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Da Vols	Another diecast WoO conversion...terminated...It's Back!!!	Lead	[-]
Posts: 4573 (04/22/08 09:17 AM) HRW Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None ...in the works. This time in 1/24th... ...the P-T tires are a bit smaller than the "stock" ones (1 1/6" vs 1 1/4"), but can't find anything taller so might have to live with that. Have only eyed what needs to be done to convert, but I believe I can place the motor (probably a Fox II) under the front seat and keep all the detail. The front axle opening is perfect for 1/8" axles, the rear is a little bigger for some reason, but that's an easy enough fix. There's a flat plate up front that's perfect to drill out for a guide...this one is far easier to convert than the smaller 1/32nd version. I can adjust the overall tire width to 2 1/2" so with borders all around it'll do fine on my Artin. Da Vols - Bruce & Harriet & Kali Last Edited By: Da Vols 04/27/08 08:48 AM. Edited 2 times.
HomeRacingWorld		#1	[-]
Posts: 10694 (04/22/08 09:41 AM) The Lazy Administrator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Bruce..looks great. Check with Gene about some new H&R tires that are being made with a larger diameter if you don't like the look of the standard Pro-track/H&R. "They Didn't Say You Couldn't" - Smokey Yunick
Da Vols		#2	[-]
Posts: 4576 (04/22/08 10:14 AM) HRW Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thank you, Harry - not only am I getting dumber in this old age, but am loosing my eyesight too...I looked at the H&R's and didn't see those 30mm ones (yep, both pictures of them no less) and instead ordered those P-T's from Gene... Da Vols - Bruce & Harriet & Kali
bigmike312		#3	[-]
Posts: 1003 (04/22/08 10:35 AM) Home Racing Guru! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I'd put a H&R on the right and a ProTrack on the left to give it some stagger. Big Mike Never argue with a fool, they'll drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.
Da Vols		#4	[-]
Posts: 4577 (04/22/08 03:04 PM) HRW Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Mike - Was thinking about that seeing I'd have to get 2 sets of the H&R...though the 1st pic doesn't show it, the model does have that kind of stagger - 1.25" inside and 1.50" outside rears. I was right about how easy these are to convert - had to grind out an area to clear the crown (32T), took out the seat and cut out an opening on the "firewall" to slip a "green" motor in place (hot glued) and drill a hole on that front plate for a guide...wired it up and off it ran. Albeit not so fast as that motor ain't got the horses for the weight...the Fox II should solve that problem when they arrive. Though I truly admire the handmade craftsmanship of folks like Rick and others that scratch build these cars...I neither have the skill or the patience to do so and this is definitely a fat old lazy man's way around that. Da Vols - Bruce & Harriet & Kali
Pa Dirt		#5	[-]
Posts: 661 (04/22/08 05:51 PM) Home Racing Guru! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Bruce that looks great! And your skills take a back seat to no one, my friend. Rick "go fast, turn left, repeat until dizzy!"
Stingray Racing	Great Job!	#6	[-]
Posts: 607 (04/23/08 09:23 AM) Home Racing Guru! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hey Bruce, great job! I really like that. Where did you find the diecasts? Rocky Stingray Racing geocities.com/stingrayracing/index.html
Da Vols		#7	[-]
Posts: 4578 (04/23/08 10:42 AM) HRW Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Rick & Rocky - Glad you like 'em...got them off of EBAY over in the diecast section (search: sprint) - they're low-detail which makes them far cheaper than the other WoO/Sprint car models...think it was $25 shipped for both. Nice thing about them is that both wings just clip-on so if you like regular sprint cars they don't look that far off without them. Near finished with this one... ...need to get some axle spacers to widen the front track which I hope will cure it's tendency to tip in the turns...just like the smaller ones do. Da Vols - Bruce & Harriet & Kali Last Edited By: Da Vols 04/23/08 10:49 AM. Edited 1 times.
