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- Sat Feb 11, 2017 4:49 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: Newbie Axle question
- Replies: 7
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Re: Newbie Axle question
If I am using BSA axles into a #44 hole, I find that it helps to "relax" the holes first by inserting a sacrificial axle BSA axle with a pair of pliers, giving it a twist and pulling it out first. I haven't done it yet, so maybe the answer will reveal itself to me, but why pliers to stick...
- Sat Feb 11, 2017 12:13 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: Newbie Axle question
- Replies: 7
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Newbie Axle question
What is the best way to instal axles into drilled (canted) holes? Do you glue them or is that only for slot instal? Do you need a spacer?
- Fri Feb 10, 2017 5:26 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: First car sanity check
- Replies: 28
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Re: First car sanity check
I could be wrong, but it definitely seems like there is a strong correlation between racer OCD and track success. ;) My OCD is getting the best of me now. I need help. I had read that you can use the pro body tool to drill pilot holes and then use the silver bullet to drill your canted holes. I dri...
- Fri Feb 10, 2017 9:27 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: First car sanity check
- Replies: 28
- Views: 25403
Re: First car sanity check
I am sure thin is allowed, but can you use additional materials such as card stock?Vitamin K wrote:I don't see why this body would be illegal for any ruleset. I haven't seen anybody banning "thin" so far. If you can't use basswood, you can do the same with pine.
- Fri Feb 10, 2017 5:48 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: First car sanity check
- Replies: 28
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Re: First car sanity check
Hope that's helpful! Extremely! Thank you. I was wondering if the cut outs were indeed cut outs or just fancy routing! Can I assume that a car like this is not legal given the terms of the race I posted above? Also, can you use the block (silver bullet) to drill canted axles on a piece of wood .25&...
- Thu Feb 09, 2017 6:50 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: First car sanity check
- Replies: 28
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Re: First car sanity check
Very cool. Do you have a profile shot? Or a finished picture? Thanks again.
- Thu Feb 09, 2017 10:49 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: First car sanity check
- Replies: 28
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Re: First car sanity check
Do you have a link to a template I can use? Or some good pictures?Vitamin K wrote:I would favor the flat bodies with tungsten cubes for weight. 5" is my go-to wheelbase, currently.
Thanks!
- Thu Feb 09, 2017 10:12 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: First car sanity check
- Replies: 28
- Views: 25403
adayzdone
Why did you choose a 5" wheelbase? Can you tell us specifically how you are going to prep the wheelbores and what products are you going to use? I like LightninBoy's system of checking the rear wheels. The scouts like it too. Thank you. Hi. I was planning on using 5" wheelbase starting 5/...
- Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:55 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: First car sanity check
- Replies: 28
- Views: 25403
First car sanity check
Hi all. This is my son's first race and I have never built a car before. This forum has a wealth of information and have spent the last two days learning as much as I can. I have a few questions and would also appreciate if you would critique my plan. The rules: The overall length of the car shall n...