philo426 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Ii want to build a Porsche 917 ,but the few kits available seem to be very pricey.I decided to attempt to use an HO Aurora A/FX slot car body as a pattern to scale it up to 1/25.I know it will not be easy,,but I think i have a fair shot at it.I made the templates out of .80 styrene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pim Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Awesome idea great to see some more talented scratchbuilding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 it should be an interesting challenge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Cut out the pieces and put the shell together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Something to consider though: Aurora, just like most other HO slot car manufacturers, used a standard chassis underneath their cars, and designed body shells to fit that standardized chassis. As such, most body shells for this type/scale of slot car tended to be compromised at least somewhat to get a body that fit well, but still looked pretty much like the real thing. You may want to search for more detailed dimensional information on the Web, if your goal is to make as accurate a 1/25 scale model. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I have a 1/32 version of that. The brand on the box is Matchbox but it looks like a re-pop of the 1/32 AMT Penske Can Am Porsche. There are still some overpriced sales of these on "the bay". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Yes it does seem oversize.I will press on as a proof of concept exercise and may build another in the future once I successfully complete it(I hope)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Yes it does seem oversize.I will press on as a proof of concept exercise and may build another in the future once I successfully complete it(I hope)! Yeah, no matter what, this is an interesting project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) After some thought,I cut a piece of 2 by 4 to the correct shape,clamped the plastic to it,and used my wife's hairdryer to heat the plastic to conform. Edited August 28, 2014 by philo426 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaguar man 21 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Great idea I'm looking to see how this turns out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 All of the ducts have to be shrouded and the wheel vents have to have arched grilles.Much work ahead but it is looking like a race car.Much bigger than 1/25th!More like 1/16th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khier Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) Something to consider though: Aurora, just like most other HO slot car manufacturers, used a standard chassis underneath their cars, and designed body shells to fit that standardized chassis. As such, most body shells for this type/scale of slot car tended to be compromised at least somewhat to get a body that fit well, but still looked pretty much like the real thing. You may want to search for more detailed dimensional information on the Web, if your goal is to make as accurate a 1/25 scale model. Art Moreover, you could check the blueprint sites to get images of the three projections you need to create you templates after adjusting them to the dimensions of the real car. To better get my idea check the following link: http://www.the-blueprints.com/blueprints/cars/porsche/19573/view/porsche_917_10_can_am__1972_/ Scratch build always fascinated me. Be sure I will be watching you closely like big brother Edited August 29, 2014 by khier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZTony8 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 If it fails to come out looking enough like a 917/10 you could always lose the rear wing and call it a dirt modified-it's that close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Thanks!Those images should help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Put the front scoop on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotDaddy1963 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 looking good so far, man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Put on the rear deck blisters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 (edited) Made and installed the rear valence with louvers. Edited September 1, 2014 by philo426 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pim Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Looks great Phil you have much better skills than me any ideas on what you might use as a chassis under this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Well.it is my idea to get an R/c chassis for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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philo426 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Primered and painted it silver prior to painting it white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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