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7.8K views 18 replies 10 participants last post by  Jairus Watson  
#1 ·
Chassis is built up from brass rod and a cut up steel womp chassis.... this is the first mockup.
Body panels and other details come from a 1/24th scale Monogram static glue kit.
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Mounts for the wing attached.
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Rear bumper.
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Finished chassis, elapsed time: 8 hours to this point.
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Final mockup.
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Time to fuss with the driver and other details, Onward and upward!
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#5 ·
Thanks chief, but I don't paint hard body cars anymore. Too much work and too many chances to screw things up. This car will be painted and the final post by a master painter and photographer.
Full grid? No, just two cars and this is the first.
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#8 ·
Jairus that amazes me!!
I am impressed by your prodigeous output.
I wonder what else do you do....just build slotcars?

The ninco idea will need a shallow and narrow guide and with the weight of the 16D those sponge tyres will last about five laps on the abrasive track surface....not really recommended.

John
 
#9 · (Edited by Moderator)
John,
Graphic artist by trade. Illustration, sign painting, layout and design. Been slow last few years so I started building these contraptions for other people. After a shallow learning curve, business has been brisk and I have learned a LOT!

My web site shows some more work from the last 10 years.
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Udate:
Chassis painted. Driver exhaust pipes and other details drying as well, pics when I can.
 
#10 ·
Jarius,

That is very
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!!! I love the wing especially! Can't wait to see this thing done!
 
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Hi Jairus

What sort of solder do you use for the chassis and frame?
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Have just started doing soldering of electrical contacts on motors, guides etc for kits and new builds after a 35 year gap, so could do with some guidance...!

Would like to start making some brass rod chassis, like in the old days (60's / 70's)....
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Made a couple of brass chassis back then, but used Araldite epoxy resin to hold it together.

Cheers
Dave
 
#17 ·
Final mockup before sending out to the painter. All plastic parts and pieces come from the Monogram sprintcars (1988). All plastic pieces will be epoxied to the brass and steel frame pieces to ensure secure mounting. However, this in-no-way avoids damage after a crash!!! Body panels will be protected by being mounted within the parameter of the space frame but the wings will shed for sure. Not much can help that... unless I make wings from aluminum.
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#18 ·
Sorry to open up an old thread

I just picked up a monogram sprint car kit with the view to making a slot car

Jarius this is awesome thanks for sharing - something to aspire to...

did you post some finished pictures anywhere

cheers
DM
 
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