desyboy
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| posted on 11/9/06 at 08:24 PM |
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kids locost
has anybody built a scaled down locost for a child if so have you got any input please.
Cheers Des
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StevieB
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| posted on 11/9/06 at 08:40 PM |
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I think Locust do something along those lines. Don't know whether it's plans or a kit though
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Danozeman
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| posted on 11/9/06 at 09:22 PM |
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Theres one in the back of "the book" A bloke built a matching one to his.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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LoMoss
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| posted on 11/9/06 at 10:23 PM |
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I was going to post this very question last week. My 7 yr old says he wants one. Looking for the 'build your own buggy' by RC. Have cash
waiting.
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kipper
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| posted on 11/9/06 at 10:40 PM |
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Kiddy locost
B.W.E. is the locust kit maker now and they do a kit of parts for a model they call the grasshopper.
You can buy as much or as little of the kit you want.
The main body is cut out of MDF and skinned with thin alloy.
If I was doing one I would just buy the full size cutting plans@ 40 pounds and the grp bits @ 140 quid, the rest any one who has built a full size kit
could, I guess ,make
B.W.E. SPORTSCARS,13 Knowsley st,Barnsley, south Yorkshire, S70-6ET.
hOPE THIS HELPS.
Regards Kipper. 
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D Beddows
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| posted on 12/9/06 at 07:48 AM |
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I wouldn't even bother buying the plans - weld up a simple ladder frame chassis, make the body out of MDF (we all know the shape of a 7) and
bolt the two together. Stick one of those honda lawnmower motors in the back and jobs done. Old go Kart chassis sell for peanuts on ebay so use one of
them for a donor for the running gear. 
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Micael
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| posted on 12/9/06 at 09:09 AM |
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I built this for my kids. i works suprisingly well. But the oldest son (6 years) thinks it is bit slow.
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=49498
Micael Moose Åman
Petrolhead and all around nice guy
"Don't leave the duck there. It's totally irresponsible. Put it on the swing, it'll have much more fun." //Sleep Talkin Man Dec 23
2009
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spunky
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| posted on 12/9/06 at 09:42 AM |
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linky to grasshopper info....
http://www.locustenthusiastsclub.fsnet.co.uk/about/brochures/bwe/grasshopper.htm
John
The reckless man may not live as long......
But the cautious man does not live at all.....
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James
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| posted on 12/9/06 at 03:56 PM |
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I know Micael used a wiper motor for his.
Could one use a starter motor to drive it?
Cheers,
James
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