What is the strangest thing you have used in modeling.
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You don't need much in the way of front wheels on slot cars, so I used the bottom of a plastic box to make the first batch, and an ice cream carton for the second batch.
The black ones are lighter so batch 3 will be Cornish too (ready for turning on the comm lathe, at the bottom of each pic).
Cheers, Rob
You don't need much in the way of front wheels on slot cars, so I used the bottom of a plastic box to make the first batch, and an ice cream carton for the second batch.
The black ones are lighter so batch 3 will be Cornish too (ready for turning on the comm lathe, at the bottom of each pic).
Cheers, Rob
I had a old model Pontiac Grand Prix, but it was missing various parts, including the bonnet. Didn't know how to replicate one, so ended up using Alfoil (like what chocolate easter eggs are wrapped in or cooking material), so just like a real lightweight aluminum bonnet then, absolute nightmare to make though as the stuff dents so easily, I also used the stuff for other things like exhaust systems and engine parts, also bits of wire twisted into whatever shape is needed.
Toothpaste or layered tape is apparently good for stuff like seatbelts and tiny details though I haven't really used it myself.
Rubber bands can also be useful as parts, especially the broken ones that would be otherwise useless, they make good seat belts and also engine belts and things like that.
I try to keep lots of spare parts that you invariably end up with, never know when that part might come in handy, also various odds and ends like old electronic or computer bits and pieces have come in handy for various things. all sorts of bits that can be painted into small extinguishers, cans or things like that.
Only problem is you end up keeping lots of junk that you probably should throw away
Toothpaste or layered tape is apparently good for stuff like seatbelts and tiny details though I haven't really used it myself.
Rubber bands can also be useful as parts, especially the broken ones that would be otherwise useless, they make good seat belts and also engine belts and things like that.
I try to keep lots of spare parts that you invariably end up with, never know when that part might come in handy, also various odds and ends like old electronic or computer bits and pieces have come in handy for various things. all sorts of bits that can be painted into small extinguishers, cans or things like that.
Only problem is you end up keeping lots of junk that you probably should throw away
gopher said:
Fantastic idea and great detail,thats given me ideas for making chrome hubcaps.
If you don't smoke already though it's one hell of a change in lifestyle for the sake of your hobby
Nooo,ime not smoking ,Ile be the bloke walking round the town centre looking in bins
gruffgriff said:Excellent Gary! p.s. haven't forgetten your e-mail, I've just been flat out at work. Got some time off before Easter so pop round one lunchtime for a coffee? Rich...
The embossed silver paper that lines fag packets did well for the embossed ali dash panel on the model of my Griff.....
Some of the materials ime using on this half finshed 1/50 scale fairground lorry,the upper frame and lower lockers are built from the plastic bin i cut up,the upper decking and wooden blocks are made with cutting down lolly sticks/coffee stirring sticks,ime going to sand and stain these with dark brown paint...the diesel barrels came off ebay and the towing bracket is made again with plastic which is superglued and now being shaped with a dremel,the towing pin is a cut down and shaped paper clip..the air hoses on the trailer are tiny electrical wires that i twisted around a pen refil to get the twisted affect.
Most of this stuff is free although i get a bit enthusiastic when picking up stirers for my coffee
Most of this stuff is free although i get a bit enthusiastic when picking up stirers for my coffee
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