blackace183 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Im bored and wanting to build some things from scratch. I looked through the forums how to section and couldnt find anything. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Well what is it you're looking to build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackace183 Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Nothing in particular. Just looking to pass time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood Jim Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 (edited) Why not scratch build a trailer. Or maybe build one of those utility trailers made out of a pickup bed. Edited November 27, 2012 by Hollywood Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackace183 Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Not A horrible idea jim. I think i will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood Jim Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Yeah, trailers are good to have around to spice up any model car. And they are pretty easy to build........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 (edited) How about a Coleman cooler with drinks. All scratch built out of styrene. add paint... add some decals.. Ice is nothing but table salt and Elmers Glue..stuff some tissue paper up to 3/4 full and add the glue then the cans then sprinkle salt over it and let it dry. Or if you're really bored ...make a rear view mirror accessory out of tree sprue and paint. Joker Edited November 27, 2012 by Joker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood Jim Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Great work Joker !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Great work Joker !! hahaha ...thanks Jim...yeah I get "bored" during hibernation season too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rel14 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 scratch build a super modified.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 How about torsion sprung trunk hinges so peeps won't be propping their trunks open with toothpicks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar68 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 (edited) How about some custom headers? Pretty quick and easy to do, and they're a neat touch to any build Edited November 27, 2012 by mopar68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbs Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Nothing in particular. Just looking to pass time i will trade you a kit or 2 for some of that spare time you have??.......... if only it was that easy..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaro73 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 WOW! Really some great looking work here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I like the idea for making ice in the cooler. Some very neat ideas. Another idea, if you want a little challenge, Nick, is to try scratchbuilding a diorama, using bass or balsa for framing a garage wall and clapboard. Next time you're going by a construction site, check out how a wall is framed, and try to grab some pictures. If your high school still has industrial arts, talk to your woods or drafting teacher, and see if they can help you do some design for it. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackace183 Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Okay boys thanks for all the sugestions. Dont have the right styrene for the cooler but thats way cool. Ill he working on that at some point. I winner i guess you could say are the super modified and the custom headers witch will be on my super mod that im kit bashing from a 94 stock car with additional help from my parts bin. Look for it on the workbench tab. Anymore ideas fella's?!?! Thanks Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 How about torsion sprung trunk hinges so peeps won't be propping their trunks open with toothpicks... Hey now, I've seen plenty of guys at car shows prop open their trunks and hoods with toothpicks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 .... Anymore ideas fella's?!?!... i guess reading a dictionary is out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackace183 Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 i guess reading a dictionary is out? Been there done that lmfao. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Nick not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackace183 Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Not what?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Dog Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 try your hands at a log truck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackace183 Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Yh70: I've actually wanted to build a truck. But I never ended up buying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Sumner Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 But you originally asked how to "section". This involves taking a section of plastic out of a body to shorten it's height. Pretty much take a piece of tape the width of which is how much you want to remove and tape it to the body all the way around. Then use a razor saw and cut on both sides of the tape. Then put it all back together...with putty of course. Here's a link to a Youtube video on the subject... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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