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11-17-2007, 07:04 PM
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Ok I use serach before I asked. My question is if I got a frame thats 17 in. long. What scale would the be in model terms? Like 1/19 scale?...I have been looking at plastic models for a body and when they give specs. on the bodys all they say are what scale they are and no measurments.Any info would help thanks.
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11-17-2007, 07:08 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH
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It all depends on the vehicle that you are going to model. That frame can be used for a car, or a truck or anything. They frame isn't whats scale, its the body and tires.
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11-17-2007, 09:25 PM
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Ok I understand what ur saying....but wat Im asking is...okay lets say if I go out to the store and look at lets say a jeep grand wagoneer model and its a 1/19 scale. Ok now my frame is 17 in. long. Would that model be long enough to fit the frame? What scale of model should I be looking at that can fit on my frame.
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11-17-2007, 09:44 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Moscow Mills MO
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11-17-2007, 09:59 PM
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OOooooo wow ok well do they even make models that big?
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11-18-2007, 08:23 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Moscow Mills MO
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I dont know that one. We use bodies off of "toy" rc cars for alot of our builds. You can find a good one for $30-50. Even RCP(I think) sells a couple of hardbodied toys for use as bodies. You could even make your own outta styrene if you are crafty enough. Plus, if you want a model body, check out the manufacturers websites of the model brands you know/like, maybe they have something for you  |
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12-01-2007, 07:35 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beaver Dam
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I always Buy the Body first. it defines the project Stay between 1/16 and 1/8 and most aftermarket chassis fit. A perfect example. my current project is listed as a 1/8th scale but I am using a Hi lift chassis, as the truck mine is modeled after is a big one the Hi lift and it's oversized rails and huge pumkin sizes on the Axles it looks alot more scale then a Jeep would on the same chassis. So I guess what I am saying is I always buid body first and mod a chassis to fit.
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