62rebel Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 it heats the metal and hardens it. straighten a paperclip, wrap it around a rod to form a coil spring, then heat it the same way and it will become a real spring capable of holding it's shape. if left untreated, it will not hold it's shape and will collapse under the weight of a model. be very careful as even 9v will render the item capable of burning skin, plastic and paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 Great tip! Thanks Curt! In the meantime, I've been busy painting and Alclading in various different hues of metal - I still have a little work to do on the blower assembly before it's done but we're getting somewhere anyway... I wish I could find something as good as Alclad that will stand up to a little handling - this seems very fragile and easily ruined but I'll maybe do a search of the forum and see what I can find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 Just done the wiring - some of it anyway - I made the magneto to better match the one in the reference pics I found (although this car ran a few different ones appartently) - pretty pleased with how it came out so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Looking very good, James. This is a fun build to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Nice work James.......... just don't forget this car had green tinted windows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfish_7 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Excellent details on the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Don't forget to bend that dipstick up towards the head a bit. Excellent work so far. I will be watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadracer Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Nice work James......anymore progress on this?Need to see more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Looking good so far, keep at it!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Haas Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) I got so frustrated trying to build this kit that I actually. twisted the chassis in half and thru it in the box.......after the little 9 year oldish hissy fit.....I went to the trash can and retrieved it. repaired the broken parts. and finished it up The rear end is real fidley. But I think you got this one handled. I painted teh frame black Edited January 24, 2017 by Lanny Haas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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