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Post by Keith Tanaka on Nov 10, 2014 15:54:16 GMT -8
Some model kit bodies have curved body side panels which is not ideal as far as slot cars are concerned. In order to achieve a better handling car, its best to use a car body which allows one to build a chassis with the maximum width allowed. Also, curved body side panels are more difficult to mount to a chassis than straight (slab sided) side panels. The modern NASCARs and most 1/1 race cars utilize vertical (slab sided) side panels which are ideal for slot car bodies. The older race cars typically have the curved side body panels. Gonzo created a new technique for straightening (widening) the body side panels. This technique is simple to use and allows better control of reforming the side panels without damaging the plastic. Here's some photos showing Gonzo's steam iron technique: First, use a 2 x 4 piece of wood. Mount it firmly in a vise as shown below. Next, use a towel or other soft cloth. Cover the 2 X 4 wood with the towel, then place the car body over the towel resting on the 2 X 4 underneath. Finally, fold the towel over the car body. Using the "steam" setting on a steam iron, apply steam to the towel surface. As the car body plastic softens slightly, you can reform the body side panels. If you need to make adjustments to the the body side panel, you can repeat this process. Thanks Gonzo for another great building technique! Keith
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Post by darkron9 on Nov 13, 2014 10:10:02 GMT -8
Great technique!
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