed to be able to climb some pretty rough trails. The kids are 3-11 years old
and, of course, they all had to try it. It was too fast for the youngest and kept the attention of the oldest.
Glad you like it!
Dick Bear
www.marketpointproductions.com
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MikeR
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| posted on 4/8/07 at 10:01 PM |
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Why am i thinking we should all build our cars to a set limit - say 20cc or x batteries and .....
hire a go kart track and race them!
i'll get me coat now.
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 4/8/07 at 11:10 PM |
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what about a little rev and go two stroke motor from a chinese minimoto - cheap as chips and could be conected up to a simple go kart chain drive -
they use a centrifugal clutch, so would be easy for a kid to learn on - might need stronger clutch springs though
in fact I have one you can have for free in my garage - brand new, just pay postage and its yours. needs carb + exhaust, but they are super cheap on
bay of e.
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quadra
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| posted on 9/8/07 at 08:07 PM |
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I am currently building a car for the kids, well car isn't the word really, I'm building a toylander but with some of my own mods. i found
that if you look around and use ebay you can find exactly what you want. I was looking for an electric motor with a gearbox, like a wheel chair would
use. I found some on ebay that were for sale less than 10 miles away so I bought two, one for each wheel. I wanted some chunky wheels, well it is a
landrover after all, so I started looking for quad bike wheels, again ebay did the trick. I then wanted some decent brakes, so I investigated mini
moto brakes, I bought two brake discs and two calipers for £12. I have included a mockup of the rear motor and wheel, and a picture of the body.
You don't need eyes to see, you need vision!
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MikeR
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| posted on 9/8/07 at 08:19 PM |
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Series 1 landy?
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quadra
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| posted on 10/8/07 at 08:43 AM |
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Series two, I preferred the look for some reason. Not sure what colour to paint it though.
Mike
You don't need eyes to see, you need vision!
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MikeR
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| posted on 11/8/07 at 07:35 AM |
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Ah, its series three that has the middle level with the lights.
How about green - it is a landy after all  (although i always like SWB in black - but thats more a fashion statement than practical).
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GeoffB
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| posted on 12/8/07 at 07:13 AM |
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I am building a minature seven just scaling sown the drawings and using electrics and solid axles as per this website..
Of course with a lot of adaptions..sounds all too fimilar.
http://buggies.builtforfun.co.uk/index.php
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slopecombat
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| posted on 21/10/07 at 12:08 AM |
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Miniature Locost Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XFoqneAWJ0
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wilkingj
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| posted on 21/10/07 at 09:55 AM |
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What about using an OAP's electric buggy and then just doing the body. All the running gear, controls etc are all done and sorted. OK, might
need a longer wheelbase, but cut and shut the chassis, shouldnt be too hard.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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