VagabondStarJXF 350 Posted November 4, 2017 On 01/11/2017 at 3:49 PM, Ciano67 said: Lookin' Good. I likey! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ciano67 156 Posted January 6, 2018 Hello guys, today I had time for my project. I mod the inner wheels, now the reinforcements no longer touch the upright. Before After you can see the differences I installed the connectors on the speed controller I made heat sinks for motor, Installed, no bad... Now the mechanic is ready, I can start to make the carbon lower chassis and battery holder plates I just received the carbon plates ... Happy New Year to all Ciano 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy_w_beans 4270 Posted January 6, 2018 Great work! Looks very nice! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man1c M0nk3y 521 Posted January 9, 2018 Totally amazing. The skill and attention to detail are top notch. Look forward to seeing this finished. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njmlondon 570 Posted January 10, 2018 Lovely! Wonderful overengineering! I always choose big fat battery wires and gold plugs too. Keep it coming! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ciano67 156 Posted February 16, 2018 Now is time to make the lower carbon chassis, first of all I need to prepare che necessary safety tools: ok I can start. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ciano67 156 Posted February 16, 2018 Hello, some pictures of chassis constructions: Special work for the front gearbox support final result the lower chassis is ready: Now I can make a first test with gearbox and Battery holder... Updates in a short time. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ciano67 156 Posted February 16, 2018 Hello guys, test of assembled servo and receiver holder on lower chassis: assembled battery holder: rear gearbox: front gearbox lower chassis ready The next step is to make the carbon plates of battery holder. Stay tuned... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9113 Posted February 16, 2018 That looks brilliant! Great job! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man1c M0nk3y 521 Posted February 17, 2018 Fantastic. Looking forward to seeing more. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRB Bloke 237 Posted February 27, 2018 I’m liking your work, I’m about to make a carbon chassis for myself. What you did at the front by thinning the chassis plate is awesome. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy_w_beans 4270 Posted February 27, 2018 One question - What prevents the lower chassis plate from flexing between the steering posts and battery box other than the prop shaft? Is the chassis rigid enough? The top brace between the rear gearbox and battery box seems to make the rear of the chassis very stiff, but the same doesn't exist up front... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_oliK 108 Posted February 28, 2018 Good point. I think the Lipo in the center adds some more rigidity, but it's mostly down to the propshaft and the chassis itself. But the unbraced bit is quite small, which also limits flex, and the propshaft is really durable. I would be concerned about bearings and frictions, however. But it might not be that big of a deal, and some flex can make the car way more forgiving to drive. But at some point, it just becomes a sluggish and unpredictable nightmare. I'm looking at you, Grasshopper. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ciano67 156 Posted March 2, 2018 On 28/2/2018 at 12:56 AM, speedy_w_beans said: One question - What prevents the lower chassis plate from flexing between the steering posts and battery box other than the prop shaft? Is the chassis rigid enough? The top brace between the rear gearbox and battery box seems to make the rear of the chassis very stiff, but the same doesn't exist up front... Good question, the lower chassis is made with carbon plate 2,5mm thick, but I also fear that a reinforcement is necessary between the battery box and the front gearbox. When I have completed the carbon plates for the battery box I will evaluate how to make the reinforce. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ciano67 156 Posted July 15, 2018 Hello guys, finally after long time I took a step forward in my project I made the plate for battery holder: left plate right plate upper plate all parts for battery holder I test to assemble the battery holder same details of battery holder I hope new updates in a short time. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ciano67 156 Posted August 18, 2018 In these days I have installed the battery holder to the chassis, Now I can stady the front chassis reinforcement. My idea is to make a carbon plate between steering columns and battery box Stay tuned... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ciano67 156 Posted August 18, 2018 [Threads merged] Hello guys in my project of Lancia 037 custom chassis is my intention to utilize the Tamiya 037 original metal plated rims. Please check the post of my project https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/80692-lancia-037-with-df03ra-custom-chassis/ My opinion is that the color of Tamiya 037 wheels is a little slightly clear and I would like a darker rims color. Do you have any suggestions for repainting the Tamiya metal plated rims? Can I use Tamiya acrylic colors? Any suggestion is appreciated. Thanks in advance, Ciano67 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuijo 867 Posted August 18, 2018 I stripped the chrome from mine with a weak soda solution, and then painted them with Tamiya fine surface primer/Tamiya gloss aluminium/Tamiya gloss clear, and then finally did a very light black wash to give a bit of depth and the appearance of a light coating of brake dust. I'm happy with the results. The pics are in my showroom if you want to see what they look like. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ciano67 156 Posted September 9, 2018 Hi Fuijo, thank you for your informations. In these days I was make the reinforce of front chassis: This is the carbon plate of reinforcment: For install the carbon plane I need to make a new support for front gearbox: This is the resoult: Now I install the reinforce on the chassis: The chassis is finish: Now I can proceed with the body... Stay tuned... Ciano67 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ciano67 156 Posted April 26, 2019 Finally, after a long time I was able to continue my project. In this step I dedicated myself to painting and assembled tires. First step removing the chrome plating with Tamiya's paint remover from wheels After preparing the wheels with primer we move on to paint with the Tamiya Lacquer colors, to get the correct color I mixed the Flat Aluminum and small quantity of Gun Metal Now I can assemble the tires and wheels and install them on the model, rear and front no bad, I hope new updates soon... Regards, Ciano67 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butler 338 Posted April 26, 2019 Here is an amazing piece of work but the whole 2wd body on a 4wd chassis just eats me alive. This needs the RS200 shell from another thread I have seen. And this body begs for the trf201 custom chassis they have. Respect for the detail and engines on both parts but the purest in me just keeps nigling away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites