12-15-2010, 10:54 AM
Howdy folks!
I could not decide what car to build next, so I just build another (the second) G-100-25. This time, as promised I am taking progress photos. What you need to know is that my goal is not building a award-winning contest model. These cars are meant to fill my roster as quickly as possible. So you will see me taking shortcuts.
First, all main components were cut from styrene sheet. The picture shows pieces for the bottom, spacers, one end and one side.
I started with the bottom which features a sandwich design to hold and hide two pieces of sheet lead.
Next, the ends were made, The prototype ends are corrugated sheet metal. To simplify things I just took a solid sheet and laminated strips on booth sides. The strip with the grip is a spacer. Note, that the strips overlap the base sheet. I usually cut everything a bit larger than required and sand it down for a fit later.
This is to be continued..
I could not decide what car to build next, so I just build another (the second) G-100-25. This time, as promised I am taking progress photos. What you need to know is that my goal is not building a award-winning contest model. These cars are meant to fill my roster as quickly as possible. So you will see me taking shortcuts.
First, all main components were cut from styrene sheet. The picture shows pieces for the bottom, spacers, one end and one side.
I started with the bottom which features a sandwich design to hold and hide two pieces of sheet lead.
Next, the ends were made, The prototype ends are corrugated sheet metal. To simplify things I just took a solid sheet and laminated strips on booth sides. The strip with the grip is a spacer. Note, that the strips overlap the base sheet. I usually cut everything a bit larger than required and sand it down for a fit later.
This is to be continued..
Jens