Post by baddad5 on Nov 11, 2021 19:37:37 GMT -5
So it has been a journey over the past couple of weeks of trial and error. I've discovered what is possible and what just will not work in this scale. Here is the evolution so far...
Started the study with various donors from different mfg to accomplish the great 70's and 80's era cars.
I had started with a simple wheel swap on a hot wheels indy car to make all the ground effects cars that I loved as well as some great 70's era cars. I then thought that since I've been a 1/24 modeler for 15 some years now, maybe I could improve a 1/64 for my collection. I have used parts from slot cars, k-s brass stick, paperclips and staples, and other do-dads to give shape and better realism to otherwise dull or limited castings...Grinder came in handy for shaping nose areas for the PC's and March/Wildcat/Lola styles
..So that led to these prototypes here. L-R we have a Johnny Lightning Mclaren, center is the JL Eagle w/suspension, center high is a JL AJ and finally a Yatming McLaren to take care of the 70's models. All rear wings are re-fitted as well as wheel swaps.
Engines have not been detailed yet or other misc bugs because, well right now its just a study of what can be done possibly...
When I create the cars for my collection, I may try to cast bodies in resin to do multiple cars and save time and just mount them to the metal chassis. On a whim I tried to do the suspension on the Eagle. Don't know if all the suspension detail is better or worse...
Thanks again to Michael Portaro for rear wing advice!
As you can see, I've added a windscreen to the March style and tweeked an old zylmex body for a PC..
I think I'm on the right track for building my collection and as always any comments are greatly appreciated good or bad..
Next will be tackling of paint and decals. I may have to create my own as I don't think Indycals will work with these mfg bodies, remember, they weren't made for realism. I have a HP printer with the Ghost white cartridge, and have been making my own customs and decals for about 5 years now, so I don't think it'll be an obstacle, but painting two tone colors might. I never done two tone this small. It may be a hurdle but I think I'll find a solution.
Final thoughts:
I need to go with another putty or glazing because mine shrank after I painted the March white in it's test form. Any suggestions?
Thinking of making a couple resin basic kits after the holidays to give out and to test reaction to building them. Contrary to what you see, it doesn't hurt your eyes building these! It was really fun! -Doesn't take much time at all...
Cost wise I spent on average $8-10 on the donor car, plus $3-5 on shipping (I hate you Ebay). The wheels are about the same cost as they are customs found on Ebay from the Hot Wheels customs community. Bought various slot car parts or other do-dads for couple bucks here or there.
So that's it fellas! A quick little trip into the world of 1/64. Sorry I wasn't able to post the pics of the Vel's Parnelli wing car or show more, I'm waiting on some 3d printed parts..
Chris
Started the study with various donors from different mfg to accomplish the great 70's and 80's era cars.
I had started with a simple wheel swap on a hot wheels indy car to make all the ground effects cars that I loved as well as some great 70's era cars. I then thought that since I've been a 1/24 modeler for 15 some years now, maybe I could improve a 1/64 for my collection. I have used parts from slot cars, k-s brass stick, paperclips and staples, and other do-dads to give shape and better realism to otherwise dull or limited castings...Grinder came in handy for shaping nose areas for the PC's and March/Wildcat/Lola styles
..So that led to these prototypes here. L-R we have a Johnny Lightning Mclaren, center is the JL Eagle w/suspension, center high is a JL AJ and finally a Yatming McLaren to take care of the 70's models. All rear wings are re-fitted as well as wheel swaps.
Engines have not been detailed yet or other misc bugs because, well right now its just a study of what can be done possibly...
When I create the cars for my collection, I may try to cast bodies in resin to do multiple cars and save time and just mount them to the metal chassis. On a whim I tried to do the suspension on the Eagle. Don't know if all the suspension detail is better or worse...
Thanks again to Michael Portaro for rear wing advice!
As you can see, I've added a windscreen to the March style and tweeked an old zylmex body for a PC..
I think I'm on the right track for building my collection and as always any comments are greatly appreciated good or bad..
Next will be tackling of paint and decals. I may have to create my own as I don't think Indycals will work with these mfg bodies, remember, they weren't made for realism. I have a HP printer with the Ghost white cartridge, and have been making my own customs and decals for about 5 years now, so I don't think it'll be an obstacle, but painting two tone colors might. I never done two tone this small. It may be a hurdle but I think I'll find a solution.
Final thoughts:
I need to go with another putty or glazing because mine shrank after I painted the March white in it's test form. Any suggestions?
Thinking of making a couple resin basic kits after the holidays to give out and to test reaction to building them. Contrary to what you see, it doesn't hurt your eyes building these! It was really fun! -Doesn't take much time at all...
Cost wise I spent on average $8-10 on the donor car, plus $3-5 on shipping (I hate you Ebay). The wheels are about the same cost as they are customs found on Ebay from the Hot Wheels customs community. Bought various slot car parts or other do-dads for couple bucks here or there.
So that's it fellas! A quick little trip into the world of 1/64. Sorry I wasn't able to post the pics of the Vel's Parnelli wing car or show more, I'm waiting on some 3d printed parts..
Chris