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I have a very similar project:

https://i.postimg.cc/pXkgD1gk/IMG-0718.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/28CsLfXV/IMG-0719.jpg

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Re: My "lockdown" projects.

reek455 wrote:

I have a very similar project:

https://i.postimg.cc/pXkgD1gk/IMG-0718.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/28CsLfXV/IMG-0719.jpg

Looking good Rico. I remember this car working well last time I drove it!


I have started building a Monogram Fairlane. I plan to send it into the Summer Slam over the HRW forum, but also wanted it to work well on the road course.

So I came up with a symmetrical chassis, that is essentially a scaled down version of the Econo cars we race at Howie's.

This design can be used because the tires protrude out of the body as-is, and there is no rules about keeping the tires under the body work.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49751161377_04d9a47e07_k.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49750832411_eb749c7234_k.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49751160837_12d27bc03f_k.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49750292693_1b8515a69a_k.jpg

Now I just got to hog out some wheel wells and get this body mounted!

Zack

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I think that chassis will work fantastically! What motor will it use?

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wb0s wrote:

I think that chassis will work fantastically! What motor will it use?

The spec motor for the Showdown series is a Piranha 21.5.

Because I went with the lighter side pans the chassis only weighs 40g. So I am hoping I can stay under like 90 when its all said and done.

I figured I would make the pans light, and then tune with lead. That way I can add some to both sides for the road course and stack the left pan for the oval!

Zack

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Progress on the Fairlane last night!

Got the wheels painted, tires mounted, glued and trued. Then I started working on the body mounts and front grill. Lastly I shaved the door handles.

Front spoiler I fasioned out of .020" Styrene.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49753147188_750618c353_k.jpg

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Zack

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Styrene?  No saw blades?

"Big Smooth"

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kidvolt wrote:

Styrene?  No saw blades?

Wah??? Styrene is nice to work with and glue. Easy work!

Zack

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The Fairlane was finished up this weekend. I also did up some new wheels and tires for my Camaro, and dinked around with an LMP car!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49768910083_c2afbcbf76_k.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49769770627_428f67fe33_k.jpg

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Zack

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Lookin’ good

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Made some more progress on cars over the weekend.

This 70 Cyclone build it supposed to be headed to France for a guy, and I finished up my Capri restoration project I got from Rico. Making new lightweight windows out of .005" clear styrene actually worked pretty well! I need to install some new mesh on the rear fenders, but other than that it is a screamer for a fly car!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49826611196_47799b931d_k.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49826078383_2e285d19ff_k.jpg

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I've been slowly working on this, but my soldering skills are poor at best and it has been a bit of a struggle. If it runs decently, I'm thinking of entering the Summer Shootout proxy just for fun.

https://i.postimg.cc/BQYFFzCK/IMG_0794.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/qMMnzr2r/IMG_0796.jpg

Rico

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Looks like a good start Rico!

Zack

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Looks damn good to me Rico!

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looks like runner to me. nice work there.

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