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Post by Murph on Dec 2, 2012 0:32:34 GMT -6
This is a lot of wooden bodies that have been "rough cut" with a band saw and milling machine. These bodies need to be cleaned-up and remove the residual wood as a result of the machining process. There are Pure Stock (short wheel base), and Limited/Stock (long wheel base) cars in this lot. This starting process is essential but the most critical part is drilling the axle holes which have not been completed yet. Exact alignment of the rear axle holes is essential to get speed in PWD Racing. Murph SLT
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Post by renner on Dec 3, 2012 9:37:45 GMT -6
Ha ha! Those bodies are IDENTICAL to the design we used for my 3 year old's car. Great minds think alike.
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Post by Murph on Dec 3, 2012 20:44:44 GMT -6
The cut-outs sure do work nice!
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Post by Murph on Dec 29, 2012 10:45:32 GMT -6
The top of the bodies were cut with band saw. The surfaces are rough and need fill. I use a combination of wood fillers. This process of removing the imperfections takes a period of time. Lots of sanding, adding fillers, sanding, priming, adding fillers, priming...... Attention to detail will pay off if you and your Scout take time completing this process. Note: These car bodies are being prepared for Pro Racing. Dads and Scouts do not have to run car bodies that are so thin as we do in the Pro divisions at PWDRacing. This body was cut too thin around the front axle holes. I put a patch of wood on top of the axle holes. This is not a problem if you are running a rail rider with a bent dominant axle. You would have a real problem if you sanded too much off and exposed the rear axle holes. If you have any issues with the rear axle holes, you will probably need to start over with a new body. Rear axle alignment is crucial for all PWD cars. Front axle alignment is crucial if you are running a car that does not leverage a "rail rider" design. Here is the bottom of the car body "cleaned-up". The front axle areas are reinforced with epoxy or nail polish depending on how thin the body is. I got a little to thin on the rear of the body on this car. No problem. Just cut out part of the body, add weights underneath, and fill with some thin wood and filler.
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