my80malibu Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 In this edition of the magazine.Drew Hierwarter discusses modifying the AMT dragster frame. It is an interesting article and I would like to replicate a frame like this. A small concern has come to mind. Drew did not completely explain, and I cant really tell from the pictures. How he brought the end of the frame. Where it attaches to the torsion bar together. Was this modified to taper together? or are the rails just stacked and glued to the torsion bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I suggest you PM him and ask him directly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 That was a great Idea Harry. I sent an e-mail a few minutes before I read this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2002p51 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 In this edition of the magazine.Drew Hierwarter discusses modifying the AMT dragster frame. It is an interesting article and I would like to replicate a frame like this. A small concern has come to mind. Drew did not completely explain, and I cant really tell from the pictures. How he brought the end of the frame. Where it attaches to the torsion bar together. Was this modified to taper together? or are the rails just stacked and glued to the torsion bar? I have actually done it both ways. In this particular case I simply stacked them and glued the torsion bar tube to front of the stack. Once the glue dries a quick hit with a sanding stick blended the whole mess together! You can make this whole process as simple or complicated as you like. I prefer simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 Thanks Drew, I think I can handle that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 I have gotten Started on the Dragster and wanted to show some progress pictures this is great work and I want to do a few more http://public.fotki.com/Gabriel12/drag-racing/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 Things are moving well.I would like to ask for some help on scratch building. steering linkage, Making the wheels poseable, and fuel system plumbing.any help is appreciated. I have added some new pictures here is the link http://public.fotki.com/Gabriel12/drag-racing/ comments are always welcome. Thanks Gabriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 I have been working on steering linkage and just added some new pictures. http://public.fotki.com/Gabriel12/drag-racing/4.html I used some brass and soldered it together, Originally I had used plastic rod but it was a little flimsy. Thanks for looking Gabriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffone20 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Hey Gabe that's coming along really nice!! I think if you were to change the topic name you might get some replies on this and get the help your looking for. Can't wait to see it done and on the contest table!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted July 5, 2010 Author Share Posted July 5, 2010 I wanted to put it in the W.I.P. section but thought it might appeal better in this section marty. Thanks for you words It is very encouraging.I am still working out some of the finer details of one of these cars, Its a cool opportunity to get into building this Genre of model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 I have done some more work mainly trying to add small details to the engine http://public.fotki.com/Gabriel12/drag-racing/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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