Model chassis

[PSYCH]

So I was wondering how to put axles and electronics and all that onto a model chassis? So many people are doing it and it confuses me please help!

They are sumo parts

 

[nigelpheron]

You will have to learn to work with styrene, and bonding it to the model chassis, to locate your running gear on. For example, check how I added styrene plate to this chassis:

 

[PSYCH]

What if I have no styrene?

 

[MGCrawler]

You may just have to go buy some"thumbsup"

 

[three2won]

call a local sign shop and ask if they have polystyrene scraps, I got a damn good bit for the low low price of nothing at all

 

[Jcplante]

You could go with brass too. Its pretty easy to work with and you can solder it with a soldering iron or a small butane torch. Im starting a micro build with a revell jeep wrangler rubicon. I mocked up the body and axles and it was a pretty good fit. Then i found the chassis for the model and copied in in brass. Its not easy to work with micros. It can be frustrating if you dont have a lot of patience. Just take it slow and read up on here for ideas and help.

 

[PSYCH]

Thanks guys this is really helping. Now I just need to go get a Revell Bronco and start the project

 

[Jcplante]

Good choice. Put some pics up when you get started

 

[PSYCH]

Update (Sorta) I have changed my mind and I am trying to find a Ford E-Series model van I got the idea from Off-Road Camper Wars! Ford 4x4 Sportsmobile vs Pace Arrow RV - Dirt Every Day Ep. 18 (Sorry it wont let me put in the link) I live in Canada so if anyone is able to find a 1995-2012 Ford E-Series model van please message me

 

[4.3 Zook]

Look for 1.5mm (.060) Styrene sheeting.
It can be glued with Testors model cement.

 

[RootBreaker]

fyi you do not have to use styrene at all... find your model and do what you can. i bought one off of ebay and flipped it back out for sale keeping all drivetrain and electronics...

you take this model and it looks nothing like the end result...


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Sh1ttyL0ssi-2 by TeleFragger / RootBreaker, on Flickr

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Sh1ttyL0ssi-1 by TeleFragger / RootBreaker, on Flickr