frank9129		#8	[-]
Posts: 740 (04/23/08 04:55 PM) Home Racing Guru! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Bruce, Premo job. I am having a ball with the one you sent me. Frank Crab Alley Speedway GIT-R-DONE
AnnouncerJoe		#9	[-]
Posts: 4 (04/23/08 07:04 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Cars look GREAT!! I think I missed something... did you say that these are 1/24 scale DIECAST METAL cars that you converted??? If so... that's too cool!! I was looking at converting the plastic monogram kits but thought (know) that they'll be too fragile.
bigmike312		#10	[-]
Posts: 1006 (04/24/08 03:37 AM) Home Racing Guru! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Bruce, Is the top wing plastic or metal? If it's metal you might try making one of sheet styrene to keep them from being top heavy or just run them non-wing the way sprint cars are really supposed to race. Big Mike Never argue with a fool, they'll drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.
Da Vols		#11	[-]
Posts: 4579 (04/24/08 06:17 AM) HRW Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	AnnouncerJoe - Yep, they're metal diecast - I thought about the plastic kits too, but doing a proper chassis is beyond me though using a plastic body definitely would make them handle far better. Mike - The wings are plastic and did try without, but there's a lot of weight toward and centered over the rear that gives the tires way too much grip. Normally sponge tires don't grip worth a heck which is one reason I thought doing these 1/24th's would be a good idea despite their weight. Am thinking that a combination of a stronger motor and some weight added low and up front will make the rear break loose enough...with the green motor it laps slower than my Artin's with very poor acceleration. For anyone thinking of doing one - you can get all the parts for around $50.00 shipped (Slotcarplace) plus whatever you pay for the diecast on EBAY (around $15 - $20 shipped). Da Vols - Bruce & Harriet & Kali
bigmike312		#12	[-]
Posts: 1007 (04/24/08 12:01 PM) Home Racing Guru! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Sounds like it's time to get out the dremel and grind out the inside of the hood and tail. Will a 1/24 scale driver figure from a modle fit inside it? Big Mike Never argue with a fool, they'll drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.
Da Vols		#13	[-]
Posts: 4582 (04/24/08 01:19 PM) HRW Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Mike - Thought about getting out the oven mitt and do some Dremel'ing, but I'll leave that for a last resort. There is room for a driver (minus legs) - the seat can sit on the motor in the same location and it has a steering wheel that could be fitted. Have ordered those 30mm tires from Gene - I'll see how those and the motor change does soon. Da Vols - Bruce & Harriet & Kali
Da Vols		#14	[-]
Posts: 4589 (04/26/08 05:47 PM) HRW Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Well, I got in those 30mm wheels/tires...makes it look right nice...and replaced the "green" motor with a 40K H&R. In a word...well, I can't use that one here...so in a few other words - don't try this at home The body is just too heavy, especially in the rear, that there's no way to break the rear end loose even with what seems like a ton of weight that I added up front as it still tips over in the turn because it won't slide at all. Oh well, should've known there'd be a "catch" since converting it was just way too easy. Since I got all the "parts" I guess I'll look into one of those vintage sprint model kits. Da Vols - Bruce & Harriet & Kali
CYD 806		#15	[-]
Posts: 53 (04/26/08 08:28 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	That's cool!
Da Vols		#16	[-]
Posts: 4590 (04/27/08 09:02 AM) HRW Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	If all else fails...use magnets Can't believe it took me so long to think of that...instead of using a massive amount of weight to set the front and free up the rear, a couple of small magnets up front appear to be able to do that trick quite nicely Only other problem is that the H&R motor, though it has the speed, is tending to get on the hot side (this occured w/o magnets and the added weight) which is odd as the "green" motor was straining far more and kept it's cool? Anywhat, the project continues and I'll get the other one up and running in short order. Da Vols - Bruce & Harriet & Kali
jas2060		#17	[-]
Posts: 914 (04/30/08 12:12 AM) HRW Janitor Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Very cool, very nicely done, great details, you're good . . . Cheers, Jas Cheers, Jas "May the wind be at your back ... sails unfurled."

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