would like to try a scratch build

[conor1148]

how do you guys make the roll cage for your models?

ive been studying them and they look kinda like the "trees" from the model kits, if so how to you melt/glue/attach the ends toghether?

Thanks!

ive only been here a day and i think my knowledge of how to do models has doubled, if not TRIPLED!

[CAL]

  conor1148 said:

how do you guys make the roll cage for your models?

ive been studying them and they look kinda like the "trees" from the model kits, if so how to you melt/glue/attach the ends toghether?

Thanks!

ive only been here a day and i think my knowledge of how to do models has doubled, if not TRIPLED!

Evergreen rod, Tenax, and thinned Testors Pro Red

100% scratch built Pro Mod 57 chassis.

Edited June 9, 2008 by CAL

[Guest zebm1]

Of course, what Cal didn't mention was having some experience in chassis manufacture...such as having either done it in tha real world or doing extensive reseach.

[evilone]

instead of using evergreen due to it loses its shape after it gets hot (california heat) use aluminum rod

for more info ask MR.BIGGS

[conor1148]

thanks guys, i didnt want to do a whole body cage, just something small on a body for a model ive screwed up just to try it out

[bobss396]

Start out easy to see what works for you. I like to use .093 Evergreen tubing. You can add wire of smaller rod to attach it to the interior and to other cage parts, which makes it super strong. Or swipe a cage out of a NA$CAR kit and adapt it. I like to use .080 rod on them. Performance Plastics makes a good plastic roll cage which saves a lot of work and is very adaptable for other projects.

Bob

[randx0]

if it is just a hoop behind the drivers seat try some lead free solder use epoxy or super glue to attach.when using plastic tube I usually eyeball the size of plastic tube and put some appropriate sized wire inside the tube to help hold the shape.the wire from a wire feed welder is a good size and strength wire for putting inside the tube.

[conor1148]

  bobss396 said:

Start out easy to see what works for you. I like to use .093 Evergreen tubing. You can add wire of smaller rod to attach it to the interior and to other cage parts, which makes it super strong. Or swipe a cage out of a NA$CAR kit and adapt it. I like to use .080 rod on them. Performance Plastics makes a good plastic roll cage which saves a lot of work and is very adaptable for other projects.

Bob

where do i get the tubing?

[bobss396]

  conor1148 said:

where do i get the tubing?

I get Evergreen products at my LHS, he has a fair stock of almost anything. Check the link below, it has a tab for retailers, but I'm sure you can google it and come up with a place to get it.

Bob

http://www.evergreenscalemodels.com/

[conor1148]

  bobss396 said:

I get Evergreen products at my LHS, he has a fair stock of almost anything. Check the link below, it has a tab for retailers, but I'm sure you can google it and come up with a place to get it.

Bob

http://www.evergreenscalemodels.com/

awesome, thanks.

[MR BIGGS]

Thanks for the prop's Kevin.

But i think he should stick to useing styrene for now it's much easyer. the aluminum and brass is still a few year's away. Here is one I made from brass for my 63 Nova.

[conor1148]

that looks really good

[Guest zebm1]

Have ya got a Model railroad shop or store nearby.....they have all kinds of plastic sheets, tubing, solid rods.....