kstar 0 Posted May 20, 2010 I guess it was Bad Boy who shower this website to me a couple of months ago. http://www.aluminumrcbodies.com/index.htm I have searched the forums but not found anything about it. I'm very curious to see some examples of what you guys out there can do with these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lee172 0 Posted May 20, 2010 Ive heard they are very thin, so crash damage is very realistic.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kstar 0 Posted May 20, 2010 Ive heard they are very thin, so crash damage is very realistic.. Yeah that's the whole idea, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lee172 0 Posted May 20, 2010 i'm not sure, all i know is, i dont buy a body to ruin it as soon as possible, so yeah i guess for some people it could be a good idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kstar 0 Posted May 20, 2010 I see your point. But if it's a runner I rather see it get realistic damage, I'm not in a hurry getting it damaged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBlueDragon 0 Posted May 20, 2010 The bodies are 0.007" thick and by request he will make one 0.005" thick. I bet 1 roll and it would be wiped out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig_Robbo 0 Posted May 20, 2010 I lvoe the S/S Body, it would look so nice polished up, powdercoated and then clear coated. I wouldnt mind sticking an 'Exo-cage' over the top of it either Craig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WW-nut 0 Posted May 20, 2010 You'll need some exceptional modelling skills to finish them off, just take a look at the Willy's Flat Fender Jeep. And I imagine it'll get quite damaged just fitting it to a chassis. I couldn't see any prices, but if cheap it might make an interesting project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBlueDragon 0 Posted May 20, 2010 Here is the price list. http://www.aluminumrcbodies.com/direct_buy.htm Check out the extra $499.99 for a polished one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldie 1 Posted May 20, 2010 Not trying to detract from the obvious skill and talent needed to create these but if you wanted a polished one you can just get a plated plastic version (OK it would be harder to realisticly damage it) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBlueDragon 0 Posted May 20, 2010 But if you paid that about would you actually want it damaged? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loaded 4 Posted May 20, 2010 Realism is important, it is nice to see these a little battered, but the expensive polished one would be a shame, after all, highly polished isn't realistic anyway for a runner, more of a show car really. You wouldn't want to bash that. But a nice painted one, a crawler, would look great with a few dings, after all, plastic scraps and cracks, but metal doesn't Incidently, 0.007" is only 0.2mm roughly, when 0.008" is the maximum gauge for aluminium foil. Are you sure about that dimension, because that sounds too thin to me! Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bugjammer 2 Posted May 20, 2010 I saw this a couple of months ago too - I notice there is now a Rover P5 shell added, I wonder if Keith at Kamtec knows.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBlueDragon 0 Posted May 20, 2010 Realism is important, it is nice to see these a little battered, but the expensive polished one would be a shame, after all, highly polished isn't realistic anyway for a runner, more of a show car really. You wouldn't want to bash that. But a nice painted one, a crawler, would look great with a few dings, after all, plastic scraps and cracks, but metal doesn't Incidently, 0.007" is only 0.2mm roughly, when 0.008" is the maximum gauge for aluminium foil. Are you sure about that dimension, because that sounds too thin to me! Paul. That is the thickness they say they use Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfdogstinkus 1876 Posted May 20, 2010 From the FAQ Q: Aren't these bodies just made of aluminum foil?A: No. They are not made from food industry aluminum foil or disposable aluminum baking pans. Standard duty food industry foil is about 0.0007" thick, heavy duty food industry foil is about 0.001" thick. Even heavy duty food industry foil is substantially thinner than even the standard duty aluminum used for these bodies. Q: What thickness aluminum is used for these bodies then? A: There are two thicknesses of aluminum, which is sourced from an industrial vendor, available for these bodies. Heavy duty which is 0.007", and by request only - standard duty which is 0.005". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1812 Posted May 21, 2010 any thicker than throwaway oven pan material would be very hard to cold vacform, lose all the small details inho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WW-nut 0 Posted May 21, 2010 It's already sold, but a TC member has one listed in his trade room --> http://www.tamiyaclub.com/trades_model.asp?cid=88888 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1812 Posted May 21, 2010 so you're meant to take window parts from the real body and stick them inside the ally shells huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bad andy 6 Posted May 21, 2010 Looks like the model for the SS body was the original one everyone seems to prefer. Interesting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stu22 12 Posted May 21, 2010 Looking at their current selection there's nothing that really interests me. Now, even though it's aluminum and not stainless steel, if they put together a DeLorean DMC-12 I would have to seriously consider getting one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfdogstinkus 1876 Posted May 23, 2010 so you're meant to take window parts from the real body and stick them inside the ally shells huh? There is a "How To" on the site, about making windows and strengthening the bodies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucasan 28 Posted May 23, 2010 It's already sold, but a TC member has one listed in his trade room --> http://www.tamiyaclub.com/trades_model.asp?cid=88888 hmm, that was more than what they were selling them for on their site wasn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Power Surge 0 Posted May 23, 2010 Realism is important, it is nice to see these a little battered, but the expensive polished one would be a shame, after all, highly polished isn't realistic anyway for a runner, more of a show car really. You wouldn't want to bash that. But a nice painted one, a crawler, would look great with a few dings, after all, plastic scraps and cracks, but metal doesn't Incidently, 0.007" is only 0.2mm roughly, when 0.008" is the maximum gauge for aluminium foil. Are you sure about that dimension, because that sounds too thin to me! Paul. According to his site, aluminum foil is .0007 with heavy foil cooking pans being about .001. His bodies are .007, or 6 times THICKER than a heavy cooking pan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loaded 4 Posted May 24, 2010 Hi That just doesn't seem to add up... errmm? Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites