With such a nice museum collection, I think you need to put in light and humidity control. 8D
16-Dec-2006
All my 959/celica's
maxHiLux
Great collection you have there. Glad to see another XC addict.
8-Mar-2007
Custom lexan bodies
homerboi
Thank you for your comments, fellas. I already sell these lexan shells among a few others (ie. mini coop, subaru wrx, 69 camaro, peugeot206 - lost count...)
I've got my own heavy duty homemade vacuum former so labor cost is low - just me, myself & I. 8D
It supports my addiction in this hobby - to the dismay of my lifetime partner. However, we're all permitted one or two bad habits.
scollins,
I started with PETG. Quite easy to work with, unfortunately, the kids that tested my shells on their high speed micros shattered or broke them in the first couple of collisions. I found PETG does not have a high shear resistance or durability when compared to lexan. On the other hand, lexan is more difficult to work with & has a higher water content in its makeup so one is supposed to 'dry' these before forming them. I've been successful thus far (thru trial and error) in getting the right combo of heat and pressure on these smaller scale bodies.
These particular shells have minimal undercuts. I've now been able to add undercuts to some of my new designs to permit more realistic styling bodies. I hope to apply a newer technique for extreme undercuts to my upcoming 1/12th & 1/10th scale bodies.
bakaguyjean,
trade secrets? patience (which I don't have...), sculpting skills definately help, some materials knowledge and of course, one's own equipment and tools.
8-Mar-2007
Hk purchase
homerboi
This does not have the chrome chassis bits.
8-Mar-2007
Custom lexan bodies
homerboi
ChrisB,
no CNC work here. just clay and steel and alot of profile photos to reference.
AND dieselboy, yes, alot of time and TLC.
9-Mar-2007
Custom lexan bodies ii
homerboi
sorry craig, These will only fit the 1/18th scalers.
9-Mar-2007
Cross nissan silvia s13. sold
Bling_Juice
A very nice colour scheme.
11-Mar-2007
Bitza beetle part 1 - now sold
thelegos
She's a beauty! I'm developing one of those 'itches' admiring your work.
12-Mar-2007
Shortened rc10 scollins special
toymkr73
Both you and Steve are terrible! Flaunting your addictive rides - my itch has developed into a sore now. How is one to treat this itch?? 8P 8D
btw, you'd better clean the sand on the beach before you take it out for a spin, eh? :)
12-Mar-2007
I think the only medication to rid these itch sores is to possess one of these and bring in several dump loads of clean sand into the backyard! 8o
Very Niiice!
13-Mar-2007
Lancer in grey
Ridgeback Racing Team
What colour is this? It's very subtle and clean! - A nice change from the red.
18-Mar-2007
New wheels
kingeddie
nice looking ride! :)
Is this shell sitting on the low ride F150 chassis?
20-Mar-2007
Front bumper scorcher look a like, for frog/brat
tecnica2001
nice mod! - two thumbs up. 8)
5-Apr-2007
Ennstal classic rally mini cooper
_miga_
very nice looking ride! The cockpit drivers certainly give the extra touch on this mini.
5-Apr-2007
Finished class 5 body
cherrybomb
My hats off to you. And your interior detailing is outstanding. It's always satisfying to see any RC finished with the cockpit details.
10-Apr-2007
Sand slingin slasher - part 3
tecnica2001
I love the work and effort you've put into this Slasher.
13-Apr-2007
Hpi rs4 mini #283
CoolPC
Nice clean job on the paint, decals and the detail of the side mirrors.
I like how you mounted the rear wing - what part did you use for this?
13-Apr-2007
K2k7 - srbs
mr_pushrod
wonderful action shots!
14-Apr-2007
Its turning out ok
darrenft
Looks like a very nice match. [:)]
Did you modify the suspension on your chassis or did you just addon the stadium truck wheels?
24-Apr-2007