owelly
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| posted on 14/3/13 at 09:23 AM |
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My advice, for what it's worth, is for you to build us a scale model of what you want. 1:4 scale would give you an idea of what you're
taking on. Do that then come back and show us.
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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meathead316
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| posted on 14/3/13 at 02:23 PM |
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I agree that a too simple type wont teach me as much as something a little more involved and will bear this in mind. As for what ready built car to
buy, how about the opposite, what NOT to buy and what to look out for. Ive seen some cheap ones on ebay (a dutton i think...) that looked like they
could be fun to have a play with.
Also with kit cars am i right in thinking that you can not have a personalised plate on it?
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Krismc
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| posted on 15/3/13 at 06:15 PM |
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Batman tot rod' kitcar' hot rod' go-cart' fibreglass toy car' custom' collectors | eBay
This is what you need matey.
Built, Ivaed, Drove and now Sold - 2011 MNR VORTX RT+ 2000cc Zetec on R1 Throttle boddies.
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meathead316
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| posted on 16/3/13 at 03:32 AM |
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Lol i have seen that already, is pretty cool, but too small.
Just wondering, what is the average wheelbase and track of a kit car?
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Fred W B
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| posted on 16/3/13 at 07:36 AM |
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Im interested just how you intend to build the bodywork? In my opinion getting the mechanical bits sorted on a project like this is an absolute doddle
compared to producing some bodywork that looks good, and you seem to be coming from a long way back.
Cheers
Fred W B
You can do it quickly. You can do it cheap. You can do it right. – Pick any two.
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meathead316
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| posted on 16/3/13 at 01:20 PM |
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Bodywork is simple compared to mechanics, its just cosmetic stuff (yes it has to be secure) and thats easy. Takes a lot of time to get right though,
but it pays off.
As for the exact "how" i plan on gettin the mechanical side sorted, then building a metal frame that mounts to it, then on this frame
build a batmobile shell. Starting with cardboard then covering the whole thing in glass matt and resin, finish with filler and paint. Pretty simple,
but takes ages...
Anyone got wheelbase and track measurements?
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owelly
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| posted on 16/3/13 at 03:12 PM |
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I which case, you'd be better off doing as previously suggested, and start with a wagon chassis. Cardboard, fibreglass and filler will be heavy.
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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trextr7monkey
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| posted on 16/3/13 at 03:27 PM |
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I have watched this thread with interest but it seems that so many0 basic0questions are coming through that the batmobile should be a long way down
the list. - am by no means an expert but hav owned worked on and run about 19 kit cars over the years and have a job where - work with my hands in
well equipped workshops and wouldnkt dream of taking on such a venture without planning it thoroughly. Lots of the questions here could be answered by
buying a basic book on kit cars.
The glass fibre on cardboard body work I cankt wait to see, having tried a few small projects myself the only result has been increased respect for
thgose wworking with the stuff professionally.
Sorry to dampen the party but - can' t see this working
(B
Mike
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14016102@N00/ (cut and paste this dodgey link)
Our most recent pics are here:
http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/trextr7monkey/
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Fred W B
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| posted on 16/3/13 at 05:11 PM |
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Have you done anything like this before? Seems you must have as you seem to think it not a big deal to whip up a body using your technique.
The answers to most of your questions will be on this site, for example:
wheelbase
track
We await developments with interest.
Cheers
Fred W B
[Edited on 16/3/13 by Fred W B]
You can do it quickly. You can do it cheap. You can do it right. – Pick any two.
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