Model Cars Magazine Issue 149

[my80malibu]

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?

[Harry P.]

I suggest you PM him and ask him directly.

[my80malibu]

That was a great Idea Harry. I sent an e-mail a few minutes before I read this.

[2002p51]

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.

[my80malibu]

Thanks Drew, I think I can handle that.

[my80malibu]

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/

[my80malibu]

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

[my80malibu]

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

[tuffone20]

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!!

[my80malibu]

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.

[my80malibu]

I have done some more work mainly trying to add small details to the engine http://public.fotki.com/Gabriel12/drag-racing/