body question

[rockbridge_king]

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.

 

[2JSC]

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.

 

[rockbridge_king]

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.

 

[SACCO]

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.

No. That sucker will be VERY small and short. For that frame you want 1/10 or 1/8.

 

[rockbridge_king]

OOooooo wow ok well do they even make models that big?

 

[SACCO]

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"thumbsup"

 

[carcrafter]

Get the mule first then the cart!

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.