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Here’s my completed revell 69 nova street freak. The colour is SMS paints Jade green and Pearl Apple green. The motor is a 3d printed big block I got off eBay. But that’s all enjoy.
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I wanted to add some rake to a Revell '50 Olds Custom by lowering the front 3mm (~ 3 scale inches). This amount is in addition to the already-lowered suspension on this kit. I did not change the rear. The technique will work on the stock version of the kit, too, but specific dimensions will be different. First, I drilled holes through the frame where the upper control arms attach. In this way, holes can be drilled through the bottom of the lowering blocks, once attached, so as to ensure square location of the control arms. Then I added 3mm blocks from sheet styrene. Once holes were drilled, I shaped the blocks to match the frame. Then I cut the uprights from the lower control arms. I fabricated extensions from sheet styrene. To provide a stronger joint, with more cementing surface, I filed notches in the blocks. The blocks are 7mm tall, with notches that provide a 3mm longer upright. Next, I glued together the modified front suspension parts per kit instructions. Here is the resulting rake, for reference using the stock steelies also included in the custom kit. My car will have slightly more rake, since the rear wheels I'm using are slightly taller, and the fronts slightly shorter. Thanks for checking my topic and I hope you find it helpful. I may add updates as the build progresses, but thought this portion would be of use to folks. Your comments are welcome. Model on!
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